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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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