State Fair of Texas

It’s opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas after the pandemic caused organizers to put together a drive-thru event last year. A highlight of opening weekend is the State Fair Classic football game between Grambling State and Prairie View A&M.

Jawon Pass hit Donovan White with a 13-yard scoring strike in the first quarter and Prairie View A&M never looked back in a 24-10 victory over Grambling State in the State Fair Classic in Dallas on Saturday.

It’s opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas after the pandemic caused organizers to put together a drive-thru event last year. A highlight of opening weekend is the State Fair Classic football game between Grambling State and Prairie View A&M.

At the heart of Fair Park, in one of the city’s oldest sports venues, you’ll find one of the State Fair’s most cherished traditions. The State Fair Classic, a rivalry between Grambling State University and Prairie View A&M brings fans from far and wide. Allie Spillyards reports.

At the heart of Fair Park, in one of the city’s oldest sports venues, you’ll find one of the State Fair’s most cherished traditions. The State Fair Classic, a rivalry between Grambling State University and Prairie View A&M brings fans from far and wide.

It’s official, today is the first day of the State Fair of Texas and many have already made their way to say ‘Howdy’ to Big Tex, to enjoy the rides and games, and of course to get their hands on some delicious food. Our sister station Telemundo 39’s Rodolfo Maya reports.

Organizers at the State Fair of Texas are writing the book on how to operate the country’s largest fair during a pandemic. Bianca Castro reports on what’s changing so that COVID-19 doesn’t spoil the fun.

Royse City High School senior Katie Hughes says she’s excited to bring livestock and her talents to the State Fair of Texas, as events look a bit more normal than they did in 2020.

NBC 5’s Larry Collins reports from Fair Park, where gates opened Friday morning for Opening Day of the State Fair of Texas.

The mission of the State Fair is to celebrate Texas and that means promoting agriculture. Nothing does that better than the shows and contests that attract youth from all over Texas.

There’s so much excitement about the return of the State Fair of Texas this year.
Yet the absence of a state fair favorite may bring tears as well.

There’s so much excitement about the return of the State Fair of Texas this year. Yet the absence of a state fair favorite may bring tears as well.

NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen explains some of the new events you can find at this year’s State Fair of Texas.

Food vendors at the Dallas Fair Grounds said they are excited to finally welcome people back Friday for the State Fair of Texas.

NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen walks through the key safety measures put in place at this year’s State Fair of Texas.

The State Fair Classic, the match-up between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers, is back for 2021. And on Saturday, fans will watch a woman from North Texas take the field and make history.

Opening Day at the State Fair of Texas provides an opportunity to fight hunger in North Texas. NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson explains that and more efforts to feed those in need.

The State Fair Classic, the match-up between the Grambling State University Tigers and the Prairie View A&M University Panthers, is back for 2021. And on Saturday, fans will watch a woman from North Texas take the field and make history.

NBC 5’s Laura Harris caught up with James Barrera, the creator of this year’s Big Tex Choice Award Winner in the sweet category. It’s called The Armadillo.

It was a tough pill to swallow for so many when the traditional State Fair of Texas format was affected last year during the pandemic. It was especially hard for longtime fair employee, Rose Landin.