The 13th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for Texas students. A record-breaking $197,950 was raised at the event, with all...
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FREE Texas-Sized Music Festival at the 2023 State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the FREE music lineup for this year’s Fair. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of...
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National Mental Health Awareness Month at the State Fair of Texas
It is a little-known fact that the State Fair of Texas operates year-round with more than 60 full-time employees. There is no...
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2023 Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic Breaks All-Time Fundraising Record; State Fair of Texas Supporters Raise More Than $300,000 for Texas Students
The 14th Annual Big Tex® Clay Shoot Classic event raised a record-breaking $302,200, with all proceeds going directly to Texas youth...
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Big Tex Staff Spotlight
Lea WrightAccounting Coordinator Lea is in her fourth year as Accounting Coordinator; however, the Fair is familiar to her, as she...
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Celebrate National Volunteer Month with the State Fair of Texas
April is National Volunteer Month, and the State Fair of Texas would like to recognize our outstanding and dedicated volunteers of the...
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Earth Day at Big Tex Urban Farms
During the week of April 17, the State Fair of Texas full-time team revealed their green thumbs by volunteering at Big Tex Urban Farms. The...
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State Fair of Texas Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of National Ag Day
Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture and agriculture continues to be a pillar of the...
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2023 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts Contest Guide Now Available
Texans, it is time to showcase your talent and creativity – the 2023 State Fair of Texas Arts & Crafts Contest Guide is now available...
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State Fair of Texas Announces All-New Battle for the Blue Ribbons
The State Fair of Texas is back with something bigger and BATTER than ever. Join us in the Embarcadero Building at Fair Park on May 19...
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