Where else can you watch pig races, take part in a world champion corny dog eating contest and see live music every day for a month? And that's just a start at the Texas State Fair, which kicks off at the end of this month for nearly four weeks of fun, entertainment, food and excitement - Texas style! Following last year’s second-most successful run in Fair history, organizers predict the 2007 lineup of food and fun will produce “another one” for the record books. The fair is set to run Sept. 28 - Oct 21 at the 277-acre Texas State Fair Grounds, or Fair park, in Dallas, the same park that is the year-round home of the Music Hall, Cotton Bowl and eight museums. Fair Park is also a National Historic Landmark and boasts the largest collection of art deco exposition buildings in the United States. The first State Fair to be held in Dallas was presented at this same location in 1886. Fair Park was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition which ran for six months and attracted 6 million people. An extended 31-day Fair in 1986 celebrated the Texas Sesquicentennial and drew almost 4 million visitors. This year's fair once again will draw astounding numbers of exhibitors, fairgoers and livestock. Livestock entries alone will top the 8,000 mark while Creative Arts entries will number around 7,000. The fair also boasts of some 370,000 square feet of exhibit space, an overly-large carnival and amusement ride section and the Texas Star, which at 212 feet, is the largest Ferris wheel in North America. On this year's schedule: CHEVROLET MAIN STAGE: The Jonas Brothers, Billy Ray Cyrus, Boyz II Men, Miranda Lambert, Jay Perez and Third Day are among the stars headlining the Chevrolet Main Stage. The outdoor festival-type stage offers FREE concerts (with State Fair admission). See the entire 2007 lineup here. Sponsored by Chevrolet. CHEVY TEST DRIVE: Chevrolet is giving qualified drivers the keys to some of its hottest vehicles in the 2008 lineup. Fairgoers can test drive Chevy's most popular cars and trucks. Open daily. FREE. STARLIGHT PARADE: Led by the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps, this after-dark favorite features illuminated floats, accompanied by giant puppets and characters in fantastic costumes. Nightly at 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by Kitchen Craft. FREE.  CARDSTACKER: The Sky is the Limit for Bryan Berg, the Cardstacker. He's got his sights set high on another Guinness World Record, this one for creating "the world's tallest building made of cards." He neither bends nor uses adhesives of any kind. See him daily, patiently stacking thousands of cards using his trademark grid system in the African American Museum. The last day? It all comes down, courtesy of the artist and his trusty leaf blower. Sponsored by MetroPCS. FREE. TEXAS SKYWAY: High-flyin' fun and a panoramic view await passengers gliding above Fair Park in 34 Art Deco-inspired gondolas. The new attraction travels more than 1,800 ft. from one station to the other and accommodates passengers with strollers or wheelchairs. IKEA CELEBRITY KITCHEN: An incredible see-it-to-believe-it kitchen by IKEA provides the backdrop for this popular event in Creative Arts. Local and regional celebrity chefs demonstrate their artistry in daily shows. FREE. MIDWAY LIGHTS: A Vegas-inspired, four-minute light show. Eyes turn skyward, as synchronized lights and pulsating music create a spectacle stretching along 2,200 ft. of prime real estate at the State Fair of Texas. Shows each night at 7, 8, 9 & 10 p.m. (plus 11 p.m. on Saturday). FREE.  STATE FAIR AUTO SHOW: Filling two exhibit halls and outdoor displays, the biggest new car and truck show in the Southwest features 2008 models, plus concept vehicles and weekend rallies for collectors. Admission is FREE for all State Fair visitors. 2008 TRUCK ZONE: Texans love trucks, and here's where to find the newest styles and accessories. Entertainment and the latest offerings from Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, GMC, as well as a few surprises. FREE. LUXURY SHOWROOM: Premium nameplates abound in this special area of the Centennial Building featuring automakers' luxury and premium lines. Consider options and compare sticker prices on the newest from Lexus, Infiniti, Lincoln-Mercury, Chrysler, Cadillac and Saab. Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. FREE.  CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER BARNYARD: Lots of animals to see, plus the popular nursery where sows, ewes, nanny goats and their young are spotlighted throughout the run of the Fair. Sponsored by Children's Medical Center. FREE. CLASSIC CORRAL: Vintage T-birds, Mustangs, Harleys, Model A's, Jags, Camaros, Z's, Chris-Crafts, and more, in a revolving showcase. Meet the owners and club members on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. New location: Across Grand Ave. from the African American Museum, on the lawn behind the Natural History Museum. BASEBALL AS AMERICA: The Museum of Nature & Science hosts the national tour of Baseball As America, the most significant exhibition of baseball artifacts and history ever assembled. Organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the exhibit is presented in thematic sections. Just $1 for fairgoers.  EAT, EAT, EAT: There are always ribbons to win for quilting, canning or baking at state and county fairs. The State Fair of Texas offers these time-honored contests, but it also presents challenges in the more "down-and-dirty" world of speed-eating. COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The 76,000-seat Cotton Bowl will play host to Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M on Sept. 29; Texas meets Oklahoma on Oct. 6. Tickets to the games include State Fair admission. PIG RACES: And, here they come, snout-to-snout, down the stretch, back by popular demand! Three times a day, visitors can "wager" on these wiggly piglets as they send the sawdust flying in the TXU Energy Arena. FREE.  BIRDS OF THE WORLD: Steve Martin's free-flight bird show celebrates its 19th consecutive year at the Fair with feathered performers from around the globe, plus a bird encounter area and more. Free shows, four times daily in the Band Shell. Sponsored by Kroger. FREE. SCHEPPS BACKYARD CIRCUS: Imaginations soar when younger kids dress up in costumes and take part in a show that features lion tamers, tight-rope walkers, ballerinas and a host of circus favorites. Sponsored by Schepps Dairy. FREE. THE COLOR SPACE™: L'Oréal Paris presents a revolutionary approach to beauty – a 5,000 square interactive beauty pavilion located in East Park Plaza. Fairgoers can learn about the latest trends and the latest products from the experts. FREE.  NBA FAIR: Basketball games, contests and activities for fans of all ages. Fairgoers can meet players, get autographs, take pictures and play NBA video games. Contestants in the shoot and score contests win an authentic NBA prize. Located on Nimitz Drive near the Creative Arts Building. FREE. HOME TO THE FUTURE: It's the next evolution of television, internet, phone and more! Time Warner Cable's Home to the Future exhibit is a technology showcase on 18 wheels. Fairgoers can experience interactive demonstrations of the latest products and services. Offering four rooms filled with great life-enhancing services for visitors - the exhibit offers an opportunity to try Time Warner Cable Digital Phone service, see Caller ID on TV, and use Pivot's technology for watching TV on a cell phone. FREE.  CREATIVE ARTS: Synonymous with fairs everywhere, this is the place to find ribbon-winners in more than 1,100 categories, including canning, quilts, photography and crafts. Contest kitchens feature daily competitions and cooking demonstrations. FREE. HOT DIGGITY DOG SHOWS: Lou Mack's "Top Flight K-9s" take center stage in action-packed daily performances. These famous canine entertainers will share the TXU Energy Arena with a troupe of rising stars – dancing dogs. FREE. TEXAS LOTTERY SHOW: Zany games with prizes attract lottery fans to this hot spot of Fairtime fun. Four shows daily at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Sponsored by Texas Lottery Commission.  ENTERTAINMENT STAGES AND STREET PERFORMERS: Talented and unique entertainers perform on street corners or small stages scattered throughout the park. STATE FAIR FALL GARDEN EXHIBITION: The dirt will fly as landscaping companies vie for Best of Show bragging rights in this annual gardening competition. Median strips, traffic isles and fountain bases throughout Fair Park will feature the landscapers' creations. Design and planting information is available each step of the way. FREE.  MIDWAY: More than 70 exciting rides and shows in this neon playground, including the 212-foot Texas Star Ferris wheel and 1914 Dentzel carousel. For an adrenaline rush, the Thrillway offers the latest in X-treme experiences. Rides, games, shows, souvenirs and fantastic food-on-a-stick make the Midway one of the fair's most popular destinations. FOOD & FIBER PAVILION: From scrumptious samples of Texas beef, shrimp, biscuits and more, to exciting events and exhibits featuring demos, entertainment and fashion, the Texas Department of Agriculture's Food and Fiber Pavilion offers fabulous fair-going fun. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m., daily. FREE.  MUNDO LATINO: El Matador and his Suit of Lights focuses on the art, pageantry, history and music of the traditional matador and features artifacts, photographs, video and live entertainment. Daily in the Hall of State. FREE. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS: The year-round urban oasis offers demos, exhibits and numerous activities. For a small admission fee, guests can visit a seasonal enclosure and see hundreds of fluttering native insects in the "Skies of Butterflies" exhibit, enclosed in a 30-ft by 48-ft free standing flight cage ($3 admission fee). TEXAS GARDEN RAILWAY: Designer and landscape artist Paul Busse creates an imaginative train display that appeals to young and old alike. FREE. LION KING: Disney's Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation returns with fantastic masks, costumes, puppets and a memorable score in this tale of Simba and his tragedies and triumphs in the Pride Lands. Daily (except Mondays), during the State Fair, Sept. 20 – Oct. 21 in the Music Hall at Fair Park. Schedules and ticket info is available at http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/2007dsm/lion/dsm_lion.shtm. MUSEUM SHOWS: Fair Park is filled with museums that join in the Fair-time fun with special shows. Exhibits will be announced during the coming months.