Date: Friday, Sep 24th - Sunday, Oct 17th, 2010
Location: Fair Park in Dallas
Started in 1886 by a group of Dallas businessmen, the State Fair of Texas is a 24-day showcase of the finest animals, merchandise, concerts, foods, automobiles and farm machinery in Dallas each fall in historic Fair Park, a 277-acre complex recognized for its beautiful landscaping and unique collection of art deco architecture.
During the 1950s, new development included an international livestock show, installation of a monorail system, a Cotton Bowl concert by Elvis Presley, a visit from Vice President Richard Nixon and the first appearance of Big Tex, a 52-foot cowboy figure erected in the center of the grounds.
