State Fair of Texas to fully reopen in September 2021
This year you can leave your car in the parking lot and use your feet to explore the State Fair of Texas. It's coming back in all its fried food glory for 2021.
State Fair of Texas asks for public’s help planning 2021 fair
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
Settlement reached in family dispute over Fletcher’s Corny Dogs name
A granddaughter of the Fletcher's creator wanted to open a restaurant using the family name.
Big changes coming for Red River Showdown due to health pandemic
The State Fair of Texas and the Red River Showdown are a Dallas tradition. This year, the tradition had to be altered.
Youth livestock auction happening Friday at State Fair of Texas
The pandemic canceled many State Fair of Texas events but hundreds of students are still taking park in the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction.
State Fair of Texas promises changes after cars run out of gas waiting for drive-thru event
Unhappy people took to social media to complain about the long wait to get into the State Fair of Texas' drive-thru event. Some people even ran out of gas while waiting in the parking lot.
State Fair of Texas opens for drive-thru food event
Fans of the State Fair of Texas can still get their fix. But this year because of the pandemic, it's going to be a different, drive-thru experience.
State Fair of Texas youth livestock events will be held despite the fair being canceled this year
A very important part of the State Fair of Texas, at least for thousands of young people, will go on even though this year’s fair was canceled.
Dallas Arboretum, Big Tex ready to welcome crowds this weekend at limited capacity
Popular outdoor events will be limited on what is supposed to be a nice weather weekend across North Texas.
Big Tex returns to Fair Park for 2020 drive-thru events
If you are having State Fair of Texas withdrawals, there is a cure coming to Fair Park – a drive-thru experience.
Missing the State Fair of Texas? Here’s are several ways to enjoy it this year
The State Fair of Texas will not open because of the pandemic this year but there are several ways you can get at least a small taste of the tradition.
Fletcher’s corny dogs available at Golden Chick restaurants for a limited time
You might not be able to get your Fletcher’s corny dog at the State Fair of Texas this year but you can now get one at any Golden Chick drive-thru.
State Fair of Texas planning drive-thru food and photo event
There will be no State Fair of Texas this year but you’ll still be able to get some of the experience.
$14 million Hall of State restoration project nearly complete
A crown jewel of Fair Park’s beloved art deco architecture is coming back to its original glory.
Fletcher’s announce pop-up events around the DFW area
With the State Fair of Texas canceled, Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs is planning to hold several pop-up events to help people satisfy their corny dog cravings.
Organizers to make decision by July if State Fair of Texas will return in 2020
State Fair of Texas officials says they will make a decision by mid or late July whether or not the annual event will happen this year.
State Fair of Texas unveils its 2020 theme: Celebrating Texas Icons
The State Fair of Texas is highlighting Texas icons for its 2020 theme.
State Fair of Texas mourns the loss of Bob Boykin, voice of Big Tex
The man behind the famous “Howdy, folks!” has passed away.
Big Tex taken down after 2019 State Fair of Texas
Big Tex was taken down by a giant crane on Wednesday morning and disassembled by a team of workers.