Workers Raise Big Tex For 2021 As State Fair Of Texas Set To Kick Off September 24

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) -- The the 2021 State Fair of Texas kicks off soon but Big Tex — Fair Park's favorite cowboy — is all dressed up and taking his rightful place Friday.

The fair kicks of on September 24, one week from today.

The 55-foot-tall cowboy will resume his post this year as the official State Fair of Texas ambassador.

Big Tex Rising For 2021 As State Fair Set To Kick Off September 24 (Credit Chopper 11)

Big Tex's skeletal structure was originally built in 1949 for a Christmas celebration in Kerens. After two years there as the world's tallest Santa Claus, the figure was sold to the State Fair of Texas for $750.

The cowboy made his debut at the 1952 State Fair of Texas, but had no voice. It was until a year later that Big Tex began greeting visitors with his now legendary 'Howdy Folks!'

Each year fans of the giant wait to see his new threads — which always include cowboy boots, blue jeans and a western shirt.

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