Big Tex

Big Tex is stepping up his style for 2026—and you could design his new boots!

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.

The iconic Log Ride at the State Fair of Texas is retiring after 40 years! Take your final splash before it closes on October 19, 2025.

Calling all food vendors! Don't miss the chance to serve your innovative creations to fairgoers at the State Fair of Texas. Apply by March 31, 2025!

Is it time for this again already? Time does seem to drag when your Fair Food tummy is growling thinking about those delicious deep-fried whatcha-doodles you found at the fair last year. What will be new and delicious at the State Fair of Texas this year? It's time to see who is closing in on the titles.

I know what you're thinking, "how can I get me a pair of those?" You can't, but Big Tex is going to enjoy this new pair of Lucchese boots this year at the State Fair of Texas.

The State Fair of Texas has announced the finalists for their "2014 Big Tex Choice Awards", including a chicken fried baked potato, and a beer. For the "Original State Brew" a Funnel Cake Ale.

I think a lot of us were sad to hear the news of Big Tex catching on fire Friday. He's been a Texas icon for 60 years, but since they will rebuilt him I have a suggestion! Make him young again!!

For six decades, Big Tex has welcomed folks to the State Fair of Texas at Dallas' Fair Park. Today, however, the legend welcomed his last guests as he burned to the ground after an apparent electrical fire that started in his neck, according to Sue Gooding, a spokesperson for the fair.