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By Karissa Condoianis | October 7, 2020

How to Plan for the 2020 AT&T Red River Showdown

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

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By Delaney Granberry | October 6, 2020

Top Steer Sells for $75,000 at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction

The 72nd Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning...

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By Phillip Morales | October 5, 2020

Meet the 2020 Livestock Grand Champions

Agriculture has been a part of the State Fair of Texas tradition since the first exposition in 1886, and every year since Texas youth are...

To continue celebrating iconic women, learn more about Juanita Craft, an American civil rights activist, politician, and an icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating for racial justice and equality. Needless to say, she without a doubt left a Texas-sized legacy. Find the complete blog from link in bio. #BigTex #TexasIcons #IconicWomen

By Taylor Austin | October 3, 2020

Recipients of 2020 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Announced

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...

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By Karissa Condoianis | September 21, 2020

State Fair of Texas Announces First-Ever Virtual Big Tex Job Fair

The State Fair of Texas is proud to hold the first ever virtual Big Tex Job Fair, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas,...

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By Karissa Condoianis | September 18, 2020

Celebrate Texas Agriculture with the Blue Ribbon Selection Tasting Series

The State Fair of Texas is proud to continue celebrating all things Texan – including the growing Texas wine industry. As part of State...

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By Taylor Austin | September 15, 2020

State Fair of Texas Announces 2020 Fair Food Madness Competition

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 –...

By Phillip Morales | September 14, 2020

Tour the Big Tex Urban Farms

Big Tex Urban Farms is a mobile agriculture system in the heart of Fair Park that provides fresh produce to the surrounding South Dallas...

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By Karissa Condoianis | September 10, 2020

Celebrate All Things Texan with the State Fair of Texas from Home

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce, for the first time ever, you can enjoy some of the iconic sights and tastes of the State Fair...

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By Karissa Condoianis | August 28, 2020

Nominations for Third Annual Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Now Open

The State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Steering Committee are proud to announce that nominations for the...

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