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October 25, 2024
Today in Texas History
On this day in 1886, the Texas State Fair opened on a section of John Cole's farm in north Dallas.
A rival organization, the Dallas Exposition, opened its first fair the following day. Both fairs were successful and together drew more than 35,000 people a day.
Eventually, the two groups decided to merge and form the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, which eventually became the State Fair of Texas.
A rival organization, the Dallas Exposition, opened its first fair the following day. Both fairs were successful and together drew more than 35,000 people a day.
Eventually, the two groups decided to merge and form the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition, which eventually became the State Fair of Texas.