Oct. 1
MUSIC
The Zydeco Stingrays. Fans of zydeco—piano-accordian-infused folk music rooted in Louisiana—should take note of this band from Fort Worth. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 2
Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu School. Watch standout students perform martial arts moves and a traditional lion dance. 1 and 3:30 p.m. Hall of State Steps.
Jennifer Schaertl’s Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens. Do you have a crappy little kitchen? Would you like to learn how to prepare delicious foods in your crappy little kitchen? Then be sure you’re at Fair Park today for this cooking demonstration by Jennifer Schaertl, creator of Crappy Little Kitchens. 2:30 p.m., Celebrity Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.
UT Ballet Folklorico. This dancing group was founded way back in 1977 with a simple mission: to offer an authentic example of folkloric ballet. Members perform an impressive array of region-specific dances: Jalisco, Veracruz, La Región Norteña, Huasteco, Tabasco, Nuevo León, and Gurrero. 1 p.m. Stage by the Lagoon.
MUSIC
Eli Young Band. 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage
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Oct. 3
It’s another great day for dancing at the fair (all shows on the steps of the Hall of State):
-Authenic Belly Dance Association – 10 a.m., 10:50 a.m.
-San Antonio Lion Dance Association – 10:20 a.m., 11:10 a.m.
-Wings of Isis Professional Dance – 11:40 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
-Lebanese Folk Dancers of St, George Maronite Church – 12:10 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
-Alpine Adult Dancers – 12:40 p.m., 5:40 p.m.
-Norwegian Leikarringen Group – 2:20 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
-Dallas Samba Nation – 3:50 p.m. and 6 p.m.
-Mexico 2000 Folklorico Dance School – 5:10 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Freaky Fast Sandwich Making and Eating Contest. We don’t care how gross you think competitive eating is. Because you know what? At the end of the day, it’s down-right impressive when someone can fit an entire pantry’s worth of food in his or her stomach without dying. This contest combines the sport of eating with the art of sandwich making. Here’s the gist: three Jimmy John’s assemblers will slice, layer, slather, and fold as fast as they can, while three world-class eaters (including Joey Chestnut) rapidly devour their handiwork. 1 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
MUSIC
The Pointer Sisters. We’re so excited. And we just can’t hide it. We’re about to lose control, and you know what? We think we like it. 5:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 4
COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Abraham Salum of Salum Restaurant. 12:30 p.m.
-Estevan Galindo of Hattie’s. 2:30 p.m.
-Jim Dunleavy of eatZi’s Market & Bakery. 4:30 p.m.
-Joel Harloff of The Green Room. 6 p.m.
MUSIC
Dallas Banjo Band. Noon and 2 p.m. Food and Fiber Pavilion.
Cowtown Opry. 4 and 6 p.m. Food and Fiber Pavilion.
Texas Renegade. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 5
Great American Spam Contest. It’s the 20th anniversary of the fair’s Spam contest, and in honor of the occasion, event organizers have decreed that all recipes must contain Spam, macaroni, cheese, and up to seven other ingredients. And yea, so it shall be. Entries will be accepted starting at 9 a.m., and judging begins at 10: 30 a.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.
COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Matt Mortimer of Blue Goose Cantina. 12:30 p.m.
-Chad Bowden of Culpepper Steakhouse. 6 p.m.
MUSIC
Shane Henry. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 6
Fireman’s Grill-Off. These guys may make a living putting out fires, but they can also handle a set of tongs and a smoker. Bonus: should anything go awry, you’ll be in good hands. 1 and 2:30 p.m. Food and Fiber Pavilion, SW Dairy Farmers Gazebo Stage.
Cooking With Honey. It’s true that honey is a fine alternative to aspartame for sweetening tea, but wouldn’t you like to know some other uses? 3 to 6 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Gazebo Stage.
MUSIC
Tomas y Flamenco Nuevo. Fans of flamenco will want to check out this guitar act. 2 and 3 p.m. Museum of Nature & Science.
The Rankin Twins. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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Oct. 7
Central Market’s Guess What’s Cookin’ Contest. Much like the Food Network’s show Chopped, this cook-off requires contestants to create a dish based on a mystery bag of ingredients. 12:30 p.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.
COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):
-Dan Landsberg of Tillman’s Roadhouse. 4:30 p.m.
-Jack Perkins of Maple and Motor. 6 p.m.
Shark and Ray Feeding. Watch these sea creatures devour their midday meal. 11 a.m. Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park.
MUSIC
beatlegras. 4, 5:45, and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.
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