September 26 – October 19, 2025

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Pumpkin Fudge

Pumpkin Fudge Sherry Price - Garland, Texas 3rd Place - Candy, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their...

Pumpkin Bacon Soup Charles Chambers - Lubbock, Texas 1st Place - Guess What's Cooking, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...

My Family's Favorite Stuffing Meredith Clarac - Addison, Texas 1st Place - Fall Family Favorites, 2011 The State Fair loves to showcase...

Don't let the cold weather get you down! Warm up with this traditional Texas dish. The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts...

Make a quick and tasty cookie for your family this weekend. Enjoy this simple yet delicious recipe from one of the participants in this...

Donna Thomas of Dallas won three first place blue ribbons and the best-of-show ribbon in the State Fair of Texas' Egg and Bacon competition...

The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe blog on...

Year after year, Texans from across the state participate in one or more Creative Arts cooking contests. One of the more well-known...

Does anything beat the taste of a fresh warm cookie just out of the oven? The State Fair has offered baking contests in the Creative Arts...

Frozen Margarita Mini Morsels Created by: Shirl Dale - Dallas, Texas 1990 Appetizers Crust 1/3 c. melted butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/4 c....

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