Fair Park

A boost for the Cotton Bowl– just in time to kick off the season! The Dallas Park Board has approved $65 million to help with the renovation of the iconic stadium, which is on track to be completed next year. NBC 5’s David Goins has the update.

In early August, the State Fair of Texas unveiled its revised policy, which prohibits the carriage of firearms within Fair Park by individuals who are not active or retired law enforcement officers.

The State Fair of Texas stands behind its updated security policy and is ready to cooperate with the city of Dallas in responding to threats from the state attorney general.

Security at the State Fair of Texas will change this season, including prohibiting concealed firearms to be carried in Fair Park.

NBC 5’s Noelle Walker met up with the longtime rodeo announcer, Kevin Woodson, who knows what it’s like to be inside the arena.

The Texas Black Invitational Rodeo features African American cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in events like bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, and more.

The venue operator at Fair Park says it’s fully cooperating with the city and the nonprofit overseeing Dallas’ iconic landmark. This amid questions on how donations for a long-promised park might have been used for day-to-day operations at Fair Park.

The annual State Fair of Texas has announced the 2024 lineup of free entertainment activities to be on the lookout for.

“Hairspray” is running June 18 – 30 at the Music Hall in Fair Park.

Grab your walking shoes and join “Opal’s Walk for Freedom” on Juneteenth. This year the walk is moving to Dallas for a two and a half mile stroll through historic Fair Park. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains the location’s significance in North Texas’ Black history.

With less than 24 hours to go until artists like Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Jeezy, and The Dream take the stage at Fair Park during Memorial Day weekend, the festival founder Jason “J” Carter sat down with NBC 5’s Ahraya Burns to discuss the significance of creating a cultural hub for celebrating music and unity in Dallas.

The inaugural TwoGether Land 2024 Festival will soon fill Dallas’s historic Fair Park this Memorial Day weekend with music, food, and travelers from all over.

An internal investigation is underway within the nonprofit overseeing Fair Park in South Dallas.

NBC 5 knows of two audits underway – looking into the finances and personnel of Fair Park in South Dallas. The CEO publicly questioned the largest contractor there back in April. Now that CEO’s job is at risk.

Eclipse watchers arrived before dawn Monday hoping to get a seat inside Cotton Bowl Stadium for a once-in-a-lifetime event, a total solar eclipse.

The newest urban music festival in the Southwest, TwoGether Land, is coming to Dallas at the historic Fair Park during Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26). NBC 5’s Evan Anderson sat down with ONE MusicFest and TwoGether Land founder Jason Carter to discuss what concert lovers can expect at this year’s event.

Renovations to the landmark Cotton Bowl Stadium are scheduled to be completed by the start of the 2025 State Fair of Texas.

The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the start of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

A two-year, $140 million improvement project by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Fair Park First to renovate the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium begins Thursday.

Two exhibitions illuminate the history of Central Track and the world of Blind Lemon Jefferson.