Big Tex Blog

Ribbon-Winning Recipes from the State Fair Cookbook: Sides for a Summer Time Cookout

Cookouts are one of the best parts of the summer. In Texas, a cookout can include all kinds of food from traditional hamburgers and hotdogs...

As the registration deadline quickly approaches (mail in- July 19 or online- August 2), we’re highlighting some of our favorite Arts...

The State Fair of Texas Celebrity Chef Kitchen is a Fair-fan favorite! Located in the Creative Arts building, the Kitchen hosts popular...

A season pass for the State Fair of Texas® is more than just a ticket to the Fair, it offers you 24 days to create memories with friends...

She’s been entering various contests in the Fair’s Creative Arts competition since 1987 and she’s showing no signs of slowing down....

Calling all teachers and art professionals! Did you know that Creative Arts has specific categories just for you? While most of the Arts...

Howdy folks, Jessie with the Big Tex team here - As a decor hobbyist, this Arts & Crafts contest is one of my all-time favorites....

It’s 140 days until the 2019 State Fair of Texas and it will go by in a flash! We get mighty excited around here as the Fair gets closer,...

Let's face it, we should be celebrating our moms every single day for what she does for our families. But this Sunday is her special day to...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting...