State Fair of Texas The Great Texas Tradition

100 Things We Love About the Fair

We're 100 days away from the Fair! To celebrate we've compiled a list of the top 100 things we love about the Fair. Read More >>
Big Tex is Hiring!

The 2017 State Fair of Texas is just a few months away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. Read More & Apply >>
2017 Creative Arts Handbook

Get creative, Texas! Enter your work of art in the Fair's Creative Arts contests. Learn More >>
State Fair of Texas Awards $1.3 Million to Texas Youth

The Fair has recognized 102 Pete Schenkel Scholarship recipients from DISD and 115 Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients from around the state. Read More >>
State Fair of Texas Shoots for the Stars

Youth Livestock Supporters Raise $87,850 for Scholarship Fund. Read More >>
Fair Pledges a Minimum of $6 Million to City of Dallas

Following the most successful year in its history, the State Fair is proud to pledge a minimum of $6 million to the City of Dallas to be used for Fair Park improvements. Read More >>
State Fair to Celebrate Texans in 2017

The State Fair of Texas has chosen "Celebrating Texans" as its theme for 2017. Read More >>

News and Information