DALLAS, TX (August 9, 2024) – The State Fair of Texas is one of the largest annual events in the world – attracting more than 2.3 million people in 2023 and bringing an estimated economic impact of nearly $500 million dollars to North Texas every fall. The State Fair of Texas engages leading security experts […]
DALLAS (July 17, 2024) – The State Fair of Texas is thrilled to announce the first State Fair Saddle Up fundraising event benefitting Texas students. This year’s event is hosted by the Big Tex Champion Club and chaired by Robert and Stephani Walne along with Honorary Chairs Kyle and Courtney Noonan. Funds raised will support the Big Tex […]
DALLAS (July 11, 2024) – Saddle up, folks – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-Fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2024 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 9 and running each weekend prior to the Fair, these family-friendly shows are free to the […]
DALLAS, TX (Aug. 28, 2023) The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied […]
DALLAS, TX (Sept. 26, 2022) Big Tex is back at the State Fair of Texas for his 70th year, returning to his rightful spot in Big Tex Circle for the annual exposition. Blue Ribbon News was among the special guests and media invited to watch as the iconic 55-foot-tall talking cowboy was hoisted into place […]
DALLAS – August 29, 2022 – It has finally arrived, the moment y’all have been waiting for – the highly-anticipated verdict that signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Fair food. The 18th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. After tasting all 10 foods and carefully evaluating each item, the all-star panel […]
DALLAS, TX (Aug. 24, 2022) Fair season is in the air, and with it, the irresistible aroma of fried food. It’s time to discover who will be crowned the winners of the 18th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Participants in the 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards submitted a total of 51 entries with 35 advancing […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 22, 2022) Howdy Folks! I’m Big Tex! There are only two words to describe me, and they are “Good Boy.” I am a one-year-old puppers and I love to play all day! I’m looking for furever people who will cuddle with me after a long day of playing! I get along with […]
DALLAS, TX (Aug. 10, 2022) The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 18TH ANNUAL BIG TEX® CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS. On Sunday, August 28, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” […]
DALLAS, TX (Aug. 1, 2022) There are endless ways for you to save throughout the run of the 2022 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SEASON PASS. Seeing and experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day […]