Big Enjoyable for Little Texans: State Fair of Texas Debuts Little Lone Stars Land and Reimagined Kidway; Household-friendly areas carry extra rides, meals, leisure, and Texas-sized enjoyable to the 2026 State Fair

Little Texans are getting two new locations to play on the 2026 State Fair of Texas. Debuting this yr, Little Lone Stars Land provides the Fair’s youngest friends – particularly toddlers and younger college kids – and their households a devoted space stuffed with rides, meals, leisure, and sights designed with little ones in thoughts. For younger Fairgoers prepared for his or her subsequent degree of Midway enjoyable, a reimagined Kidway brings an all-new format, expanded footprint, and extra family-friendly rides and sights to the State Fair Midway. Both areas supply enjoyable for the entire household, with experiences tailor-made to completely different ages and phases. 

“We know that some of the most memorable State Fair experiences begin when our youngest Fairgoers see their first ride, meet a favorite character, or discover something that makes them smile,” stated Mitchell Glieber, State Fair of Texas President. “Little Lone Stars Land and the reimagined Kidway give families even more opportunities to create those memories together, while expanding the ways our youngest guests can experience the Fair.” 

LITTLE LONE STARS LAND 

Located subsequent to the Gurley Gate and Craft Pavilion, Little Lone Stars Land is designed with the Fair’s youngest Fairgoers in thoughts, bringing rides, meals, leisure, play, and animal experiences collectively in a single central location. Families can anticipate: 

• Four-coupon kiddie rides and enjoyable homes, with three-coupon kiddie rides on Tuesdays 

• 10-Coupon kid-friendly video games 

• Little Lone Stars Refillable Drinkware for 10 coupons and refills for 5 coupons 

• Additional value-priced meals and beverage gadgets 

• The Coop, a devoted youngsters’ play space specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers to roam, play, and discover 

• Oak Farms Dairy® Petting Zoo, providing little animal lovers the chance to stand up shut with some furry and feathered buddies  

• The Fringe Stage with every day reveals from fan-favorite road performers, like strongman, Mighty Mike  

Little Lone Stars Land additionally welcomes two Fair favorites to new houses: the Oak Farms Dairy® Petting Zoo, beforehand positioned within the Pan Am Arena, and The Fringe Stage, beforehand positioned alongside Nimitz subsequent to Cotton Bowl® Stadium. 

Throughout Little Lone Stars Land, Fairgoers will encounter enhanced, cartoon-style imagery of beloved State Fair characters, together with Little Big Tex, Amy Dillo, and Champ. Amy Dillo and Champ may even make their debut as roaming characters, becoming a member of crowd favourite Little Big Tex in interacting with Fairgoers all through the realm. 

THE KIDWAY GETS A MAKEOVER 

Located within the coronary heart of the State Fair Midway, the reimagined Kidway provides an expanded footprint and an all-new format, giving households one other vacation spot to take pleasure in rides, video games, meals, and leisure collectively. 

• Kid-friendly rides and video games, with the vast majority of rides being 5 coupons, dropping to 3 coupons on Tuesdays. 

• Dr Pepper® Kidway Stage with every day performances from the Showstoppers! 

• Value-priced meals and beverage choices 

“Little Lone Stars Land and the Kidway were created with a simple idea in mind: to make the State Fair feel even more magical for our youngest guests,” stated Jason Hays, Senior Vice President of Brand Experience at the State Fair of Texas. “We wanted to create spaces where kids can see themselves reflected in the experience, discover something new around every corner, and, most importantly, have fun with the people they love. From the characters and visual identity to the rides, entertainment, play spaces, and food, every detail was thoughtfully designed to make these areas feel like their own little piece of the State Fair.”  

Both areas give households extra methods to take advantage of their Fair day, with value-priced meals, drinks, rides, and leisure for little Fairgoers to take pleasure in. Together, these expanded household choices construct on the State Fair of Texas’ broader 2026 purpose of offering extra worth and extra methods for Texans to benefit from the Fair. 

Beyond the rides, characters, and leisure, the State Fair of Texas is a nonprofit group dedicated to creating each Fair day depend for extra. Through the Fair’s assist of agriculture, schooling, and group initiatives, your Fair day helps Texans day-after-day. From scholarships for Texas college students to investments in Fair Park and assist for communities throughout the state, the State Fair’s impression extends far past the gates of Fair Park. 

The countdown is on! Families can expertise Little Lone Stars Land and the reimagined Kidway starting Opening Day, September 25. So, spherical up your little Texans and prepare for much more rides, leisure, and Fair-day enjoyable. Daily tickets at the moment are out there at BigTex.com/Tickets, and friends can be taught extra and plan their go to at BigTex.com/PlanYourVisit.