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More Than $2.7 Million Raised in 2026 for Texas Students Through the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Programs; 2026 Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction Celebrates More Than 600 Youth Exhibitors; Grand Champion Steer Sells for Record $227,000

For more than 600 Texas youth exhibitors, the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction represents the culmination of months of hard work,...

For the first time in recent State Fair of Texas history, fairgoers can park for free at official State Fair parking lots, thanks to...

A time-honored tradition at the State Fair of Texas, the Allstate® Red River Rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and...

With just a few days away until the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the University of Texas Longhorns make their way into...

The State Fair of Texas is extending a long-standing tradition of community support by expanding the validity of its free student admission...

Everyone knows the State Fair of Texas is a fun-filled experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. However, not everyone knows...

Originally scheduled for gates to open at 10:00 a.m. this morning, the State Fair of Texas will open at 12:00 p.m., due to...

The State Fair of Texas typically shines under the Texas sun, but even the occasional rain shower can’t dampen the mood at Fair...

When Big Tex® welcomes folks from all walks of life onto the Fairgrounds, it is also an invitation to be a part of something greater...

The State Fair of Texas proudly welcomes folks from all walks of life. Each year, the Fair offers a variety of amenities to make the...

Whether you’re here for the food, the rides, or the breathtaking view of Big Tex, sometimes a cold, refreshing drink will complete...