September 29 – October 22, 2023
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Creative Arts Cookbook Recipes Each year, the State Fair of Texas ribbon-winning recipes are shared in a one-of-a-kind cookbook. Recipes that have either made it through generations or perhaps a newly inspired dish, this selection of history cannot be found anywhere else. Purchase your winning recipes cookbook today or enjoy the ones we’ve selected below.
A Decade of Delicious
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Featuring the best of the best over the past decade, this year’s cookbook celebrates the recipes that took home the top prize in their category. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, the Best of Show Cookbook will become your go-to place for exciting new recipes.
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on bigtex.com. Enter...
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More than a decade of decadence. Since 2005, the State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards contest has solidified the annual exposition as the...
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Thanks to a recent donation from former Administrative Assistant Skipper Vancil, the State Fair Creative Arts Department now has a complete...
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Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Lillian...
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Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe.
Hot Corn Dip
Monette Carr - Garland,...
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Crispy Orange Yams
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog...
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Best BBQ Beans in Texas
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...
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Apple Walnut Cornbread Dressing
The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new...
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