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Beer Garden
The Miller Lite Beer Garden is the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and enjoy good company. Grab a cold drink, play a round of yard games, and soak in the sounds of live music all evening long.
The Miller Lite Beer Garden is the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and enjoy good company. Grab a cold drink, play a round of yard games, and soak in the sounds of live music all evening long.
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Birthing Center
The Birthing Center is a fun and exciting place where kids can see baby animals take their first steps and learn how farmers help care for newborns. It’s a special way to watch new life begin and discover more about farm animals up close!
The Birthing Center is a fun and exciting place where kids can see baby animals take their first steps and learn how farmers help care for newborns. It’s a special way to watch new life begin and discover more about farm animals up close!
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Breed Row
Visit Breed Row for a close-up look at a variety of livestock, including different breeds of cattle, goats, lambs, and pigs. It’s a great opportunity to learn about these animals, their unique traits, and their importance in agriculture.
Visit Breed Row for a close-up look at a variety of livestock, including different breeds of cattle, goats, lambs, and pigs. It’s a great opportunity to learn about these animals, their unique traits, and their importance in agriculture.
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Chick Hatching
Watch baby chicks crack out of their shell and see what the world's all about. Located in the AgVenture exhibit.
Watch baby chicks crack out of their shell and see what the world's all about. Located in the AgVenture exhibit.
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Commercial Exhibits
A wide variety of vendors will be on hand, offering everything from clothing, jewelry, and hats to mattresses, tractors, and more!
A wide variety of vendors will be on hand, offering everything from clothing, jewelry, and hats to mattresses, tractors, and more!
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Dairy Demo
Don’t miss the live dairy demonstration — a fun and educational experience for all ages! Learn how milk goes from the farm to your table, see the milking process up close, and discover the important role dairy plays in our daily lives.
Don’t miss the live dairy demonstration — a fun and educational experience for all ages! Learn how milk goes from the farm to your table, see the milking process up close, and discover the important role dairy plays in our daily lives.
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Demo Stage
The AgVenture Demo Stage features fun, interactive presentations where kids and families can learn about farming, health, and safety. Stop by to see live demonstrations and pick up helpful tips for staying active and healthy.
The AgVenture Demo Stage features fun, interactive presentations where kids and families can learn about farming, health, and safety. Stop by to see live demonstrations and pick up helpful tips for staying active and healthy.
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Food Row
Some would say this is the best part of the fair! Food Row is a legendary lineup food trucks serving up a unique variety of tasty treats!
Some would say this is the best part of the fair! Food Row is a legendary lineup food trucks serving up a unique variety of tasty treats!
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Livestock Shows
A fair favorite and centuries old tradition! Over 1,900 animals from East Texas and beyond come together to compete.
*This event will be held in Athens from September 5-7*
A fair favorite and centuries old tradition! Over 1,900 animals from East Texas and beyond come together to compete.
*This event will be held in Athens from September 5-7*
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Main Stage
Featuring non-stop live music from local bands to national acts. Free with fair admission and open daily until 10:00 pm. See "live music" for a full schedule.
Featuring non-stop live music from local bands to national acts. Free with fair admission and open daily until 10:00 pm. See "live music" for a full schedule.
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Pedal Tractors
Kids can hop on pedal tractors and have a blast as they race around and imagine life on the farm. It’s a fun, hands-on way for young visitors to experience the excitement of farming!
Kids can hop on pedal tractors and have a blast as they race around and imagine life on the farm. It’s a fun, hands-on way for young visitors to experience the excitement of farming!
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Petting Zoo
Come see all your favorite animals in one location. Pet a goat or an alpaca!
Come see all your favorite animals in one location. Pet a goat or an alpaca!
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Pig Races
See who's the fastest pig at the fair. Winner gets an Oreo cookie on a silver platter!
See who's the fastest pig at the fair. Winner gets an Oreo cookie on a silver platter!
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Photo Ops
Capture lasting memories at our fun photo ops, including the corn stalk measuring wall, historic fair sign, marquee letters, and more! These unique backdrops are perfect for snapping a pic with family and friends during your visit.
Capture lasting memories at our fun photo ops, including the corn stalk measuring wall, historic fair sign, marquee letters, and more! These unique backdrops are perfect for snapping a pic with family and friends during your visit.
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Rodeo
Get ready for heart-pounding action as Pro Rodeo debuts at the East Texas State Fair! Witness top bull riders, high-speed team roping, barrel racing, the littlest buckaroos competing in Mutton Bustin', and much more!
Get ready for heart-pounding action as Pro Rodeo debuts at the East Texas State Fair! Witness top bull riders, high-speed team roping, barrel racing, the littlest buckaroos competing in Mutton Bustin', and much more!
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Sea Lion Splash
Entertaining and educational show featuring rescued sea lions performing amazing tricks while teaching audiences about marine conservation. Watch these playful animals balance, jump, and interact with trainers in a fun-filled experience for all ages!
Entertaining and educational show featuring rescued sea lions performing amazing tricks while teaching audiences about marine conservation. Watch these playful animals balance, jump, and interact with trainers in a fun-filled experience for all ages!
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Face painting, art & photo exhibits, caricature artists and much more! There's no end to the fun you'll have at the fair!
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