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Shop Texas: Lone Star Creativity

We at the State Fair of Texas are thrilled to focus on all-things artsy through our 2019 theme, "Celebrating Texas Creativity." From new...

“Don’t Mess With Texas,” a slogan created by the Texas Department of Public Transportation encouraging Texans and folks visiting to...

Big Tex wants you to join in on the Creative Arts fun! We know entering your masterpiece and competing with folks from around the world...

Let's face it. There's just nothing like being a Texan. Regardless if you're a fifth generation Houstonian, a West Texas cotton wrangler,...

Celebrated far and wide by those young and old, creativity is a gift that draws inspiration from everyday life. It is stitched in the...

If one thing’s for sure, Texans pride themselves on their homemade BBQ and Chili. As you know, the State Fair of Texas celebrates all...

The youth of today are the future of tomorrow! With hundreds of competitions dedicated to children and juniors, the Arts & Crafts...

As you know everything is BIGGER in Texas, including the number of competitions we have in our Creative Arts department. This fairgoer...

Ever wondered who organizes the BIGGEST collage of artwork at the State Fair of Texas? We're excited to introduce you to our Creative Arts...

Hey y’all! Jessie from the Big Tex team here with a few things to say! First off, howdy and welcome! You’ll be hearing from me quite...