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State Fair of Texas unveils 100-plus musical acts performing for 2025

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The 2025 State Fair of Texas has unveiled the lineup of musical acts that will perform at this year's annual exposition, with headliners that include Joshua Ray Walker, Village People, Brian McKnight, and TLC.

The lineup includes all genres – from country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – with more than 100 acts performing during all 24 days of the 2025 State Fair of Texas, from September 26-October 19, free to any fairgoer, at these three music venues:

The Chevrolet Main Stage is an outdoor venue with a huge festival-type stage and experience, as well as an ADA-compliant area for guests needing special assistance. Featuring headlining and regional acts, the Chevrolet Main Stage is located next to the Craft Pavilion, near the Hall of State.
The Bud Light Stage, near Cotton Bowl Stadium, will showcase local and regional talent and is steps away from the fried food stands.
The Bank of Texas Stage, located at the Grove on Nimitz, will feature a Friday night comedy series titled “Deep Fried Comedy,” along with live music throughout the week where you can sit back and unwind with a glass of wine or beer.

State Fair SVP of Brand Experience Jason Hays says in a release that they spent months of planning and collaboration to compose a diverse and dynamic roster of artists that will promise "unforgettable performances, inspiring creativity, and a celebration of music in all its forms."

The State Fair of Texas is continuing its partnerships with Romeo Entertainment Group, who are producing the Chevrolet Main Stage lineup; and with State Fair Records, the East Dallas-based label that programs and produces the Bud Light Stage and Bank of Texas Stage.

The performers for the Chevrolet Main Stage are as follows:
All shows are at 7:45 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Friday, September 26: Wade Bowen (Kaitlin Butts 2:30 pm)
Saturday, September 27: TLC 8:45 pm (Fat Daddy 4 pm)
Sunday, September 28: La Furia Del Bravo (La Reunion Norteña 4 pm)
Monday, September 29: Theo Lawrence
Tuesday, September 30: Kat Hasty
Wednesday, October 1: Metalachi
Thursday, October 2: Willow Avalon
Friday, October 3: Brian McKnight
Saturday, October 4: Dylan Gossett
Sunday, October 5: La Mafia
Monday, October 6: Joshua Ray Walker
Tuesday, October 7: Rosas Divinas
Wednesday, October 8: Back In Black
Thursday, October 9: Village People
Friday, October 10: The Band Perry
Saturday, October 11: Paul Wall (Cameron Allbright 12 pm)
Sunday, October 12: Cold War Kids
Monday, October 13: Kylie Morgan 3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 14: Brothers Doobie
Wednesday, October 15: Madam Radar
Thursday, October 16: Straight Tequila Night
Friday, October 17: Yola
Saturday, October 18: Hawthorne Heights (Hoobastank 2:30 pm)
Sunday, October 19: Louie the Singer

The full lineup of acts can be found on the State Fair of Texas website.

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Pickleball News

Indoor pickleball concept from Georgia bounces into Frisco

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Pickleball paddles face off.

There's a new indoor pickleball concept coming to Dallas: Called Ace Pickleball Club, it's a growing chain from Georgia, making its Texas debut in Frisco in an old BuyBuy Baby space at at 2930 Preston Rd. #600. According to a release, it opens July 12.

Ace Pickleball was founded in Roswell, Georgia in 2023, and calls itself the only facility of its kind, delivering a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing.

Professional-grade cushioned courts and a welcoming community create the optimal playing experience for all skill levels. The chain currently has 15 locations across the U.S. including Colorado, Oklahoma, and Illinois.

They emphasize an inclusive community with unlimited open play, and offer clinics, tournaments, social events, and ball machine reservations. They also offer paddle demos so that members can test out the newest technology from a variety of brands to find their favorite.

When they open, they'll offer free introductory pickleball clinics for beginners to go over the rules of the sport and feel more comfortable as they learn about the game.

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Indoor facilities have an advantage in that they're impervious to weather so players can play year-round.

The Frisco location is a nearly 33,000-square-foot facility with 11 full-size courts and one dinking court designed to welcome players of all skill levels. Memberships are $129 monthly with the first month free.

Bringing the concept to Frisco is Juan Menchaca, a former corporate worker who is a pickleball player himself. When he and his wife relocated to the DFW area in May 2023, he brought with him a lifelong dream of opening a sports facility.

Introduced to pickleball by his brother-in-law, who is now training to go pro in pickleball, Menchaca was instantly hooked by the game’s fast pace, simple rules, and strong sense of community.

Opening a dedicated pickleball facility felt like the ideal first serve into the world of sports.

“I saw the demand I knew Ace Pickleball Club was the right fit,” Menchaca says. “The model is perfect for all skill levels across the Frisco community. I’ve always wanted to create something people could rally around, and this not only provides that, but helps in bringing our community closer.”

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