Big Tex goes up in Fair Park ahead of the State Fair of Texas
The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
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The 55-foot-tall cowboy is sporting a new outfit for the 2026 edition of the fair.
Wondering what to try when you head to the State Fair of Texas this year? Here's a look at the 2026 Big-Tex Choice Awards finalist.
This year, Big Tex will look a little different.
A Texas native, 31-year-old Aaliyah McNeal, takes home the honor with a design that blends both Texas and state fair icons.
The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026.
Big Tex was taken down and put back into storage on Wednesday. Next year, he'll have a new pair of boots.
On Friday morning, Big Tex rose 55 feet into the air on the aptly named Big Tex Circle in the heart of Fair Park.
"This change has been under consideration for several years due to rising costs, low redemption rates, and increased safety concerns," a statement from the State Fair of Texas reads.
State Fair of Texas crowns top sweet, savory, and sippable creations in 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
His famous size-96 Lucchese boots are heading to Washington, D.C., where they'll be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution as part of a new exhibit.
Fair officials said a record-breaking 76 entries were submitted. Here's a look at the 30 semi-finalists.
Big Tex, the iconic 55-foot-tall cowboy that has been part of the State Fair of Texas for 72 years, has been dismantled until next year.
The State Fair of Texas is over for the 2024 season and Big Tex is headed back to storage until next year.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
An iconic State Fair of Texas symbol is going up on Friday.
Winners were named in three categories: "Best Taste – Savory," "Best Taste – Sweet," and "Most Creative."
Fair officials will announce the final three winners later this month.
Preps are well underway for the State Fair of Texas, which kicks off Sept. 29.
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