As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us. The 2024 State Fair of Texas is estimated to have welcomed nearly 2.4 million people through the gates during the 24 day run.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Fair aims to support the community, both locally and statewide. The proceeds from the Fair are used to preserve and improve Fair Park; underwrite community initiatives, support scholarship programs for students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education, and Fair Park’s museums; and help improve State Fair operations. The annual State Fair of Texas serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year – a successful 24day run for the Fair means more support for Fair Park and the surrounding community. In 2023, due to the success of the prior year’s Fair, the State Fair of Texas was able to contribute nearly $15.8 million through philanthropic and Fair Park giving.
“At the heart of the State Fair of Texas is a commitment to creating lasting memories and celebrating what makes the Lone Star State unique. This year we’ve seen incredible moments of joy and connection that remind us of the power of this tradition here at the most Texan place on Earth. It’s always a privilege to witness people from all walks of life come together to share in the fun, culture, and community that makes the Fair so special,” said State Fair of Texas President Mitchell Glieber.
Serving as our largest community program and fundraiser of the year, the 2024 State Fair of Texas proved to make a difference in more ways than we can count. Below are just a few of the noteworthy successes from this year’s exhibition: The State Fair of Texas is estimated to have welcomed nearly 2.4 million fairgoers through the gates.
The Fair’s busiest day for the 2024 season was Saturday, October 12 – the Allstate Red River Rivalry. Big Tex welcomed more than 211,000 fairgoers that day.
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