Big Tex Blog

Young 4-H member strives for success

Kelsey Draehn, a Washington County 4-H member, from Brenham, Texas, has been showing and competing in Dairy Livestock Judging for the past...

On October 10 of the 2013 State Fair of Texas®, Anderson Bean® sponsored the 1st Annual Big Tex® 4x4 Chute-Out. The first of its kind at...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2013 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one made with tender pork and served with...

Have a product or service you would like to showcase at the 2014 State Fair of Texas? Applications are currently being accepted for...

Agriculture students from across the state exhibited their stock during the annual event. Hereford, Texas, native Sage Martin sold for her...

The State Fair of Texas and great food go hand in hand. We are the Fried Food Capital of Texas after all. But food at the here at the...

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Last year’s Fair wrapped up with a pledge from Fair officials that Big Tex would be restored and back in his boots for the 2013 season. ...

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The focal point of the State Fair of Texas Midway is the newly completed Top o’ Texas Tower ride. Foundation for the super gyro tower was...