{"id":4266,"date":"2025-10-15T04:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T04:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/4266\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T04:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T04:58:08","slug":"photos-rides-and-good-times-at-the-state-fair-of-texas-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/4266\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Rides and good times at the State Fair of Texas | Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"People smile and put their arms up on a ride.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1646\" height=\"1258\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5f478a180.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"153\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fairgoers enjoyed family, rides, food and Texas culture at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p>The fair featured multiple attractions, including live music and performances, and 40 new foods.<\/p>\n<p>Fairgoers can enjoy other events like stunt dog shows and games at the Midway.<\/p>\n<p>The fair is open through Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Swings are spun quickly in a circle on a ride.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec604617608.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Mabel%20Cruz\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Mabel Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Feet hang in the air from a ride, seen from below.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1994\" height=\"1040\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec605875c71.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"104\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fairgoers\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Mabel%20Cruz\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Mabel Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A large statue in a cowboy hat and outfit waves.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5fff4922a.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Big Tex waves at visitors at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 at Fair Park. Big Tex has greeted fairgoers since 1952.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Mabel%20Cruz\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Mabel Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"People are swung around on swings on a ride.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5f64f10cf.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Fairgoers ride the swings at the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. The fair is open through Oct. 19.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Two kids ride a sparkly yellow bumper car.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1763\" height=\"1175\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec6ccbbef7b.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"133\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Mabel%20Cruz\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Mabel Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A dog in midair over a pool opens its mouth to catch a frisbee.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1264\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5f4d14659.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"154\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The State Fair of Texas features dog shows hosted by The Perondi\u2019s Stunt Dog Productions on Oct. 12 in Fair Park. The dog show has been around since 1999.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A young boy plays a green and purple saxophone. A woman stands behind him with an arm around him.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1580\" height=\"1311\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5f5d9a192.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"166\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"A man and a woman laugh. The woman holds a mallet for a game in front of them.\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1741\" height=\"1191\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/68ec5f5795e73.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"137\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/users\/profile\/Samarie%20Goffney\" rel=\"author nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n<p>@pixaperfect_\u00a0@mabelcruzjournal<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theshorthorn.com\/gallery\/photos-rides-and-good-times-at-the-state-fair-of-texas\/mailto:photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photo-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Garland, Texas, residents Kolaiah, 13, left, Kaelin, 22, middle and Kasen, 21, put their hands up while riding&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4267,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[4686,223,27,29,28],"class_list":{"0":"post-4266","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-texas","8":"tag-gallery","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-texas-headlines","12":"tag-texas-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4266"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4266\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4267"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}