Headliners Announced and Tickets on Sale for Inaugural State Fair Saddle Up Fundraising Event

DALLAS (July 17, 2024) – The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program, which has awarded more than $33 million in auction awards and college scholarships in its history. So, round up your favorite partners and join us to kick off the 2024 State Fair of Texas at The Rustic (3656 Howell Street, Dallas, TX 75024) with a live auction, State Fair Midway games, and live performances from country music artists Jon Wolfe and Cory Morrow — all in support of Texas students.

One (1) $500 VIP Ticket Includes (Limited Quantity Available):

• Reserved VIP Area
• Express Check In
• Food and Drinks
• Live Music
• State Fair Midway Games
• One (1) Season Pass for use all 24 days of the 2024 State Fair of Texas

One (1) $250 General Admission Ticket Includes:

• Open Seating & Standing Room
• Food and Drinks
• Live Music
• State Fair Midway Games
• One (1) One-Day Admission Ticket to the 2024 State Fair of Texas

While the annual State Fair of Texas event is our nonprofit organization’s largest community program and fundraising event of the year, the State Fair relies on support from charitable donors and through additional fundraising events held during the year, like the Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic, Big Tex Golf Classic, and the State Fair Saddle Up. Funds raised through the State Fair of Texas and these events help the State Fair support our community through initiatives like the Big Tex Scholarship Program, Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, Big Tex Urban Farms, Big Tex Community Giving Program, and Big Tex Business Masterclass Program, to name a few.

Help the State Fair of Texas provide funding for higher education to more Texas students by purchasing your tickets to the 2024 State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event at BigTex.com/SaddleUp in supporting students across the Lone Star State with this one-of-a-kind Fair-themed party.

Press release submitted by Taylor Pulfer, State Fair of Texas, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News. Courtesy photos.

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