{"id":2252325,"date":"2026-01-27T06:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T06:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2252325"},"modified":"2026-01-27T06:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T06:34:27","slug":"15-artists-you-need-to-see-at-state-fair-of-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/15-artists-you-need-to-see-at-state-fair-of-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Artists You Need to See at State Fair of Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Folks flock to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/restaurants\/the-2025-big-tex-choice-award-winners-at-the-state-fair-of-texas-23065828\">State Fair of Texas<\/a>, which runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 19 this year, to\u00a0see what terrifying new deep-fried confections are being hocked by the food vendors, but real ones know that live music is the event\u2019s best draw.<\/p>\n<p>The acts that play the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/arts\/ways-to-save-money-at-the-2025-state-fair-of-texas-23252473\">State Fair<\/a> run the gamut from pop to country to rock and roll. There are jazz instrumentalists, comedians, and more folksy, traditional acts peppered throughout the month as well. With dozens of performers to choose from, playing across three stages (the Chevrolet Main Stage, the Bud Light Stage, and the Bank of Texas Stage) and the new-this-year Levi\u2019s Denim Club in the Magnolia Beer Club, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which ones to catch between bouts on the Tilt-A-Whirl.<\/p>\n<p>We have come to lighten your load by spotlighting 15 of the acts playing this year\u2019s fair that we are particularly excited to see take the stage(s). Some of the performers will play multiple sets throughout the month on different stages, while others may only have one show. To make things easier, the list we put together includes the date(s) the performers are expected to play and where you can find them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-state-fair-of-texas-music-lineup-2025\">\n     State Fair of Texas Music Lineup 2025<\/h2>\n<p>To be clear, there are lots of great artists playing the State Fair. We cannot write about them all. If someone you are excited to see does not appear on this list, you have our permission to call us out with a sarcastic comment on your social media of choice. Just make sure it\u2019s funny.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40354755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp 2160w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=680,680 680w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=495,495 495w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,550 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,800 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-37\/matt-tedder-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1200,1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matt Tedder.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-matt-tedder\">Matt Tedder<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Sept. 26<br \/>1, 3 &amp; 5 p.m.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>An Americana artist hailing from Fort Worth, Matt Tedder is opening up the fair. He brings an easygoing, feather-light touch to bear in his music. The music itself is in the tradition of classic singer\/songwriters like Simon &amp; Garfunkel, with a bubbly percussive throughline that makes for a delightfully relaxing listen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Matt Tedder - &quot;Home&quot; (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WCqFRHy1skU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=1365,2048 1365w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=453,680 453w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=330,495 330w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=400,600 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=550,825 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=800,1200 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-26\/remy-reilly-ricochet-2.webp?resize=1200,1800 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Remy Reilly.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-remy-reilly\">Remy Reilly<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bank of Texas Stage<\/strong><br \/>Sept. 26<br \/>2, 4, &amp; 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Oct.17<br \/>2, 4 &amp; 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 10<br \/>7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Denim Club @ Magnolia<\/strong><br \/>Sep. 26 &amp; Oct. 2, 4, 9, 12, &amp; 16<\/p>\n<p>Indie pop singer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www-dallasobserver-com.webpkgcache.com\/doc\/-\/s\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/remy-reilly-ricochet-song-interview-22583229\">Remy Reilly<\/a> will be one of the staple artists of this year\u2019s fair, playing shows throughout the month on multiple stages. She can play piano, string together a catchy melody and back it up with powerful vocals. Reilly translates deeply personal experiences into undeniable pop experiences for listeners, and the fair is giving everyone plenty of opportunities to experience her talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ricochet\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zJPUiAuKpiw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp 3240w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=1020,680 1020w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=743,495 743w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=550,367 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/tlc-state-fair-of-texas.webp?resize=1200,800 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>TLC.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-tlc\">TLC<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chevrolet Main Stage<\/strong><br \/>Sept. 27<br \/>8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Why go chasing waterfalls when you can chase the sweet sounds of TLC performing live at this year\u2019s State Fair? T-Boz and Chilli are sure to bring some classic \u201990s pop\/R&amp;B to their Dallas performance. After 35 years, they know what their audience wants and how to deliver it \u2013 and we will be there to receive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TLC - No Scrubs (Official HD Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FrLequ6dUdM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,1151 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=454,680 454w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=330,495 330w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,600 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,824 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/lorena-leigh-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,1199 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lorena Leigh.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-lorena-leigh\">Lorena Leigh<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 1<br \/>1, 3, 5 &amp; 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Lorena Leigh will be bringing her electric pop beats to this year\u2019s fair. With sterling vocals and a sense of atmosphere that permeates her songs, her sets are sure to bring a vibe-friendly, clubby energy to Fair Park that we will be front and center for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lorena Leigh - Whales (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eAHs6NLtJoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=200,300 200w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,1152 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=683,1024 683w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1024,1536 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1365,2048 1365w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=453,680 453w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=330,495 330w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,600 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,825 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,1200 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/averi-mazi-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1200,1800 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Averi Mazi.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-averi-mazi\">Averi Mazi<br \/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oct. 3<br \/>1, 3 &amp; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>When Avery Mazi arrives at Fair Park, she will be accompanied by the effortlessly cool alternative energy that fuels her music. Mazi plays the kind of tracks you cannot help but lose yourself in, fusing beats inspired by early 2000s artists with modern edge and theatricality, like the next evolution of bands like Evanescence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Averi Mazi - Higher\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuMaGW7KsMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"576\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=1209,680 1209w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=800,450 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=400,225 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=550,309 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/jackie-venson-courtesy-of-artist.png?resize=1200,675 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jackie Venson.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vmg-image-credit\">\n<p>Courtesy of Jackie Venson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-jackie-venson\">Jackie Venson<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 3<br \/>7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to be swept up in the sweet embrace of modern blues? Jackie Venson is your girl. Her catalog includes bangers that can stand tall alongside the great blues songs of the past, and her 2023 album Evolution of Joy leaned into a more soulful electronic R&amp;B sound that seems tailor-made to be played loud and live for a crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rollin&#039; On from Jackie Venson Love Transcends Live in Austin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R1VztRpRf1A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp 3240w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=1020,680 1020w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=743,495 743w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=550,367 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-34\/joshua-ray-walker-stuff-casey-kinney.webp?resize=1200,800 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Joshua Ray Walker.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-joshua-ray-walker\">Joshua Ray Walker<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chevrolet Main Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 6<br \/>7:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Hot on the heels of his most recent album, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/joshua-ray-walker-tropicana-interview-22493696\">Tropicana<\/a>, Joshua Ray Walker will take the stage at the State Fair during its second weekend. A beloved figure in the local music scene, Walker\u2019s creative flow is at a high after combating cancer. He has another album dropping later in October (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/joshua-ray-walker-announces-stuff-album-23075163\">Stuff<\/a>), and he may take the opportunity to treat fans to a sneak peek of some of those tracks when he performs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Don&#039;t Wanna Be Alone (Music Video) - Joshua Ray Walker\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X9NozkahGUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"762\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp 2903w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=300,223 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=768,571 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=1024,762 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=1536,1143 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=2048,1524 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=914,680 914w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=665,495 665w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=403,300 403w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=400,298 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=550,409 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=800,595 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/nik-parr-selfless-lovers-courtesy-of-the-artist.webp?resize=1200,893 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nik Parr &amp; the Selfless Lovers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vmg-image-credit\">\n<p>Courtesy of Nik Parr &amp; the Selfless Lovers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-nik-parr-amp-the-selfless-lovers\">Nik Parr &amp; the Selfless Lovers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 6<br \/>1, 3, 5 &amp; 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Fans of the Boss, rejoice! Bruce Springsteen himself will not be playing this year\u2019s fair (as far as we know), but Nik Parr\u2019s music splits the difference between Springsteen and Elton John. Audiences will be treated to some throwback rock and roll, courtesy of a thoroughly modern artist.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nik Parr &amp; The Selfless Lovers - Make it Out Alive | Austin Artist Spotlight\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PVIPhoIrMUw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"731\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp 3024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1024,731 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=2048,1463 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=952,680 952w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=693,495 693w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=420,300 420w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,286 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,393 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,571 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/carly-tate-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1200,857 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Carly Tate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-carly-tate\">Carly Tate<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 10<br \/>1, 3 &amp; 5 p.m.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Carly Tate\u2019s clean vocals and smooth guitar playing have some John Mayer in their DNA, but she does more than enough to stand apart from her influences. Her appearances at the fair are sure to bring relaxing acoustic pop to the people, the kind that pairs perfectly with the buzz from an ice-cold (or lukewarm, depending on the weather) beer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u201cPaper Planes\u201d live (Original) by Carly Tate\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yj4ybOWyiQk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp 940w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=300,204 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,523 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=727,495 727w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=441,300 441w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,272 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,374 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/matt-castillo-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,545 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Matt Castillo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vmg-image-credit\">\n<p>Courtesy of Matt Castillo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-matt-castillo\">Matt Castillo<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage <\/strong><br \/>Oct. 11<br \/>7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a more traditional <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/charley-crockett-defends-beyonce-country-commentary-23156381\">Texas country experience<\/a> from your State Fair visit, Matt Castillo is the artist for you. His songs feel like they could have come from the hitmakers of his genre in the 1990s; no frills, old-fashioned, and eminently listenable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Matt Castillo - For You\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u4LyJsxmSyY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"805\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp 2749w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=300,236 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=768,603 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=1024,805 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=1536,1207 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=2048,1609 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=865,680 865w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=630,495 630w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=382,300 382w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=400,314 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=550,432 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=800,629 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-10\/dallas-dj-sober-credit-jason-janik.webp?resize=1200,943 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>DJ Sober.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-dj-sober\">DJ Sober<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage<br \/><\/strong>Oct. 11<br \/>11 a.m., 1, 3 &amp; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>A staple of the Dallas music scene and a man who knows his way around a turntable, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/dallas-dj-sober-shows-off-his-impressive-vinyl-collection-21857090\">DJ Sober<\/a> is sure to prove one of the can\u2019t-miss sets of the State Fair. Every North Texas music aficionado understands the power of Sober when he takes the stage, and he is sure to work his magic on the masses at the State Fair.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Darker Than Wax FM with DJ Sober and Jon Cutler @TheLotRadio  05-31-2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2NnLwFzllbA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"652\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp 1100w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=300,191 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=768,489 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=1024,652 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=1069,680 1069w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=778,495 778w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=471,300 471w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=400,255 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=550,350 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-28\/gracen-wynn-lead-image.webp?resize=800,509 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Gracen Wynn.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-gracen-wynn\">Gracen Wynn<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bank of Texas Stage<\/strong><br \/>Oct. 14<br \/>2, 4, 6 &amp; 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most openly emotional songwriter featured at the fair this year, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/dallas-best-new-artists-sam-cormier-ella-red-gracen-wynn-21336942\">Gracen Wynn<\/a> backs that up by being one of the strongest vocalists working in Dallas-Fort Worth today. She has the chops to be a sincere, thoughtful parallel to Chappell Roan; if you like your music to move you, Wynn\u2019s a performer you need to make time for this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gracen Wynn - Second Chances (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fleiAygpNDE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Man standing in front of background\" class=\"wp-image-40598890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg 1776w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=1020,680 1020w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=743,495 743w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=450,300 450w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=550,367 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=800,533 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/sam-corimer-courtesy-of-artist.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/>Sam Cormier.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-sam-cormier\">Sam Cormier<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bud Light Stage\t\t\t\t<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oct. 16<br \/>1, 3, 5 &amp; 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Another up-and-coming artist in the North Texas scene, Sam Cormier, is the quintessential singer\/songwriter. He channels his music into catchy tunes that manage to be honest without being depressing. He is as good live as he is in the recording studio (as attendees of the recent <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/music\/cure-for-paranoia-work-of-art-interview-23247191\">Louder Than Stigma Fest<\/a> can attest) and will undoubtedly take full advantage of the stage being provided to him by the State Fair.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sam Cormier - Wrong Things | Sofar Dallas - Fort Worth\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zn8QqQZ7yjk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"764\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp 2894w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=300,224 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,573 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1024,764 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1536,1146 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=2048,1529 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=911,680 911w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=663,495 663w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=402,300 402w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,299 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,411 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,597 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/hoobastank-state-fair-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1200,896 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hoobastank.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-hoobastank\">Hoobastank<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Chevrolet Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oct. 18<br \/>2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>We are shameless adherents of the cult of early 2000s rock, and there are few bands that represent that era the way Hoobastank does. With their anthemic \u201cThe Reason\u201d and proudly nu-metal tracks like \u201cCrawling in the Dark\u201d and \u201cRunning Away\u201d (the Hoobastank crew is not emo, just emotional), fairgoers of a certain age will want to be sure they are on deck for the band\u2019s afternoon performance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hoobastank - The Reason (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fV4DiAyExN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40595602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp 2160w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1536,1536 1536w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=2048,2048 2048w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=680,680 680w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=495,495 495w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=400,400 400w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=550,550 550w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=800,800 800w, https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/ww-media\/mediaserver\/dal\/2025-38\/elkin-pautt-courtesy-of-artist.webp?resize=1200,1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Elkin Pautt.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading subhead\" id=\"h-elkin-pautt\">Elkin Pautt<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bank of Texas Stage\t\t\t\t<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oct. 19<br \/>2, 4, 6 &amp; 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>One of the true originals taking the stage at the State Fair this year is Elkin Pautt. The Afro-Colombian musician\u2019s work \u201ctravels around the world exploring exotic sounds from the [African] diaspora.\u201d It is exciting, energetic work that stands completely apart from the other music that will be showcased at the fair this year. For anyone looking for a unique listening experience that fuses culture with dynamic beats, Pautt is a must-see.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elkin Pautt - Cycles [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ogeyn53-Uqg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n      <strong>Find more shows on our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasobserver.com\/dallas\/EventSearch?eventSection=6468465&amp;feature=Concert&amp;narrowByDate=next+7+days\">Dallas concerts calendar<\/a>.<\/strong>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.dallasobserver.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Folks flock to the State Fair of Texas, which runs from Sept. 26 to Oct. 19 this year, to\u00a0see what terrifying new deep-fried confections are being hocked by the food vendors, but real ones know that live music is the event\u2019s best draw. 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