Your Guide to the State Fair of Texas

Oct. 8

COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):

-Brian Olenjack of Olenjack’s Grille. 2:30 p.m.
-Cecilia Henson of USDA Food and Nutrition. 4:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of the State Fair of Texas

MUSIC

Ryli Dylan, 4 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.

Kraig Parker’s Ultimate Tribute to Elvis. 6 and 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.

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Oct. 9

Spam Kid Chef Contest. As was the case in the Great American Spam Contest, entries for this event must contain Spam, macaroni, cheese, and up to seven other ingredients. The difference? Only children ages 7 to 17 can enter. Entries accepted at 9 a.m., judging at 10:30 a.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.

COOKING DEMO (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):

Nathan J. Peck of Nate’s Seafood & Steakhouse. 2:30 p.m.

MUSIC

Josh Abbott Band. 6 and 7:20 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage

Wade Bowen. 8:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage

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Oct. 10

Tex-Mex Contest. In this town, everyone has an opinion on Tex-Mex food. Even though this show is for amateurs only, you can expect to see some delectable dishes. Entries accepted at 9 a.m., judging at 10:30 a.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Pavilion.

The Wolf Brand Chili Taste of Texas Showdown. The person who creates the winning appetizer, entrée, or side dish in this eagerly anticipated contest will bring home a hearty $2,500 and serious bragging rights. Entries accepted at 9 a.m., judging at 10:30 a.m. Contest Kitchen, Creative Arts Department.

COOKING DEMO (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):

Joe Garza of The French Room at The Adolphus Hotel. 6 p.m.

MUSIC

Intocable. 3 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage

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Oct. 11

Junior Fashion Sewing Contest. 10 a.m. Contest Kitchen in the Creative Arts Department

Texas Forestry Association Seedling Giveaway. A seedling? For us? Thanks, Texas Forestry Association! Visit the Food and Fiber Pavilion between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and take home a wee potted tree. SW Dairy Farmers Gazebo Stage.

COOKING DEMOS (in the Creative Arts Department’s Celebrity Kitchen):

-Morris Salerno of The Grotto. 12:30 p.m.
-Keith Hicks of Buttons. 4:30 p.m.

MUSIC

The Funkaholics. 4 p.m. Truck Zone/Toyota Stage

Allstar Weekend. 5:30 p.m. Chevrolet Main Stage.

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