State Fair of Texas October 21, 2022 6:36 pm Last Weekend for the State Fair of Texas It’s the last weekend to hit the midway, eat fried food and take a selfie with Big Tex. Gates close on the State Fair of Texas on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. Wake Up to Something Good 1:54 Vendors donate food after State Fair of Texas ends 1:44 Rangers fans enjoy last day of State Fair of Texas before ALCS Game 6 1:45 Visitors reflect on 2023 State Fair of Texas 2:17 State Fair of Texas General Manager retiring after 56-years 1:46 Health inspectors take a look at State Fair of Texas food vendors for code compliance