Big Tex Blog

Celebrating 135 Years: Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Fair

In 2021, we are celebrating 135 years of the great State Fair of Texas! From a Santa Claus Big Tex to making it through a pandemic, we've...

Between the stars and stripes and the red, white and blue, we asked for patriotism, and y'all showed through! Folks were asked to decorate...

Coming to the State Fair with a big group? No problem! The State Fair of Texas is fun for groups of all sizes. We've listed out a few of...

Born in 1902, Juanita Craft was an American civil rights activist, politician, and icon, best known for her tireless efforts advocating for...

The State Fair is excited to put home chefs who have been honing their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic to the test with the 2021...

Supporters Raise Record Amount in College Scholarships for Students Throughout Texas The 11th Annual Big Tex Golf Classic was a...

With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of sensational seasonal Tex Team members....

Every Spring Texans look forward to those violet-blue petals sprout up across the hill country or even alongside our highways. In...

Everything is bigger in Texas and the size of our fairgrounds holds true to that statement. With so many things to see and foods to try,...

After more than a year and a half of anticipation for the most Texan event on Earth, the time has finally come. The State Fair of Texas is...