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State Fair of Texas Elects First Chairwoman of the Board
The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gina Armour Norris as its new chairwoman of the board during their annual meeting....
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Youth Livestock Supporters Raise $129,000 at the Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic
The 10th Annual State Fair of Texas Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic event was the most successful shoot yet. A record-breaking $129,000 was...
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2019 Theme: Celebrating Texas Creativity
Celebrated far and wide by those young and old, creativity is a gift that draws inspiration from everyday life. It is stitched in the...
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2018 State Fair of Texas Welcomes More Than 2 Million Fairgoers
Rounding out the 2018 State Fair of Texas, this year was one to remember. For the 132nd year, the annual event brought people from all...
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Announcing Extended Hours for Closing Weekend of the 2018 State Fair of Texas
Due to inclement weather faced during this year’s State Fair of Texas, Fair officials have decided to extend hours for closing weekend on...
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State Fair of Texas Closing Early Due to Inclement Weather
While we have had many fairgoers enjoying the State Fair of Texas today, due to inclement weather this evening, the State Fair of Texas...
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State Fair of Texas Moves Hunter Hayes Concert Up to 5 p.m.
Due to the chance of inclement weather this evening, the State Fair of Texas has moved the Hunter Hayes concert up to 5 p.m. He will...
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Top Steer Sets New Record at State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Auction
The 70th Annual Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with a record-setting sale of the 2018 Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s...
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State Fair of Texas Announces the 2018 Pride of Texas Award Recipient
During the 2018 Opening Ceremony, State Fair of Texas President, Mitchell Glieber, presented a deserving individual with the third annual...
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