Howdy, folks! DART and the State Fair of Texas welcome college football fans to Dallas. With the fair making its annual run from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20 at Fair Park in Dallas, that means it’s time for exciting gridiron action. Your game ticket includes admission to the fairgrounds on…
By Tricia White | Managing Editor Big Tex is ready to emcee another fun year of corny dogs, rides, and all those things you can only get at the State Fair of Texas®. As always, DART is the best way to get there. No traffic snarls or parking expenses –…
With 23 days until opening, the State Fair of Texas has announced changes to the Opening Day celebration, which is Friday, September 27. The State Fair of Texas is continuing the annual tradition of the Opening Day Parade; however, the parade will take place in Fair Park beginning this year…
Big Tex, official greeter and icon of the State Fair of Texas, is known around the globe as the world’s tallest cowboy. The gentle giant has welcomed millions of guests to the annual exposition in Fair Park, but many don’t know his history—who he used to be and how he…
It’s that time of year! With less than 60 days until Opening Day, guests can now purchase their general admission tickets to the 2019 State Fair of Texas. Save money by buying tickets online, in advance. With a gate price of $18, general admission tickets are also available online for…
In keeping with the State Fair of Texas mission of promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair of Texas is introducing the Fair’s new Blue Ribbon Wine Selection program. Sponsored by GO TEXAN and in partnership with the Texas Wine Advocate, 12 of Texas’ best wines were selected…
The 2019 State Fair of Texas® is less than 90 days away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. The State Fair is a beloved Texas tradition, so it’s easy to see why working…
The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce its confirmed list of 2019 FREE headlining concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage. Featuring a wide variety of musical acts across all genres, the Chevrolet Main Stage hosts the Fair’s lineup of nationally recognized headliners, in addition to the many venues…
Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education, and community involvement. Looking forward to another year of supporting Texas students through college scholarships, the State Fair honored its Dallas-area 2019 scholarship recipients at the annual Big…