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Creativity, Texas Style
We know that ideas and inspirations come from a multitude of places. To help get your creative juices flowing, we’re crafting up some DIYs, introducing you to some creative Texans and sharing tips on making the most out of your Creative Arts experience! If you’d like a specific topic covered, please message us on Facebook!
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Fire Up Your Mixers: State Fair of Texas Announces Texas-Themed Cookie Decorating Contest
The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce the 2021 Virtual Creative Arts Contests, kicking off with Texas Theme Cookie Decorating. In...
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Tasty Treats from Texas Youth Baker
Just like her sisters, Emma Skelton loves to compete in the Creative Arts Cooking Contests. Emma won second place with this tasty recipe...
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Celebrate the State Fair of Texas at Home with Virtual Creative Arts Contests
The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce additional, new virtual Creative Arts contests for 2020 and you butter believe we’re excited...
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A Deliciously Sweet Recipe from a Creative Texan Youth!
Calvin Burress from Houston, Texas took home third place in the State Fair of Texas' Children's Youth Cooking Contest with this decadent...
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Arts & Crafts Online Registration for 2021
With over 900 opportunities, there's an Arts & Crafts contest at the Fair for everyone. With a brand-new online registration system,...
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State Fair of Texas Announces Revised 2020 Creative Arts Contests
Dating back to 1886, creative arts has always been one of our most treasured State Fair of Texas traditions, and although the 2020 State...
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Ribbon-Winning Recipes Inspired by Summer
Summertime is always a fun chance for families and friends to get together to hang out or celebrate with a backyard BBQ. Whichever it is,...
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Download the State Fair Coloring Book!
Are your kids running out of pages in their color books? Or do you just need a moment of zen that comes with coloring? Then Big Tex has...
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Sewing for the Shortage
A shortage of facemasks due to COVID19 has sparked an urge to sew! Many of our seasonal Creative Arts employees have been putting other...
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