Big Tex Blog

Celebrating Civil Rights Activist, Juanita J. Craft and Her Lasting Legacy on Fair Park and the City of Dallas

Born in 1902, Juanita Craft was an American civil rights activist, politician, and icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating for...

As part of the State Fair’s mission to promote agriculture, education, and community involvement, the Big Tex Scholarship Program offers...

Millions of people gather at Fair Park every year to make unforgettable memories with their loved ones at the annual State Fair of Texas...

It takes a team of skilled growers, urban farmers, and landscape professionals to maintain the grounds during the Fair and keep up...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that applications for the 2022 spring grant cycle are now available online. Nonprofit...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that more than $308,000 in grants and sponsorships has been awarded to 40 organizations in the...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce a new partnership with Comerica Bank, which will bring nonprofit organization Trusted...

A tradition since 2015, following the close of the State Fair of Texas, food and beverage concessionaires donate unused and leftover food...

For the fourth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...

The State Fair of Texas is delighted to open the only grant cycle for the 2021 year. Last year, in addition to our core three grant...

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