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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2019 State Fair Horse Shows
Every year, the State Fair’s Livestock department hosts several free pre-Fair horse shows on weekends leading up to the State Fair of...
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Supporters Raise Record Amount at the Big Tex Golf Classic
The Ninth Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $105,330 was raised at the event, with all...
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State Fair of Texas Announces GO TEXAN Blue Ribbon Wine Selection
In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, we are happy to introduce...
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State Fair of Texas Announces What’s New for 2019
Celebrating 133 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family...
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