Big Tex Blog

Creative Arts Winner: Jill S.

She’s been entering various contests in the Fair’s Creative Arts competition since 1987 and she’s showing no signs of slowing down....

Calling all teachers and art professionals! Did you know that Creative Arts has specific categories just for you? While most of the Arts...

Howdy folks, Jessie with the Big Tex team here - As a decor hobbyist, this Arts & Crafts contest is one of my all-time favorites....

It’s 140 days until the 2019 State Fair of Texas and it will go by in a flash! We get mighty excited around here as the Fair gets closer,...

Let's face it, we should be celebrating our moms every single day for what she does for our families. But this Sunday is her special day to...

Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting...

The State Fair of Texas Board of Directors has appointed Gina Armour Norris as its new chairwoman of the board during their annual meeting....

After years of competing in Creative Arts contests and meeting lots of new friends, Kate is excited to pass down the tradition to her...

The 10th Annual State Fair of Texas Big Tex Clay Shoot Classic event was the most successful shoot yet. A record-breaking $129,000 was...

Just a few blocks from the State Fair of Texas sits James Madison High School, a place that Marcus Johnson knows all too well. As Assistant...