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Texas State Fair – Top Ten Things to Do

Texas State Fair will be bringing Lone Star-sized fun to locals and tourists alike over the next three weeks in Dallas.  From food on a stick to big musical acts to the famous auto show, there will be no shortage of things to do in Dallas. 

But what should you do first? 

And what if you don’t have three weeks of vacation saved up so you can enjoy everything?  Unfortunately, most of us will have to choose our activities to get the most out of a day or two are the Texas State Fair.  Here’s a guide to what you absolutely should not miss!

State Fair of Texas Auto Show
The Auto Show is one of the top attractions again this year.  According to the Texas State Fair website, “The show continues to be the site for exclusive, international launches, including last year’s reveal of the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, the GMC Sierra HD, the Chevy 2500 HD and the 2008 Ford Super Duties.”  If exotic sports cars are more your speed, but you don’t have the Texas-sized bankroll they require to buy, insure, and maintain, why not join the DFW Elite Car Club Club, where you can drive a different dream car every week. From Commercial Extreme Trucks to a stylish Lamborghini Gallardo to a classic 1965 Corvette, the premier car club in Texas has the perfect car for every occasion.

Concerts at the Texas State Fair
Going to the Texas State Fair and missing the concerts is like driving a 1990 Ford Escort when you could be driving a 2007 Mercedes S550.  This year’s headliners include Aaron Watson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Third Day, Miranda Lambert, Gary P. Nunn, LoneStar, Bowling for Soup, Grupo Fantasma, and Boys II Men. 

Home to the Future
The Home to the Future technology exhibit is a must see attraction at this year’s Texas State Fair.  The exhibit, which is housed on 18 wheels, features internet, phone, and television advances of the future.  If you love technology, the home of the future can give you a peak at what’s soon will be must have home tech.

Food
Before you turn up your nose at the idea of a fried Oreo cookie, why not give it a try?  With over 200 food service locations, the Texas State Fair is as much a gastronomic experience as it is a visual one, so take your taste buds on a tour of all things fried or served on a stick.  When you’re done touring the fair with your taste buds, tour Texas in some of the most amazing cars you’ll ever drive at DFW Drive Your Dream.

Midway
From the 212-foot Texas Star Ferris Wheel to the 1914 Dentzel carousel, you can’t go to the fair without riding the rides.  Just be sure to time it right – no riding after eating a dozen fried Snickers bars.

Texas State Fair Football Game
Each year, the Texas – Oklahoma football game is played at the Texas State Fair.  This year, the game is slated for October 6.  If you’d like to arrive at the game in style, consider renting a Hummer H2 in Dallas from DFW Elite Auto Rental.

Kid’s Corner
Over at the Kid’s Corner, there’s no shortage of activities for the younger members of your family.  Be sure to check out the Peewee Stampede and the Pig Races, along with the Birds of the World exhibit.  When you’re done exploring the fair with the kids, head on over to the DFW Elite Toy Museum, the perfect activity for the whole family.

Read the rest of this excellent article on the Texas State Fair by freelance web writer Kate Miller Wilson on our exotic car news page.