Big Tex Blog

Texas Wildflower Photo Challenge

Every Spring Texans look forward to those violet-blue petals sprout up across the hill country or even alongside our highways. In...

Everything is bigger in Texas and the size of our fairgrounds holds true to that statement. With so many things to see and foods to try,...

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...

The heat of summer is upon us! Texans are used to the heat but we're also accustomed to harnessing that heat to make some delicious food...

Texas rosé should be a staple in a wine lover’s repertoire. Not only is rosé a refreshing way to balance the rising temperatures,...

The 12th Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event was the most successful shoot yet. A record-breaking $212,185 was raised, with all...

We are proud to announce another year of supporting Texas students through new college scholarships, with the State Fair of Texas awarding...

Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the return of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2021...