Press Releases

By Taylor Austin | October 16, 2019

Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction Inducts New Members to Capital Circle

The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction furthers the State Fair’s mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement....

By Karissa Condoianis | October 5, 2019

Top Steer Sets New Record at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction

The 71st Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with another record-setting sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This...

Updated Regulations and New Features for Cotton Bowl Stadium

Since the Cotton Bowl Stadium opened its doors in the 1930’s, the stadium has seen millions of fans pass through for all kinds of...

By Karissa Condoianis | September 19, 2019

Recipients of 2019 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Announced

For the second year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...

By Nikki Jackson | September 5, 2019

New Outfit for Big Tex Revealed

Your favorite giant cowboy will be sporting a new wardrobe during this year’s Fair! The State Fair of Texas and Dickies present Big...

By Karissa Condoianis | August 29, 2019

Announcing Changes to Opening Day Parade

With a little more than 28 days until opening, the State Fair of Texas has announced that it is tweaking its Opening Day celebration, which...

By Karissa Condoianis | August 21, 2019

Judges for 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Announced

With the fryers sizzling, the grills firing up, and the State Fair of Texas right around the corner, it’s time to discover who will name...

Announcing the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalists

State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to...

By Karissa Condoianis | July 17, 2019

Introducing the Free Lone Star Music Series

The State Fair of Texas presents the 2019 Lone Star Music Series, offering FREE daily live music by Texas musicians on four stages across...

Supporters Raise Record Amount at the Big Tex Golf Classic

The Ninth Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $105,330 was raised at the event, with all...