Big Tex

Calling all food vendors! Don't miss the chance to serve your innovative creations to fairgoers at the State Fair of Texas. Apply by March 31, 2025!

Is it time for this again already? Time does seem to drag when your Fair Food tummy is growling thinking about those delicious deep-fried whatcha-doodles you found at the fair last year. What will be new and delicious at the State Fair of Texas this year? It's time to see who is closing in on the titles.

The hard work and experimentation is all over, the dishes were made, the judges did their jobs, and the winners were announced. Who won the prized Big Tex Choice Awards for 2023? Let's take a look...

The countdown is on to find the best entries into the State Fair of Texas 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Check out these finalists vying for the coveted title of best new food at the Fair!

I know what you're thinking, "how can I get me a pair of those?" You can't, but Big Tex is going to enjoy this new pair of Lucchese boots this year at the State Fair of Texas.

Big Tex is a man of many secrets... It's why his hat is so big.

The State Fair of Texas has announced the finalists for their "2014 Big Tex Choice Awards", including a chicken fried baked potato, and a beer. For the "Original State Brew" a Funnel Cake Ale.

The State Fair of Texas starts today in Big D and there's one notable change you will definitely notice Big Tex is back bigger and better than ever. After all when you live in Texas everything is twice the size.

The Texas State Fair will begin Sept. 27 and last until Oct. 20 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. On Friday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. a newly restored Big Tex will be unveiled to the public.

I think a lot of us were sad to hear the news of Big Tex catching on fire Friday. He's been a Texas icon for 60 years, but since they will rebuilt him I have a suggestion! Make him young again!!

For six decades, Big Tex has welcomed folks to the State Fair of Texas at Dallas' Fair Park. Today, however, the legend welcomed his last guests as he burned to the ground after an apparent electrical fire that started in his neck, according to Sue Gooding, a spokesperson for the fair.

This is the time of year for fairs all over the country - but nothing is better than the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. This year the theme of the 2012 State Fair of Texas is "Big & Bright."