Big Tex September 17, 2021 6:47 am State Fair Prepares to Raise Big Tex Into Place for 2021 Big Tex is reading to be lifted into his famous podium Friday morning, one week before he’s due to welcome fairgoers for the 2021 State Fair of Texas. Wake Up to Something Good 1:54 Vendors donate food after State Fair of Texas ends 1:44 Rangers fans enjoy last day of State Fair of Texas before ALCS Game 6 1:45 Visitors reflect on 2023 State Fair of Texas 2:17 State Fair of Texas General Manager retiring after 56-years 1:46 Health inspectors take a look at State Fair of Texas food vendors for code compliance