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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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|Uplifting Women in the Fair Industry
I never knew I would end up working in the fair industry. Like many others, when offered a position at the State Fair of Texas, my first...
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|Celebrating Black History Month at the State Fair of Texas
February is Black History Month – a month dedicated to the education and celebration of Black excellence in America. Black History Month...
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|Second Annual Race to Kindness Book Fair Provides Free Books to South Dallas Residents
The 2nd Annual Race to Kindness Book Fair, hosted by ThriftBooks, TR Hoover CDC, and the State Fair of Texas, was held on Saturday, May 21....
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|Guilt-Free Fair Foods
There are many things to look forward to when planning your visit to the State Fair of Texas, one of those things being the food. Every...
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|VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, AND HEALTHIER FAIR FOODS
The State Fair of Texas® attracts fried food lovers from across the nation. The Fair offers iconic treats such as Fletcher’s corny dogs,...
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|Meet the Winners of our 2020 Holiday Coloring Contest
Nobody adds color to our holidays like our State Fair of Texas fans. More than 160 participants entered our Holiday Coloring Contest, and...
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