State Fair Of Texas

Elizabeth Norwood, a Waxahachie teenager who competed in her fourth State Fair, heads to the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction Friday with “Maximus,” her 1,200 pound Black Angus that was named Champion Lightweight British Steer.

For 68 years, Big Tex has greeted tens of millions of people who visit the annual State Fair of Texas. And even if what is happening this fall is not quite the fair experience people have come to expect over the decades, the 55-foot tall cowboy will still bellow out his hearty “Howdy folks!” to all those who take part...

The State Fair of Texas typically pumps in over $400 million into the DFW area. Some businesses surrounding Fair Park are concerned this year’s modified event may not have a big impact on their bottom line.

Five-time Big Tex Choice Award winner Abel Gonzales, Jr., reveals his famous Fried PB&J sandwich recipe.

State Fair of Texas organizers have curated an online experience to help families celebrate fair traditions from their living room or kitchen.

The 2020 State Fair of Texas may be canceled, but there’s an alternative that will allow fairgoers to enjoy fair food and get a picture with Big Tex with the “Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru.”

Thousands of kids across Texas go to the State Fair of Texas every year to compete in livestock shows. And they’ll do it this year, too, with a revised schedule and events spread out over 10 days.

Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que celebrated their 44th year in business in August, with the Reaves brothers, Brent and Juan, at the helm since 2010.

The 2020 State Fair of Texas may be canceled, but fair foodies can still get their fix. Starting Friday, Fair Park will open for a Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru.

This week is usually the start of the State Fair of Texas, and while the pandemic may have canceled the fun, the fair called “an audible” to put on the youth stock show.

The Statler Hotel in downtown Dallas is trying to bring the fair back to life in some way, starting Friday.

Fletcher’s is now selling its corny dogs at 187 of “Golden Chick: restaurants throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The Fletcher’s dogs are available through Oct. 25. The move comes after the State Fair of Texas was canceled as a safety precaution during the coronavirus pandemic.