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2014 Big Tex Choice Awards

More than a decade of decadence. Since 2005, the State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards contest has solidified the annual exposition as the...

Thanks to a recent donation from former Administrative Assistant Skipper Vancil, the State Fair Creative Arts Department now has a complete...

Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe. Bacon Wrapped Smokies Lillian...

Finger food galore - kick off your football-filled weekend with this quick and easy gameday recipe. Hot Corn Dip Monette Carr - Garland,...

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

Best BBQ Beans in Texas The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...

Apple Walnut Cornbread Dressing The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new...

Grandma's Gingerbread The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our new recipe...

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

Orange Cranberry Delight Biscuits The State Fair loves to showcase Creative Arts competitors and their creations in our Cookbook and our...

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