Big Tex Blog

The State Fair of Texas is a nonprofit organization that’s mission is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education,...

Tasting “Fair food” is a big reason why people visit the State Fair of Texas, but if you have any dietary restrictions or other reasons...

Small children may be pulled in a...

In the interest of the overall safety for our guests, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, and/or other wheeled forms of...

The State Fair of Texas is—and has always been—a private entity. The Fair leases the Fair Park property from the City of Dallas but is...

Unless credentialed through the State Fair of Texas’ PR office, selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and similar items are NOT allowed. We...

Large signs or props are NOT allowed. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle prior to entering the fairgrounds. Use of these items on...

Bull horns, air horns, megaphones, and similar items are NOT allowed. Please leave these items at home or in your vehicle prior to entering...

Pets are NOT allowed, but service dogs are welcome on the fairgrounds during the State Fair of Texas; however, for safety reasons, they are...