2025 Texas State Fair ends with 2 million visitors, record funds raised

DALLAS (KDAF) — The 2025 State Fair of Texas concluded its 24-day run, drawing an estimated 2 million visitors to Fair Park in Dallas.

The State Fair of Texas uses proceeds from the event to support community initiatives, including scholarships, improvements to Fair Park, and local museums. This year, the fair’s success enabled it to contribute significantly to these efforts, continuing its tradition of giving back to the community.

“At its core, the State Fair of Texas is about bringing people together to celebrate the spirit and culture that make our state one of a kind,” said State Fair of Texas President Mitchell Glieber.

The fair’s busiest day was October 11, coinciding with the Allstate Red River Rivalry, which drew over 193,000 attendees. The event also hosted the 8th Annual Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards, honoring individuals for their community contributions.

The Big Tex Scholarship Program awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to 220 students, while the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised over $2.1 million, setting a record for fundraising efforts.

The fair’s economic impact is estimated at over $600 million annually, benefiting local vendors and creating seasonal and permanent jobs in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

Entertainment highlights included concerts by TLC and Village People, and a historic women’s soccer match at the Cotton Bowl, which set a record for attendance at a women’s professional sporting event in Texas.

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