Who owns the State Fair of Texas?

The Dallas State Fair & Exposition, to which the present State Fair of Texas traces its origin, was chartered as a private corporation on Jan. 30, 1886, by a group of Dallas businessmen including W.H. Gaston, John S. Armstrong and Thomas L. Marsalis. James B. read more

Nobody exactly owns it; it's a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas has celebrated all things Texan since its establishment in 1886. read more

The State Fair of Texas opened its gates for the first time on October 26, 1886. Approximately 14,000 people attend the opening day. On November 7, 1886, the fair closes and attracted over 100,000 people for the very first year. The State Fair of Texas has a history of racial discrimination dating back to the 1880s. read more

In 1986, Fair Park was designated a National Historic Landmark, and the State Fair of Texas hosted a 31-day exposition celebrating both the Texas Sesquicentennial and the Fair’s own 100th anniversary. read more