Overview

• The 24-day event in Dallas concluded with an estimated two million attendees, according to fair officials.
• Attendance was about 400,000 below 2024, and officials said two to 2.5 million visitors falls within a typical range.
• Some families cited affordability concerns for skipping this year, while a fair spokesperson said social media claims of low turnout were misleading.
• The 501(c)(3) organization reports reinvesting proceeds into Fair Park, scholarships, museums and operations, totaling more than $85 million since 2015 and $19.5 million in 2024.
• Officials reported no safety or security incidents on the grounds this year, and the 2026 fair is scheduled for September 25 to October 18.