State Fair Of Texas

Many vendors said there was a bump in business at the State Fair of Texas this year despite opening during a pandemic and after a year without a fair.

After going nearly two years without a traditional fair experience, crowds have one more weekend to hop on rides and fill up on fried food at the State Fair of Texas.

From funnel cakes to corndogs, continue to enjoy your fair favorites after you leave the fairgrounds at Reunion Tower’s ‘Fair in the Air’ event.   MORE: ReunionTower.com  

This is the last weekend for the State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Yona Gavino is live from Big Tex Circle to tell us about the fair’s final days this year.

We continue to highlight some of the best fried foods from the State Fair of Texas. Today, we showcase Big Tex Choice Awards winner, deep fried seafood gumbo balls, and the inspiration behind this fair favorite. MORE: BigTex.com

Each year, the State Fair of Texas holds a competition that determines the best dishes to eat at the annual event. Ruth’s Tamale House had two dishes, crispy crazy corn and brisket brittle, recognized as semifinalists during this year’s competition. MORE: BigTex.com

For foodies, families or any fairgoers who loves a good deal, Thrifty Thursdays can save you a ton of money at the State Fair of Texas. MORE: BigTex.com

The State Fair of Texas will close early Sunday night due to the threat of severe weather in North Texas.

With last year’s canceled fair, this weekend was the first time some fans experienced the Red River Showdown during the State Fair of Texas.

Kennedy Brooks ran for 217 yards and two go-ahead touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a 33-yard romp with 3 seconds left, and sixth-ranked Oklahoma beat No. 21 Texas 55-48 on Saturday in the Red River rivalry that will soon move to the Southeastern Conference.

The State Fair of Texas has played host to the Red River Showdown for more than 90 years. The annual football game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners is back to full capacity at the Cotton Bowl Stadium this year with more than 93,000 expected fans Saturday.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Red River Showdown 2021 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park.

The Big Tex Livestock Auction happens Friday afternoon in the heart of the State Fair of Texas, with school scholarships up for grabs for students across the state.