The fair features an annual food competition with unique, creative dishes like Burger Chop Tater Tacos and Flamin' Crunch Pizza. Source: Kevin Brown / Kevin BrownIf you thought the State Fair of Texas couldn’t get any more creative with its food, think again. Then there’s the Flamin’ Crunch Pizza, topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, jalapeño queso and buffalo ranch. When is the State Fair? The 2026 State Fair of Texas runs September 25 through October 18 at Fair Park in Dallas.