State Fair of Texas The Great Texas Tradition

State Fair of Texas Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Texas Students

Fair recognized 105 Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipients from DISD and four Seasonal Employee Scholarship recipients, in addition to 120 Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients from around the state. Read More >>
The Theme for the 2018 State Fair of Texas is . . .

It's official: the theme for the 2018 State Fair of Texas has been announced. Click here to watch our theme reveal video and find out what we're celebrating this year. >>
State Fair of Texas Contributes $4 Million to the City of Dallas for Fair Park

The Fair is giving the City of Dallas $4 million to help pay for major maintenance and improvements at Fair Park, with the decision on how to allocate these funds at the discretion of the Park and Recreation director. Read More >>
Big Tex's Innovation Destinations

Some all the way across the state. Some close to home. All of them uniquely Texan. Check out our list of innovative places to visit in the Lone Star State. >>
Growing with Hydroponics on the Big Tex Urban Farms

We're growing food and donating it to the community in higher numbers than ever before, thanks to our new hydroponic water tanks. Dive in and learn how these tanks work inside of our Midway greenhouse. >>

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Not-to-Miss in 2017

Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Opening just in time for the 2017 Fair, the new Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center is a 55,000-square-foot facility that provides an awesome …
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Big Tex Scavenger Hunt
Let’s Talk Cars
5 Livestock Competitions You Don’t Want to Miss!