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October 2026
Briefing on the year in review for Fair Park, presented by Dallas Park and Recreation staff.
Fair Park Year in Review [Ryan O’Connor, Senior Deputy Director, Dallas Park and Recreation; Brett Wulke, General Manager Fair Park, Dallas Park and Recreation]
September 2026
Authorizes a four-year, four-party agreement with Grambling State University, Prairie View A&M University, and the State Fair of Texas to keep hosting the State Fair Classic football game at the Cotton Bowl, with city payments to each school totaling up to $2,350,000.
…Fair Classic football game held annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium located in Fair Park during the State Fair of Texas; (2) the City to pay Prairie View A&M University…
Authorize a four-year agreement with Grambling State University, Prairie View A&M University, and the State Fair of Texas for the annual State Fair Classic at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The City would make specified payments to both universities through 2029 from the Fair Park Fund.
…Fair Classic football game held annually at the Cotton Bowl Stadium located at Fair Park during the State Fair of Texas; (2) authorize the City to pay Prairie View A&M…
June 2026
Authorization of a four-year service agreement with the State Fair of Texas for Dallas Fire-Rescue to provide emergency medical services at Fair Park during the annual fall fair, July Events, and additional special events from 2026 through 2030, generating an estimated $1,392,333 in revenue for the General Fund.
…-Rescue Department to provide emergency medical services during (1) the fair at Fair Park every Fall beginning in 2026 through 2030 on specified dates; (2) July Events a…
Authorizes a three-year interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with ACT Event Services, Inc. for janitorial services at Fair Park administration areas and on an as-needed basis during events, not to exceed $300,000.
…Building, Visitor Center as well as on an as-needed basis during events held at Fair Park located at 3809 Grand Avenue - Not to exceed $300,000.00 - Financing: Fair Park…
Authorizes a four-year service agreement with State Fair of Texas for Dallas Fire Rescue to provide emergency medical services at Fair Park during the annual Fall fair (2026–2030), July Events, and additional events, with all revenues deposited into the General Fund.
Authorize a four-year service agreement with State Fair of Texas for the City of Dallas through its Dallas Fire Rescue Department to provide emergency medical services during (1) the fair at Fair Park
May 2026
Briefing update on the Breakaway Music Festival held at Fair Park, presented by Fair Park's General Manager and Dallas Park and Recreation's Senior Deputy Director.
Breakaway Music Festival at Fair Park Update [Brett Wulke, General Manager, Fair Park; Ryan O’Connor, Senior Deputy Director, Dallas Park and Recreation]
April 2026
Visit Dallas is hosting the second annual Dallas Can-Do Spirit Day on May 7, 2026 at Fair Park, rallying hospitality industry volunteers for a cleanup and beautification effort ahead of the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, while highlighting tourism's $10.9 billion economic impact and support for more than 60,000 regional jobs.
Visit Dallas Celebrates “Dallas Can-Do Spirit Day,” Showcasing the Power of Tourism
Authorization to apply for and accept a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant of up to $3 million for improvements to Community Park at Fair Park, located at 1200 Second Avenue.
Authorize (1) an application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for improvements to Community Park at Fair Park, located at 1200 Second Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00;
A briefing on the Fair Park operations model and revitalization strategy, presented by senior representatives from Park and Recreation, Transportation and Public Works, Economic Development, and Dallas Police Department.
Fair Park Operations Model and Revitalization Strategy Update [Ryan O’Connor, Senior Deputy Director, Dallas Park and Recreation; Brett Wulke, Assistant Director, Dallas Park and Recreation; Ghassan K