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State Fair of Texas Announces What’s New for 2019

Celebrating 133 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting...

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gina Armour Norris as its new chairwoman of the board during their annual meeting....

The 10th Annual State Fair of Texas Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic event was the most successful shoot yet. A record-breaking $129,000 was...

Celebrated far and wide by those young and old, creativity is a gift that draws inspiration from everyday life. It is stitched in the...

Rounding out the 2018 State Fair of Texas, this year was one to remember. For the 132nd year, the annual event brought people from all...

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Due to inclement weather faced during this year’s State Fair of Texas, Fair officials have decided to extend hours for closing weekend on...

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While we have had many fairgoers enjoying the State Fair of Texas today, due to inclement weather this evening, the State Fair of Texas...

Due to the chance of inclement weather this evening, the State Fair of Texas has moved the Hunter Hayes concert up to 5 p.m. He will...

The 70th Annual Youth Livestock Auction kicked off with a record-setting sale of the 2018 Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s...

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