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With less than one month remaining, the State Fair of Texas is calling on all artists, crafters, and culinary creators...

The 16th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic, presented by Cattlemen's Bank, was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking...

With 100 days left until the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE Chevrolet® Main Stage music lineup for this...

Deeply woven into the fabric of America's history for over a century, state fairs have been trusted places where fairgoers from all walks...

Today marks several significant milestones for the Big Tex® Scholarship Program as it announces new Big Tex Scholars for 2026. In...

The Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-shattering $458,000, with all event donations going to Texas youth...

2026 State Fair of Texas group tickets are now on sale at BigTex.com/Group. If you manage a team, lead a class, run a booster club, or...

Texans, it’s time to showcase your talent and creativity. The 2026 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides...

Big Tex is ready to announce which design he will be sporting on his Lucchese Bootmaker boots at the State Fair of Texas this fall. The...

 In celebration of Juanita Craft’s birthday, nominations for the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards are now open online. Established...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2025, 145 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2026 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2026 commercial...

On the evening of November 20, the Big TeXellence Awards were held amongst State Fair staff, board members, and volunteers to...

It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today,...

As the Midway lights dim and Big Tex waves his final farewell, the 2025 State Fair of Texas comes to a close – yet the memories...

For the eighth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are proud to announce the...

The State Fair of Texas announced today that the 2025 Fair will mark the final season for its iconic Log Ride on the Midway, a guest...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns...

With agriculture as a tenet of our organization, the State Fair of Texas is proud to induct Mrs. Minnie Lou Bradley and Mr. Jim S. Williams...

Following the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, the Capital Circle recognized Roger Perry with its highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement...

The 77th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday,...

The State Fair of Texas has awarded the 2025 Pride of Texas Award to youth camp counselors from Central Texas, recognizing their...

  Buckle up for the 2025 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top...

The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a wide variety of small businesses that sell anything from soup and drink mixes to...

Today, the State Fair of Texas® announced the launch of its 2025 official merchandise line, blending timeless tradition with fresh...

There are endless ways for you to save throughout the 2025 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to...

The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2025 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to...

For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8, and 15,...

The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 21st...

With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards....

It’s fry-nal countdown time for some of the most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2025 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread...

Liz Schreiber, State Fairs: Growing American Craft, 2024-2025, various seeds and flower petals, Courtesy of Liz Schreiber Mr. Tex's boots...

Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025...

The 15th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. $210,000 was raised at the event, with all donations going...

We’re thrilled to announce that State Fair of Texas concessionaires are off to the races with an exciting new lineup of edible...

Starting today, Texans can purchase State Fair of Texas specialty license plates to show their pride for the Most Texan Place on Earth®...

With just one month remaining, the State Fair of Texas is calling on all artists, crafters, and culinary creators to submit their work for...

With 100 days left until the 2025 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE music lineup for this year’s annual exposition....

Dallas Trinity FC today announced that the club will be facing off against legendary international organization Club América Femenil...

Dallas Trinity FC today announced an exciting new partnership with the State Fair of Texas to bring international soccer to the heart of...

There is so much to see and do at the State Fair of Texas, but for this year’s Commemorative Art, “Texas Shines Bright,” we decided...

The Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $325,000 with all event proceeds going to Texas youth...

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gilbert Gerst as its new chairman of the board during their annual meeting for the...

Finding love at the State Fair of Texas just got easier because deep-fried romance is always in season! The State Fair is thrilled to...

Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2025 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides are...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2024, 133 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2025 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2025 commercial exhibits...

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board of Directors has voted to approve the State Fair of Texas specialty license plate,...

On the evening of November 5, 2024, the annual Big Tex Business Masterclass concluded with a graduation ceremony for 15 hardworking and...

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...

 For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are proud to announce the...

We are saddened by the recent news regarding our home, Fair Park. We want to reiterate to the public that the State Fair of Texas is in no...

With agriculture as a tenet of our organization, the State Fair of Texas is proud to induct Mrs. Blair Calvert...

The 76th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday,...

Buckle up for the 2024 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers....

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce its significant contribution to the North Texas economy, generating up to $680 million last...

The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a wide variety of small businesses that sell anything from soup and drink mixes to cowboy...

The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2024 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce six brand new food vendors, a new seating area, and seven new food stands for the 2024 lineup....

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce MORE new attractions as part of the free entertainment lineup of the 2024 State Fair....

The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 20th...

With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 20th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards....

It’s crunch time—pun intended—for finalists of the three most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to...

For the sixth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 2, 9, and 16,...

The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s...

Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2024...

ALW Entertainment and the Dallas Sports Commission announced today that tickets are now available for the 2024 State Fair Classic taking...

With less than 100 days until the 2024 State Fair of Texas, our 55-foot-tall cowboy is looking to hire thousands of seasonal Tex Team...

We are excited to announce that the State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible,...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2024 State Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread...

The 14th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $212,500 was raised at the event, with all...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the FREE music lineup for this year’s Fair. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of...

A long-standing tradition in the hearts of many Texans, the State Fair of Texas has been known for its larger-than-life exhibition,...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of...

DALLAS – May 7, 2024 – The Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $322,585, with all event proceeds going...

Songblazers – A Journey Into Country Music Will Be Presented In Partnership With Broadway Dallas At The Music Hall At Fair Park From...

Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2024 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts and Cooking Contest Guides are...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2023, 101 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than...

With more than 3,000 scholars awarded for a total of more than $17.4 million since 1992, the State Fair of Texas continues to grow in its...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2024 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2024 commercial...

The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension that will keep the historic Allstate Red River...

On the evening of November 2, 2023, the annual Big Tex Business Masterclass concluded with a graduation ceremony for 14 hardworking and...

Serving as not only our largest community program but also as our largest fundraiser of the year, the 2023 State Fair of Texas proved to...

As the lights and sounds of the Midway begin to fade for the 2023 State Fair of Texas, the memories made during the Fair this year continue...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, The War & Treaty has cancelled remaining October tour dates, including their scheduled concert at the...

For the sixth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are proud to announce the...

The 75th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction raised a record-breaking preliminary amount for Texas youth, bringing in more than $2.2...

Originally scheduled to close at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the State Fair of Texas Midway will close early at 9:00...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and the...

Buckle up for the 2023 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers....

The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2023 Celebrity Chef Kitchen. More than 90 different chefs from around...

The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2023 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that four brand new vendors, three new soft spaces, and seven new food stands will be joining...

The annual State Fair of Texas is made up of a wide variety of small businesses that sell anything from soup and drink mixes to cowboy...

Every October, thousands of employees around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex experience symptoms of insatiable funnel cake cravings and an...

The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th...

With the Fair season in full swing, that also means it’s time to crown the next winners of the 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards....

For the fifth year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday of the 24-day event –...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to be a family-friendly environment for visitors of all ages to celebrate all things Texan. As an added...

The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 19th...

Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2023...

With just under 85 days until the State Fair, Big Tex has had his hands full, recruiting thousands of Tex Team members to join him in...

State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to...

Series Premieres Saturday, July 8 at 11am ET/PT on A&E New York, NY – July 5, 2023 – Premiering Saturday, July 8 at 11am...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2023 Fair. Hundreds of activities are spread throughout...

With more than 100 days until the 2023 State Fair of Texas, our 55-foot-tall cowboy is looking to hire thousands of seasonal Tex Team...

The 13th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $197,950 was raised at the event, with all...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the FREE music lineup for this year’s Fair. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of...

The 14th Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $302,200, with all proceeds going directly to Texas youth...

With agriculture as a tenet of our organization, the State Fair of Texas is proud to induct Dr. Joe Townsend into the Texas Heritage Hall...

Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2023 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts Contest Guide is now available...

Big Tex is ready to announce which design he will be sporting at the State Fair of Texas this fall. The winner of the 2023 Big Tex Boot...

The State Fair of Texas is back with something bigger and BATTER than ever. Join us in the Embarcadero Building at Fair Park on May 19...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2022 more than $576,000 in community grants and sponsorships were awarded to 83...

With over 3,000 scholars awarded for a total of more than $16.1 million since 1992, the State Fair of Texas continues to grow in its...

DALLAS – January 25, 2023 – The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2023 food and beverage concessionaire application...

For back-to-back years, the State Fair of Texas has recorded the highest attendance amongst the fairs and festivals industry, leading...

It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2023 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today,...

UPDATE: The 2022 State Fair of Texas Welcomes Record-Breaking 2,547,289 Fairgoers. For daily attendance numbers, please visit...

For the fifth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...

Following the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, the Capital Circle awarded Bill O’Dwyer a lifetime achievement award. Fundamental pillars...

The 74th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the AT&T Red River Showdown between the University of Texas Longhorns and the...

Buckle up for the 2022 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from a long list of top...

The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2022 Celebrity Chef Kitchen sponsored by Cutco. The demonstrations...

The 55-foot-tall cowboy known as Big Tex is getting a brand-new set of threads, just in time for the 2022 State Fair of Texas. Say happy...

The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2022 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that seven brand-new food concessionaires will share their culinary craft at the 2022 State...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that applications for the 2022 Fall Grant Cycle are now available online. Nonprofit...

– It has finally arrived, the moment y’all have been waiting for – the highly-anticipated verdict that signifies the ultimate...

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The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 18th...

Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow...

Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair equine shows leading up to the opening of the 2022...

State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the free entertainment lineup for the 2022 Fair. More than one hundred activities are spread...

The 12th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $145,540 was raised at the event, with all...

The State Fair of Texas is known for its culinary creations, and there’s no better place to see Texans cooking up delicious concoctions...

With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of sensational seasonal Tex Team members....

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that $100,000 in grants and sponsorships has been awarded to 9 organizations in the Southern...

The temperature here in Texas isn’t the only thing starting to sizzle – your tastebuds might, starting June 5, 2022. Eight State Fair...

For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas exposition. When you ask folks what their favorite part of the...

The 13th Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event was the most successful shoot yet. A record-breaking $253,000 was raised, with all...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that more than $148,000 in grants and sponsorships has been awarded to 23 organizations in the...

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Bruce Sifford as its new chairman of the board during their annual meeting for the...

The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights. These new foods don’t just appear out of thin air either;...

Creative Texans, it’s time to shine – the 2022 State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Handbook is now available online and registration is...

The Concessionaire Cohort for Fairs, Festivals, and Expositions (CFFE) is now accepting applications for the 2022 cohort. Created in 2017...

The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the new series “Deep Fried Dynasty” premiering tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8, at 9 p.m. CT...

Big Tex is excited to announce the return of the Big Tex Little Lone Stars Club for 2022. Parents can register their Little Lone Star, up...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2022 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2022 commercial exhibits...

Closing the gates on the 2021 State Fair of Texas embodies an even greater meaning than years past. After more than 700 days without the...

While we have had many fairgoers enjoying the State Fair of Texas today, due to forecasted severe weather tonight, the State Fair of Texas...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the AT&T Red River Showdown between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the...

Following the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction, a new member has been inducted into the Capital Circle, and three have been recognized with...

Buckle up for the 2021 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big reveals from Ram and Toyota.  Since 1913,...

It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in...

Today marks 30 days until Opening Day and the State Fair of Texas team continues to work hard to ensure a safe environment for everyone...

Supporters Raise Record Amount in College Scholarships for Students Throughout Texas The 11th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a...

With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of sensational seasonal Tex Team members....

After more than a year and a half of anticipation for the most Texan event on Earth, the time has finally come. The State Fair of Texas is...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of FREE live music during the 2021 Fair. After a year without live music, the State...

Hello, hola, bonjour, nǐn hǎo, ciao, konnichiwa, guten tag, howdy. The State Fair of Texas is known for celebrating all things Texan with...

On Monday, March 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Friends of the Texas Vietnam Veterans...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2021 Creative Arts Handbook, and registration for the 2021 Creative Arts contests...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the Big Tex Little Lone Stars Club is returning in 2021 bigger and brighter than ever. For...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2021 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2021 commercial exhibits...

DALLAS – February 22, 2021 – The State Fair Classic, a time-honored football tradition between Grambling State University and Prairie...

Planning for the annual State Fair of Texas is underway. Considering the current landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial we...

As the 2020 State Fair of Texas season ends, it’s clear that this year was one for the history books. While the 24-day event was unable...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the AT&T Red River Showdown between the University of Texas Longhorns and the...

For the third year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft House and Museum are proud to announce the recipients of the...

It’s about to get heated! The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce a special version of the Big Tex Choice Awards for 2020 –...

After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff,...

The State Fair of Texas will make an announcement by mid to late July concerning the status of the 2020 Fair. With health and safety as the...

We could all use a bit of cheer right now, which is why Big Tex has a special announcement for cowboys and cowgirls ages 12 and younger....

DALLAS, TEXAS – January 23, 2020 – The State Fair of Texas is pleased to announce that more than $483,000 in grants was awarded to 67...