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Amarillo
Tri-State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 13-21
The largest family event in the Tex-
as Panhandle, this fair and rodeo
has livestock shows, a carnival, and
great fair food. It was nominated in
the top five medium-sized rodeos
in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Association. Tri-State Fairgrounds,
3301 SE 10th Ave. 806-376-7767;
tristatefair.com
Dallas
State Fair of Texas
Sept. 27-Oct. 20
The 24-day fair celebrating all
things Texas has more than 110
daily attractions and activities
including the Texas Auto Show, four
musical stages of Texas music, a
nightly starlight parade, and Big Tex
to greet visitors from near and far.
Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr.
Blvd. 214-565-9931; bigtex.com
Hillsboro
Cotton Pickin’ Fair
Sept. 27-28
The 28th annual event starts
with a street dance and concert
by Meagan Burkhart-Vaughn.
The fair opens the next morning
with an IBCA-sanctioned state
championship barbecue cookoff,
and Inflatable Alley featuring
inflatable rides and activities.
More than 100 vendors offer every
type of fair food imaginable along
with arts and crafts. Hill County
Courthouse Square, Franklin and
Covington streets. 254-582-
5499; hillsboromainstreet.org/
cottonpickinfair
Seasonal
Celebrations
NORTH TEXAS / PANHANDLE
Addison
Oktoberfest
Sept. 19-22
One of the most authentic
Oktoberfest experiences
outside of Munich, this event
celebrates Bavarian cuisine and
culture over four entertainment-
filled days. Addison Circle Park,
4970 Addison Circle. 972-450-
2800; addisonoktoberfest.com
Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest
Sept. 28-Nov. 3
Thrills by day and fright by night are
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