People smile and put their arms up on a ride.

Garland, Texas, residents Kolaiah, 13, left, Kaelin, 22, middle and Kasen, 21, put their hands up while riding the Love Bugs ride at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. Attendees exchange coupons to pay for rides.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Fairgoers enjoyed family, rides, food and Texas culture at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park in Dallas.

The fair featured multiple attractions, including live music and performances, and 40 new foods.

Fairgoers can enjoy other events like stunt dog shows and games at the Midway.

The fair is open through Sunday.

Swings are spun quickly in a circle on a ride.

The swings ride spins at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park. Live music and entertainment are featured daily at the fair.

Photo by Mabel Cruz

Feet hang in the air from a ride, seen from below.

Fairgoers’ feet hang in the air on the Windsurf ride at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Dallas. Coupons can be purchased throughout the fairgrounds or online in advance.

Photo by Mabel Cruz

A large statue in a cowboy hat and outfit waves.

Big Tex waves at visitors at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park. Big Tex has greeted fairgoers since 1952.

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People are swung around on swings on a ride.

Fairgoers ride the swings at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. The fair is open through Oct. 19.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

Two kids ride a sparkly yellow bumper car.

Prosper, Texas, residents Dallas Scourten, 8, left, and Nola Scourten, 5, ride bumper cars at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park. The fair runs through Oct. 19.

Photo by Mabel Cruz

A dog in midair over a pool opens its mouth to catch a frisbee.

The State Fair of Texas features dog shows hosted by The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Productions on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. The dog show has been around since 1999.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A young boy plays a green and purple saxophone. A woman stands behind him with an arm around him.

Dallas resident Marcelo Velasco, 3, right, plays with a toy saxophone while his mother, Maria Velasco, 39, holds him at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. Maria Velasco said that it is a family tradition to go to the fair.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

A man and a woman laugh. The woman holds a mallet for a game in front of them.

Dallas residents Raiven Ruffin, 20, left, and Javeon Townsand, 23, laugh after playing a flip a chicken game at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. Fairgoers can play games and ride rides at the Midway at the fair.

Photo by Samarie Goffney

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