Everyone's favorite 55 ft tall cowboy has finally arrived and you know what that means! Fair time is almost here. Big Tex was installed...
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Seven Things You Can Do at the Fair at Night!
The State Fair of Texas fun doesn’t end when the sun goes down, perhaps it's even better in the evening! Picture this—Midway lights, a...
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State Fair of Texas Announces New Foods
If you love Fair food, then you’re in luck! Fair concessionaires are serious about providing you with great-tasting, unique foods each...
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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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Nothing to Whine About: Taste 12 of Texas’s Best Wines
The State Fair Wine Garden is the perfect destination, whether you need a place to relax or a way to start your day off right. You can head...
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State Fair of Texas Announces Judges for 2018 Big Tex Choice Awards
The concessionaires are ready, the food is hot, and taste buds are tingling. The wait is almost over – the 14th Annual Big Tex® Choice...
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Big Tex Scavenger Hunt
While our 55-foot tall cowboy is one-of-a-kind, there are a few more places you’ll be able to see Big Tex during your visit to the Fair....
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Top Four FREE Things To Do at the Fair for the Whole Family!
Each day of the Fair, there are more than 110 free activities and shows that are included with admission. Here are a few suggestions to...
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Cooking Contests for Kids!
For our future chefs of the world, kiddos also have a chance to turn up the heat in the Fair’s Creative Arts Competition Kitchen on...
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Continuing to Honor A Dallas Icon at the State Fair of Texas
The home of Civil Rights icon, Juanita Craft needs our attention to preserve and renovate this critical facility and piece of history....
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