These events, much like the State Fair of Texas, prioritize the safety of their patrons by enforcing strict gun policies.
It is also notable that firearm bans are common in certain public and government-owned spaces. For instance, only police officers are permitted to carry guns in courthouses and other federal and state-owned buildings, where screening devices are often used to enforce these bans.
The State Fair of Texas has a long and storied history, tracing its roots back to the Dallas State Fair & Exposition, which was chartered as a private corporation on January 30, 1886.
The nonprofit entity has been operating the fair for 128 years.
The first State Fair was held in 1887, and the current 277-acre fairgrounds in the heart of Dallas were developed in 1935. The 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, held at Fair Park, attracted more than six million visitors over a six-month period, solidifying the event’s place in Texas history.
