State Fair of Texas

Big Tex is stepping up his style for 2026—and you could design his new boots!

Big Tex is the iconic greeter to everyone who enters the State Fair of Texas. But he got his start in East Texas as a welcoming Santa.

Every year the State Fair of Texas offers the best fair food in the country.

The State Fair of Texas getting unnecessary shots from one of the NFL mascots over the weekend.

Yes, fair season is almost upon us which means that some of the crazy, but delicious, food at the State Fair of Texas has been announced.

If you make a trip to the State Fair of Texas every year, plan a trip on one of these days to check out some amazing live music.

Discover the groundbreaking inventions that put Texas on the map! From Ruby Red Grapefruit to Whataburger, these innovations have shaped industries.

Today, November 26th, 2019, we're still 303 days from the next State Fair of Texas. But folks in Lubbock, across the South Plains, and pretty much everywhere else in God's Country are already planning their next trip to the one-of-a-kind event.

The State Fair of Texas is a tradition for a lot of us and maybe you plan your trip around the concerts. Well, this is when you need to go.