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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...

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...

In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, we are happy to introduce...

Celebrating 133 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting...

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gina Armour Norris as its new chairwoman of the board during their annual meeting....

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...

Celebrated far and wide by those young and old, creativity is a gift that draws inspiration from everyday life. It is stitched in the...

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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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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