September 26 – October 19, 2025

Big Tex Blog

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...

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...

Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture and agriculture continues to be a pillar of the...

February is Black History Month – a month dedicated to the education and celebration of Black excellence in America. Black History Month...

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....

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...

The State Fair of Texas® attracts fried food lovers from across the nation. The Fair offers iconic treats such as Fletcher’s corny dogs,...

Nobody adds color to our holidays like our State Fair of Texas fans. More than 160 participants entered our Holiday Coloring Contest, and...

Virtual calls and meetings have quickly become our new reality, and while we are grateful to still be able to connect, we also know they...

The State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of FREE concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage and throughout the fairgrounds, featuring a...

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