It's opening day at the 2017 State Fair of Texas. Here's 5 things you need to know before heading to the fair on Friday.
- The first 75 people at any of the seven Fletcher's Corny Dog stands will get one of the legendary corny dogs for free. It's all part of the Fletcher's 75th anniversary celebration at the State Fair of Texas. The giveaway will continue every Friday for the duration of the fair.
- The State Fair of Texas opening day parade will head through Downtown Dallas at noon. The parade starts at Main and Houston streets and will head East through downtown along Main Street to Good Latimer Expressway.
- It's Military Appreciation Day! All active military, retired military and veterans can show their military ID for free admission Friday. Military Spouses can also show their spouse ID for free admission. Accompanying children younger than 18 will also get free admission.
- Save on ticket prices! Just bring a full 20-ounce Dasani water (or any 20-ounce coke product) to the gate for a discounted admission price of $10. The donations will be given to the North Texas Food Bank.
- Stay late to see North Texan Maren Morris on the Chevrolet Main Stage. The Arlington native will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The best part, admission to the show is included with your daily state fair admission.
