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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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Fall Recipes from our Best of Show Cookbook
This is the time of year when you want to break out top recipes for the next food item you bring to a gathering of friends or family, so...
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The Winners of the Virtual Patriotic Celebration Contest
Between the stars and stripes and the red, white and blue, we asked for patriotism, and y'all showed through! Folks were asked to decorate...
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Time to Get Cooking! State Fair of Texas Announces 2021 Cooking Contests
The State Fair is excited to put home chefs who have been honing their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic to the test with the 2021...
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Enjoy the Heat of Summer with these Hot and Tasty Recipes!
The heat of summer is upon us! Texans are used to the heat but we're also accustomed to harnessing that heat to make some delicious food...
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The Winners of the Virtual Texas Theme Cookie Decorating Contest
The oven timer has rung and the contestants have finished icing! It's time to crown some winners in 2021's first Creative Arts Virtual...
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Creative Arts Blue Ribbon-Winning Recipes for a Full Course Valentine’s Dinner
Cooking a full course meal is the perfect way to show someone you care – whether that person is a friend, a significant other, or...
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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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