Big Tex Blog

Live with the Big Tex Team: Creating the 2018 Theme

Go behind the scenes at Matchbox Studio to discover how a collaborative team of designers developed the State Fair of Texas' 2018 theme:...

It’s springtime in Texas, y’all, and whether you’re spring breaking or just hitting the road for a weekend getaway, the Lone Star...

Do you know what hydroponic growing is? Have you ever seen a hydroponic growing system before? If you haven’t, don’t worry –...

From America’s first self-contained modern shopping center, stadium nachos, iconic corn chips, the frozen margarita machine, handheld...

Love is in the air, but in Texas, not just during the month of February. When September comes around and the State Fair of Texas opens it's...

Valentine's Day is around the corner! Are you looking for a new gift idea for your loved one other than roses? Why not get creative and...

As a “plant smith,” I love the month of January. The winter crops are rolling in, it’s still a good time to plant trees, and it’s...

Tired of the same "game day" spread at your next party? Super Bowl Sunday is around the corner and this year, you can score big with these...

Growing your own citrus tree can be a rewarding pleasure for a North Texas gardener. Not only are homegrown citrus fruit a real treat, but...

A large part of the State Fair of Texas experience is food, so it’s no surprise that one of our favorite things about the holidays are...