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By Karissa Condoianis | July 6, 2020

2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns

After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff,...

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By Karissa Condoianis | June 17, 2020

Official Decision on 2020 State Fair of Texas by Late July With Health and Safety as Top Priority

The State Fair of Texas will make an announcement by mid to late July concerning the status of the 2020 Fair. With health and safety as the...

By Taylor Austin | April 30, 2020

State Fair of Texas Awards More Than $1.24 Million to Texas Students

DALLAS – April 29, 2020 – We are proud to announce another year of supporting Texas students through college scholarships, with the...

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By Karissa Condoianis | April 27, 2020

State Fair of Texas Introduces the Big Tex Little Lone Stars Club

We could all use a bit of cheer right now, which is why Big Tex has a special announcement for cowboys and cowgirls ages 12 and younger....

No April Fool’s joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you think you have the perfect voice to fit our Texas-sized cowboy? We know, it’s a tall task, (55-foot tall to be exact,) but if you’re up for the challenge, head to the link in our bio for more information on the audition process and opportunity of a lifetime. First round auditions open today, and submissions will be accepted through April 15, 2020.

By Karissa Condoianis | April 1, 2020

State Fair of Texas is Searching for Next Voice of Big Tex

DALLAS – April 1, 2020 – No April Fool’s joke here. The State Fair of Texas really is looking for the next Voice of Big Tex. Do you...

By Taylor Austin | February 10, 2020

NXT Fest 2020 Impacted More Than 400 DISD Students

NXT Fest 2020 Impacted More Than 400 DISD Students DALLAS – February 10, 2019 – Presented by the State Fair of Texas, 18 community...

By Karissa Condoianis | January 23, 2020

More than $483,000 in Grants Awarded to 67 South Dallas Nonprofits by the State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TEXAS – January 23, 2020 – The State Fair of Texas is pleased to announce that more than $483,000 in grants was awarded to 67...

Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction Inducts New Members to Capital Circle

The Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction furthers the State Fair’s mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement....

By Karissa Condoianis | October 5, 2019

Top Steer Sets New Record at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction

The 71st Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with another record-setting sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This...

Updated Regulations and New Features for Cotton Bowl Stadium

Since the Cotton Bowl Stadium opened its doors in the 1930’s, the stadium has seen millions of fans pass through for all kinds of...

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