State Fair of Texas · visitor guide
State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas turns Dallas's historic Fair Park into a roughly 24-day celebration of agriculture, food and Texan tradition each fall, and it makes a natural anchor for an autumn RV road trip through North Texas. The official site lists the 2026 run as September 25 through October 18. Fair Park itself is a day-use venue with no overnight RV camping, so plan to park your rig at an area campground and ride in.
Typical dates
Typically late September to mid-October; the 2026 run is Sep 25 - Oct 18 per the official site (confirm yearly).
Host city & length
Dallas (Fair Park) · Sep 25 - Oct 18, 2026 · 24 days
Where
Fair Park, 925 S. Haskell Ave, Dallas, Texas 75223
Nearest RV base
Fair Park has no on-site RV camping, so this is a day-trip-from-base stop. Closest established RV bases are the Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday and Cedar Hill State Park (roughly a 25-30 minute drive). Book several months out, as DFW parks fill during fair season.
Plan it honestly
Fairground-area RV lots and nearby parks can sell out months ahead during the fair, and exact dates shift every year, so confirm the current run on the official site before you commit your route. Fair Park has no on-site RV camping; budget for a drive-in from your base.
Confirm this year's dates on the official fair site: State Fair of Texas (official event site, bigtex.com) .