Events
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Arts & Crafts Mail-In Registration and Mail-In Entries Deadline
Creative Arts BuildingFollowing registration, exhibitors may submit their entry item(s) by mail or choose to hand-deliver them to the Creative Arts building. Ribbon-winning entries will be displayed throughout the Fair and will be returned by mail or available for pick-up according to the way it was submitted. Mail-in Submissions – If mailing entry item(s) for submission, all entries must... Read more »
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General Admission Tickets on Sale!
BigTex.comThis biggest Texas celebration is right around the corner, which means it’s never too early to start planning your trip to the great State Fair of Texas! The big event kicks off September 27 for its annual 24-day run, so get your tickets now.
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Creative Arts Online Registration Deadline
BigTex.comCreative Arts online registrations are due!
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Mapping Your Future: Successful Re-entry Resource Fair
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas is pleased to announce our partnership with the University of North Texas at Dallas Law School, the City of Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Miles of Freedom, Unlocking Doors, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, American Civil Liberties Union, Cornbread Hustle, Faith in Texas, Dallas Leadership Foundation, Bonton Farms, TR Hoover... Read more »
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Mapping Your Future: Successful Re-entry Job Fair
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesThe State Fair of Texas is pleased to announce our partnership with the University of North Texas at Dallas Law School, the City of Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Miles of Freedom, Unlocking Doors, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, American Civil Liberties Union, Cornbread Hustle, Faith in Texas, Dallas Leadership Foundation, Bonton Farms, TR Hoover... Read more »
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Creative Arts Entry Take-In
Creative Arts BuildingCreative Arts hand-delivered submissions are due! Bring your Arts & Crafts entries to the Creative Arts building with your registration receipt. All entries must be dropped off at the Creative Arts building between Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hand-delivered submissions must also include a copy of the... Read more »
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Big Tex Champion Club Dinner
Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center , United StatesBig Tex is proud to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the Champion Club at the exclusive dinner in support of the State Fair of Texas Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center. More information coming soon.
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Big Tex Installation
Big Tex CircleYour favorite 55-foot tall cowboy is back! Watch Big Tex be lifted in the air by crane and installed for his 24-day run of the State Fair of Texas.
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Big Tex BBQ & Chili Challenge
Parking Lot between Gates 5 & 6Ready to accept the challenge and prove that your BBQ and chili is deserving of the coveted 2019 Big Tex Trophy? Fire up the grill and prep your recipes because the competition is heating up! Check back soon for more information on how to enter this year’s competition. What is the Big Tex BBQ & Chili... Read more »
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Military Appreciation Day
FairgroundsThe State Fair is kicking off its 2019 event with Military Appreciation Day, in partnership with Texas Lottery Commission. On Opening Day all active military, retired military, and veterans receive FREE admission, when they present valid documentation of military service at the gate. Spouses of service men and women with a valid Military Spouse ID... Read more »