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|Recipients of 2019 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Announced
For the second year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...
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|Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Healthier Fair Foods
The State Fair of Texas® attracts fried food lovers from across the nation. The Fair offers iconic treats such as Fletcher’s Corny Dogs,...
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|State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair
For the second year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 2, 9, and 16,...
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|New Outfit for Big Tex Revealed
Your favorite giant cowboy will be sporting a new wardrobe during this year’s Fair! The State Fair of Texas and Dickies present Big...
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|Announcing Changes to Opening Day Parade
With a little more than 28 days until opening, the State Fair of Texas has announced that it is tweaking its Opening Day celebration, which...
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|Judges for 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Announced
With the fryers sizzling, the grills firing up, and the State Fair of Texas right around the corner, it’s time to discover who will name...
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|The Fair’s Colorful New Attraction is Coming to Life
Surrounded by lights and beautiful landscaping, a small village of more than 85 handmade marionettes come to life to celebrate a fiesta of...
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|Four Things Fun for the Whole Family that are FREE with Admission
Each day of the Fair, there are 110+ activities and shows that are included with admission. We know that it is impossible to be to all...
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|Announcing the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalists
State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to...
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