J Hass, Author at State Fair of Texas

Hall of State

Towering between the Centennial and Automobile buildings, the Hall of State is a historic centerpiece located on the Esplanade across from...

Every year, in the lead up to "Howdy, Folks," the State Fair hosts several horse shows in the Coliseum and Livestock Judging Pavilion;...

It's no secret that we LOVE all things State Fair! Considering we only have 100 days to go until the 2017 State Fair of Texas, we've put...

Did you know you can take one variety of fruit tree and attach it, or "graft" it, to a whole different variety of tree? Tree Grafting is...

Created by , Paige D. Hoyt - Lewisville, TX 2nd Place--Cake Baking Carrot cakes are a spring time classic! Enjoy this delicious recipe and...

The 2017 growing season is off to a busy start at the Big Tex Urban Farms. In early March, we moved the farm from its winter home on the...

Here is a short, and dare I say sweet, blog post from our Errol McKoy Greenhouse Manager: January is a great time to plant fruit trees....

Donna Thomas-Dallas, TX Best of Show--1st Place--Party Foods Do you dare make this delicious recipe?! Try the 2015 Best of Show and State...

Howdy Everyone! From our State Fair of Texas family to yours, we hope y'all had a wonderful holiday! With the New Year right around the...

Created by, Peter Clarac- Addison, TX 1st Place--Speedy Dishes Ingredients 1 ripe mango, peeled 1 ½ cup loosely packed arugula 1...