Over Half a Million Corny Dogs Sold at the Texas State Fair

As the Texas Star slows and Big Tex bids farewell, the 2024 State Fair of Texas comes to a close, but the memories made this year linger on throughout Fair Park. Until the gates open again next fall, the spirit of the Fair lives on in the hearts of everyone who joined us. This year over 24 million visitors made a visit to the fair this year. Here are some crazy numbers.

Over 24 days at the Fair, Fletcher's sold around 550,000 of its Original Corny Dogs. After a little research, that is around $4 million of corn dogs sold in just over threes weeks. Incredible!  Here are a few more stats about the State fair:

• More than 60,000 individual taquitos were hand rolled and sold in 24 days at Tony’s Taco Shop — home of the Big Tex Choice Awards Finalist, The Drowning Taquitos.
• Seven new vendors joined the State Fair of Texas community of vendors this year, bringing in a total of 14 new concepts.
• During the 24-day duration of the State Fair of Texas, approximately 550,000 Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs were sold, accompanied by 1,800 gallons of mustard and 850 gallons of ketchup!
• About 100,000 pieces of Rousso’s Cotton Candy Bacon on a Stick from Magnolia Beer Garden, Holy Biscuit, and Who Dat Daquiri were enjoyed throughout the run of the Fair.

Entertainment, Attractions, and Midway numbers:

• More than 144,000 fans were in attendance for the State Fair Classic and the Allstate Red River Rivalry at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium during the Fair.
• More than 35 acts took to the Chevrolet Main Stage this year, with Los Pescadores, Jesse & Joy, Wyatt Flores, and The Commodores drawing the largest crowds at their FREE concerts.
• The Bud Light Stage hosted 30 acts this year, with Luna Luna, Los Gran Reyes, and Sarah Jaffe drawing the largest crowds.
• Little Big Tex made over 150 appearances across the fairgrounds, taking over 10,000 photos with fairgoers.
• Sara Twister split 33 apples with bare hands, with one split by the hands of a member of the audience.
• More than 1,200 playing cards were torn by our resident strongman, Mighty Mike.
• The Love Bug horn blew more than 4,000 times throughout the 24-day run of the Fair.
• More than 400,000 prizes were won at the State Fair Midway, with an estimated value of $1.4 million.
• More than 100,000 rides were taken on the iconic Texas Star Ferris Wheel.

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