State Fair of Texas

September 26 - October 19, 2025

The State Fair of Texas, celebrated at Fair Park in Dallas, is a grand showcase of Texan culture, agriculture, education, and community. This family-friendly event features a wide range of entertainment, including live music, educational exhibits, creative arts, a livestock show, and a food festival that includes the iconic Big Tex Choice Awards. With its mission to promote agriculture, education, and community involvement, the State Fair of Texas offers a rich experience that embodies the spirit and heritage of Texas. For more details, visit bigtex.com.

The top of the massive Big Tex figure in the foreground. He is wearing a denim outfit with a red bandana and a white cowboy hat. He is partially obscuring the Tower Building.
Pictured: Big Tex welcomes guests to the State Fair of Texas
Credit: How Big Is Texas?
The outfit worn by Big Tex is made in the original Fort Worth Dickies plant. He wears a size 200 x 325 shirt and size 434 x 240 jeans!
Pictured: A colorful float in the Charro Days parade, Brownsville
Credit: PINKE

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