Thank you or your interest in applying for a sponsorship from the State Fair of Texas! We’re excited to learn more about the incredible work you do in your community.

Please take a moment to carefully complete the application by responding to all questions and uploading the required attachments. Be sure to submit your application once all sections are complete.

2025 Sponsorship Timeline:

• Applications Open: January 1, 2025
• Applications Close: July 31, 2025

All submissions will be reviewed by our committee, and we will notify applicants of our decision via email once the review process is complete.

We appreciate your dedication to making a positive impact in your community and look forward to learning about your work through this process. Thank you for partnering with us to create meaningful change!

As a long-standing Dallas institution, the State Fair of Texas appreciates all the local support that makes such a big event possible every year. The State Fair aims to give back through our partnerships with local organizations and initiatives while expanding outreach programs and placing a special priority on promoting community involvement.

The State Fair of Texas remains committed to creating an inclusive and exciting experience for the entire community, including students. Thus, we have developed a formal request process through our Community Affairs department to accommodate schools that would like students to attend the Fair for educational purposes. 

The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.  
 

To qualify for this program, the school must:
 1.  Be TEA/TEPSAC-accredited primary educational programs.  

 2. Have a minimum enrollment of 100 eligible students.  AND 

 3. Be applying for this program only for a select group of students (50 or less) to attend the Fair for educational purposes. 

Unfortunately, unaccredited schools, daycares, and supplemental educational institutions are not eligible for participation.
 

Guidelines: 

• Tickets allocated through this program must be distributed to the respective students and staff who are mentioned throughout the request form. 
• Tickets received through this program may not be sold, exchanged, or used for fundraising purposes. 
• Tickets are only valid Monday through Thursday, and the group must exit the park by 5:00 p.m. Students must be supervised by the group's chaperones at all times. 

Submission Requirements: 

• Applicants must clearly express their intent for visiting the Fair, and the focus of the visit must align with the Fair’s mission. 
• Applicants must upload a letter of support from the school’s principal, with the school’s official letterhead. 

Only State Fair admission tickets will be awarded as part of this program. Transportation and parking are not included and must be arranged by the school. Please note we have a very limited number of tickets to distribute. You will be notified by September 19, 2025, whether your request was approved or denied.
Failure to comply with our guidelines will result in loss of eligibility for future ticket distributions. 

Thank you for the great work you do to further Texas students’ education!

Please complete the request form by September 10, 2025.