Big Tex Blog

Texas-Oklahoma series name updated to AT&T Red River Showdown

Classic college football series receives brand refresh for 109th matchup at the State Fair of Texas. Same classic game with a re-energized...

Today's Throwback Thursday item comes from the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition. This commemorative Centennial hat was owned by renowned...

After a particularly cold winter, it spring is finally here. The plants in the Errol McKoy Greenhouse on the Midway at Fair Park are...

Next week, college sports fans will turn their eyes to North Texas as the NCAA® Final Four basketball championship rolls into town. To...

Spring has sprung in Texas and what better way to usher in the season than firing up the grill. Betty McKnight's Roasted Corn and Bacon Dip...

March 14, or 3/14, is known around the nation as Pi Day. In the spirit of the holiday, the State Fair offers up this blue ribbon-winning...

The State Fair of Texas’ highly regarded reputation for food speaks for itself. And now, a new twist on that popular topic. Winner of the...

Created by: Shelia Doucet - Richland Hills, TX 2013 Best of Show - Great American SPAM® Championship The State Fair of Texas’ highly...

Created by: Glenda Curry - Trophy Club, TX 2012 Best of Show - Cake Baking This week, we bring you a State Fair of Texas best-of show...

The State Fair of Texas® has selected Deep in the Heart of Texans as its theme for this year’s exposition, Sept. 26-Oct. 19. “For...