Big Tex Needs New Boots—Here’s How You Can Help
Big Tex is stepping up his style for 2026—and you could design his new boots!
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Big Shoes To Fill - Big Tex Needs New Pair of Boots For 2026
The State Fair of Texas and Lucchese Bootmaker are giving fans a chance to design Big Tex’s famous size 96 boots. Deadline is January 31, 2026.
State Fair Of Texas Sees 400,000 Fewer Visitors This Year
Another year of the State Fair of Texas has passed. How were the attendance numbers?
Joey Chestnut Food Competition This Saturday in Dallas
The G.O.A.T. of hot dog eating will be in Dallas this weekend competing at a new event at The State Fair of Texas.
From Corn Dogs to Frito Pie: Texas Food Creations You Love
From corn dogs to Frito pie to margaritas, Texas has created some of the most iconic foods we still enjoy today.
73 Years Ago, Big Tex was a Giant Santa in East Texas
Big Tex is the iconic greeter to everyone who enters the State Fair of Texas. But he got his start in East Texas as a welcoming Santa.
Security Change Announced for State Fair of Texas Visitors
From rides and concerts to award-winning food, the State Fair of Texas is here—with one big security change all fairgoers need to know.
The Winners of the Big Tex Choice Awards Have Been Selected
Every year the State Fair of Texas offers the best fair food in the country.