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W ith hundreds of entertaining activities to choose from, the State Fair of Texas is the ultimate family playground. To help make the most of your visit, use this itinerary as a guide. All of these

activities are included with your admission to the State Fair of Texas. For an exciting day of animal encounters, we suggest arriving at the Fair at 10 a.m. Activities on this itinerary start near the livestock area of the fairgrounds, so entering the park at either Gate 10, 11, or the Pan Am Gate is recommended.

For a complete list of daily activities, visit BigTex.com/Schedule.

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1 HOME ON THE RANGE Debuting last year, Home on the Range, features the

re-designed Little Hands on the Farm farm-to-market

activity for little ones, as well as the barnyard, this

exhibit brings these two popular activities together in

a themed, indoor location.

2 LIVESTOCK BIRTHING BARN Experience the miracle of life right before your eyes in

the Livestock Birthing Barn. This unique educational

experience exhibits the incubation and birthing

process of various livestock animals. With agriculture

and education as the Fair’s foundation, the new

Livestock Birthing Barn highlights the agricultural

importance of breeding livestock and its role in our

everyday lives. Stop by the Livestock Birthing Barn,

located at Nimitz and MLK, to learn more about the

birthing process.

3 LIVESTOCK 101 STAGE Catch a fun and informative presentation from resident

livestock experts. Learn all about the animals being

exhibited in the barns before taking a tour later on in the

day. By then, you too will be an expert!

4 LIVESTOCK GUIDED TOURS Want to get up close and personal with State Fair

livestock? Take a tour of their living quarters and have

all your questions answered by resident student experts!

Livestock is at the heart of Texas culture, economy, and

livelihood. At the State Fair livestock barns you can test

your livestock terminology and check out more than 15

different breeds of cattle, along with an assortment of

sheep, rabbits, llamas and more. 16 daily guided tours

every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

5 PIG RACES Here they come, snout-to-snout, down the stretch,

back by popular demand! The Pan-Am Arena is home

to the most talked-about track in town; the pig races.

Dressed in fetching racing silks, the wiggly piglets run

the course while fairgoers cheer them on.

6 PEE WEE STAMPEDE & RODEO This fun-filled activity allows the littlest of fairgoers

to grab their cowboy gear and ride stick-horses while

competing in a variety of mock-rodeo events. From

bronco busting to barrel racing, kids are the stars of

this rodeo. Suitable for children ages three through

six years old.

7 ALL-STAR STUNT DOG SHOW Offering the world’s first and original “stunt dog

show,” audiences of all ages will be captivated by

amazing canine tricks you have to see to believe!

The All-Star Stunt Dog Show dogs have performed

across the country, including appearances on the

Ellen DeGeneres Show and Oprah Winfrey Show. All

the dogs have been rescued from shelters and trained

to showcase their unique talents. From jump roping,

to barrel racing, and even juggling, this show is

guaranteed to be dog-gone fun.

8 EXPERIENCE THE CHILDREN’S AQUARIUM Come learn something new about your favorite

aquatic friends from around the world! From stingrays

to sea turtles, the Children’s Aquarium offers a

fun look into marine life with interactive zones and

exhibits.

9 BIG TEX’S FARMYARD Old McDonald himself would be impressed by what’s

happening over on Big Tex’s farm. Located next to the

Lagoon, Big Tex’s Farmyard provides an educational

experience through interactive exhibits as well as live

animal displays, including calves, piglets, and hatching

chicks. Learn all about agriculture and its impact on

the state of Texas, from the importance of farming

and ranching to the process of raising and caring for

animals.

10 WORLD OF BIRDS SHOW PRESENTS: SOAR! With a cast of new species, as well as memorable

feathered friends, “SOAR!” brings the aviary world

up-close to the audience with bird releases from the

Texas Star Ferris wheel and flyovers just inches from

guests’ heads. “SOAR!” is also filled with a wealth of

knowledge regarding bird health, habitat information,

and conservation efforts taking place across the world.

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