Big Tex Blog

 In celebration of Juanita Craft’s birthday, nominations for the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards are now open online. Established...

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that in 2025, 145 organizations serving the South Dallas/Fair Park area received more than...

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2026 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2026 commercial...

On the evening of November 20, the Big TeXellence Awards were held amongst State Fair staff, board members, and volunteers to...

It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today,...

As the Midway lights dim and Big Tex waves his final farewell, the 2025 State Fair of Texas comes to a close – yet the memories...

For the eighth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum are proud to announce the...

The State Fair of Texas announced today that the 2025 Fair will mark the final season for its iconic Log Ride on the Midway, a guest...