Fair Park /tags/fair-park Fair Park en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:24:21 GMT Saddle up! The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo is returning to Fair Park in South Dallas /arts-culture/2025-07-16/texas-black-invitational-rodeo-returns-to-fair-park The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo at Fair Park showcases professional Black cowboys and cowgirls with live competitions, history and family fun. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:24:21 GMT /arts-culture/2025-07-16/texas-black-invitational-rodeo-returns-to-fair-park Zara Amaechi Dallas judge throws out Ken Paxton's lawsuit over State Fair of Texas gun ban /texas-news/2025-06-30/dallas-county-judge-ken-paxton-state-fair-of-texas-gun-ban-lawsuit-dismissed-shooting Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky previously rejected Paxton's attempt to stop fair organizers from enforcing the gun ban at last year's fair. This year's event begins Sept. 26. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:56:50 GMT /texas-news/2025-06-30/dallas-county-judge-ken-paxton-state-fair-of-texas-gun-ban-lawsuit-dismissed-shooting Toluwani Osibamowo Fair Park secures $3M in state funding for planned Community Park /government/2025-06-27/fair-park-state-funding-community-park-south-dallas The project is expected to break ground in August 2026. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:07:04 GMT /government/2025-06-27/fair-park-state-funding-community-park-south-dallas Penelope Rivera State Fair of Texas shooter pleads guilty, sentenced to 12 years in prison /criminal-justice/2025-06-23/state-fair-of-texas-2023-shooting-gunman-guilty-12-years-prison Cameron Turner, 23, pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place just before jurors would be selected in his trial Monday. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:22:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-06-23/state-fair-of-texas-2023-shooting-gunman-guilty-12-years-prison Toluwani Osibamowo Dallas ends contract with Fair Park managers, will take over operations /news/2025-06-20/dallas-ends-contract-fair-park-first The nonprofit Fair Park First and its subcontractor Oak View Group have overseen programming, operations and maintenance of Fair Park since 2019. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:07:20 GMT /news/2025-06-20/dallas-ends-contract-fair-park-first Priscilla Rice Afro Air Festival debuts in Dallas to honor African diaspora /arts-culture/2025-05-14/afro-air-fest-fair-park-dallas Afro Air festival is bringing the cultures of the African diaspora together at Fair Park this May with live music, food, art and community. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-05-14/afro-air-fest-fair-park-dallas Zara Amaechi Ken Paxton sues Dallas over gun policies at Fair Park Music Hall, Majestic Theatre /government/2025-04-17/ken-paxton-sues-dallas-gun-policies-fair-park-music-hall-majestic-theatre The lawsuits follow similar ongoing litigation against the State Fair of Texas after the fair adopted a policy banning nearly all guns from last year's event. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:23:08 GMT /government/2025-04-17/ken-paxton-sues-dallas-gun-policies-fair-park-music-hall-majestic-theatre Toluwani Osibamowo Sweet victory: Hot Chocolate Run coming to Fair Park on Feb. 8 /arts-culture/2025-02-07/sweet-victory-hot-chocolate-run-coming-to-fair-park-on-feb-8 The nation’s tastiest run makes its way to Dallas. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:30:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-07/sweet-victory-hot-chocolate-run-coming-to-fair-park-on-feb-8 Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News Could downtown Dallas get its own Katy Trail? $2 million grant to fund Cultural Trail /arts-culture/2025-01-30/could-downtown-dallas-get-its-own-katy-trail-2-million-grant-to-fund-cultural-trail A $2 million grant might bring the Dallas Cultural Trail to life.Spearheaded by the Deep Ellum Foundation, the project aims to create a walkable, bike-friendly route with art installations. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:32:52 GMT /arts-culture/2025-01-30/could-downtown-dallas-get-its-own-katy-trail-2-million-grant-to-fund-cultural-trail Zara Amaechi Deep Ellum Foundation receives $2M for cultural trail /news/2025-01-24/deep-ellum-foundation-grant-art-dallas-history The Dallas Cultural Trail will take users through the Design District, Deep Ellum and Fair Park, highlighting each neighborhood's culture, art and history. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:02:58 GMT /news/2025-01-24/deep-ellum-foundation-grant-art-dallas-history Olla Mokhtar