State Fair Food

2013 State Fair of Texas will be remembered as the year of Big Tex

Last year’s Fair wrapped up with a pledge from Fair officials that Big Tex would be restored and back in his boots for the 2013 season. ...

Who is Big Tex? His 1952 State Fair debut was auspicious. Speechless that first year, a little engineering helped him “find” his voice...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2013 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one made with tender pork and served with...

The Dallas State Fair & Exposition, to which the present State Fair of Texas traces its origin, was chartered as a private corporation...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2012 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one sweet, one savory, were chosen for...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2011 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one based off of chicken and waffles, one...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2010 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one a brewmaster's delight, one based off...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2009 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one a twist on a favorite southern...

Eight food finalists went head to head in the 2008 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one a twist on a favorite ice cream shop...

Seven food finalists went head to head in the 2007 Big Tex Choice Awards. Two fried delicacies, one has the flavor of a homemade cookie,...

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