Big Tex Blog

By Taylor Austin | September 12, 2019

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Healthier Fair Foods

The State Fair of Texas® attracts fried food lovers from across the nation. The Fair offers iconic treats such as Fletcher’s Corny Dogs,...

By Taylor Austin | September 10, 2019

State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair

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

By Nikki Jackson | September 5, 2019

New Outfit for Big Tex Revealed

Your favorite giant cowboy will be sporting a new wardrobe during this year’s Fair! The State Fair of Texas and Dickies present Big...

By Karissa Condoianis | August 29, 2019

Announcing Changes to Opening Day Parade

With a little more than 28 days until opening, the State Fair of Texas has announced that it is tweaking its Opening Day celebration, which...

By Karissa Condoianis | August 21, 2019

Judges for 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Announced

With the fryers sizzling, the grills firing up, and the State Fair of Texas right around the corner, it’s time to discover who will name...

By Phillip Morales | August 7, 2019

The Fair’s Colorful New Attraction is Coming to Life

Surrounded by lights and beautiful landscaping, a small village of more than 85 handmade marionettes come to life to celebrate a fiesta of...

By Jessie Wood | August 4, 2019

Four Things Fun for the Whole Family that are FREE with Admission

Each day of the Fair, there are 110+ activities and shows that are included with admission. We know that it is impossible to be to all...

Announcing the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalists

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

By Karissa Condoianis | July 17, 2019

Introducing the Free Lone Star Music Series

The State Fair of Texas presents the 2019 Lone Star Music Series, offering FREE daily live music by Texas musicians on four stages across...

Big Tex Boot Design Contest Winner, Katie Sauceda

Katie was the winner of our Big Tex Boot Design contest and her unique artwork will be painted on the big guy's boots for the 2019 Fair...