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Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center

Opening just in time for the 2017 Fair, the new Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center is a 55,000-square-foot facility that provides an...

It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in...

DALLAS, TEXAS – August 4, 2017 – Just in time to kick-off the State Fair of Texas are the 2017 pre-Fair horse shows! This month-long...

It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are gearing up to debut their latest and greatest edible innovations to the...

The race is has begun as concessionaires return to their kitchens in preparation for another Fair food frenzy at the State Fair of Texas....

Celebrating 131 years of tradition in the fall, the State Fair of Texas® will return for another season of food, festivities, and family...

With live music as one of its cornerstones, the State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of free concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage,...

The 2017 State Fair of Texas is just a few months away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications...

With Memorial Day just a few days away, there is no better time to honor those who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces....

DALLAS, TEXAS – May 22, 2017 – Now available online with all the details on the latest and greatest competitions, the 2017 Creative...

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