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Easy Arts and Crafts at Home for the Whole Family!
We know many of you are spending more time at home than normal, so to help pass the time, Big Tex is here to save the day! We're releasing...
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Celebrating Juanita Craft’s Texas-sized Legacy
Born in 1902, Juanita Craft was an American civil rights activist, politician, and an icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating...
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Announcing the 2020 Theme for the State Fair of Texas: “Celebrating Texas Icons”
When you hear Texas, there are certain things and certain people that spring to mind – modern marvels like Dr Pepper®, Selena, Blue...
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Creative Arts 101: Cooking Contests – Learn More
Whether you like to cook sweet or you like to cook savory, we have several contests prepared for you! Creative Arts offers daily...
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Fat Tuesday, Eat Your Heart Out: Recipes from the State Fair Cookbook
They don’t call it Fat Tuesday for nothing – this time of the year, indulging your cravings is a tradition! We know you can easily...
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NXT Fest 2020 Impacted More Than 400 DISD Students
NXT Fest 2020 Impacted More Than 400 DISD Students DALLAS – February 10, 2019 – Presented by the State Fair of Texas, 18 community...
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Kids Crafts for Spring Break
Spring break will be here before you know it, which means your kiddos will be out of school for a week. Need some ideas on keeping them...
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Share the Fair LOVE featuring YOUR photos!
L-O-V-E is a four-letter word that can leave an impact larger than #BigTex! Whether you're toasting to good friends and good times, or...
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The Voice of Big Tex Waves Goodbye
The Fair is mourning the loss of one of our Fair family members, the voice of our beloved Big Tex, Mr. Robert “Bob” Boykin. Bob...
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