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Snapshots from the 2021 State Fair Cares
A tradition since 2015, following the close of the State Fair of Texas, food and beverage concessionaires donate unused and leftover food...
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Recipients of 2021 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Announced
For the fourth year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to...
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State Fair of Texas Grant Cycle Opens for Fall 2021
The State Fair of Texas is delighted to open the only grant cycle for the 2021 year. Last year, in addition to our core three grant...
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National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Size of Big Tex’s Heart
It is no secret that every year, the State Fair of Texas attracts millions of people around the globe to Fair Park. Rides on the Midway,...
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State Fair of Texas Donates $60,000 to Restore the Home of Texas Icon and Civil Rights Activist, Juanita J. Craft
Born in 1902, Juanita Craft was an American civil rights activist, politician, and an icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating...
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State Fair of Texas, United Way Dallas’ Southern Dallas Thrives, and Communities Foundation of Texas Announce Pilot Partnership with Goodr
The State Fair of Texas, United Way Dallas’ Southern Dallas Thrives, and Communities Foundation of Texas are excited to announce a pilot...
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Kathlyn Gilliam’s Legacy Shines On
Born in 1930, Kathlyn Joy Gilliam took Dallas by storm as both a civil rights activist and a champion for education. As a mother of...
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State Fair of Texas Awards More Than Half a Million Dollars in Grants to 59 South Dallas Nonprofit Organizations
The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that more than $528,000 in grants and sponsorships has been awarded to 59 organizations in the...
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State Fair of Texas Announces First-Ever Virtual Big Tex Job Fair
The State Fair of Texas is proud to hold the first ever virtual Big Tex Job Fair, in partnership with Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas,...
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