When I was little, my dad would pick me up from elementary school for an “appointment” that involved eating a funnel cake the size of a person’s face, watching a cattle show and getting thrown around ...

The Texas State Fair has canceled the rodeo and pre-fair horse shows in 2026 after evaluating the 2025 fair programming. “While these events have played an important role at various points in our ...

Food and ride inspections are underway at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair, which runs Oct. 16 until Oct. 26. Before opening day, inspectors on Wednesday will examine nearly 100 rides, including all ...

DALLAS — The popular Log Ride at the State Fair of Texas is set to make its final splash at the end of the 2025 season. The ride at the Midway at the State Fair of Texas was first introduced to the ...

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — With rides, food, and music on the way, State Fair Officials are rolling out ways to save money and buy tickets this year. Right now, the State Fair’s Mega Ride Pass is currently ...

Final preparations are underway for the North Carolina State Fair, which opens its gates on Thursday. On Wednesday, state officials will conduct thorough inspections of the fairgrounds, ensuring that ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s time to open the gates to North Carolina’s largest annual event: the 2025 N.C. State Fair. Get ready for eleven days of thrill ...

Darrell Boisdorf records a video of his two daughters and their friends on the Log Ride on opening day of the State Fair of Texas on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Dallas. Angela Piazza / Staff ...