DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The 2023 State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.3 million people through the gates during its 24-day run, according to organizers.
The proceeds from the Fair are used to preserve and improve Fair Park; underwrite community initiatives, support scholarship programs for students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education, and Fair Park’s museums; and help improve State Fair operations.
The annual State Fair of Texas serves as the non-profit group’s largest fundraiser of the year. In 2022, due to the success of the prior year’s Fair, the State Fair of Texas was able to contribute nearly $18.5 million through philanthropic and Fair Park giving.
“Each year the State Fair of Texas is centered around community,” said State Fair of Texas President, Mitchell Glieber. “Despite the challenges we faced this Fair, our team has been resilient and remained steadfast in bringing the community together to celebrate at the Most Texan Place on Earth. After 137 years, there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing folks from all walks of life embrace and uplift the time-honored tradition that is the State Fair of Texas.”
Next year’s fair runs from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 20, 2024.
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