State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas is officially over, and we remember it fondly by catching Big Tex on his way out. Y'all come back, ya hear?

Some arrived as early as 2 a.m. to see the taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show, which featured Martina McBride, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, and quick snippets of the talk show queen.

Nearly six figures for the grand champion steer.

More than 51,000 people attended the game at the Cotton Bowl.

The real bright spot was getting to see the multi-talented raw vegan chef, Miranda Martinez of Bliss Raw Cafe, ply her craft.

Which looks vaguely like doughnut holes.

Groups of 50 or more gathered to gawk at the Midway Barker, the famous “half man.”

We tell you what's new with the fair this year. You'll be welcomed with open arms by Big Tex, the friendliest cowboy in town.

On tap this week is the State Fair of Texas, The Jungle Book, and more Oktoberfest.

The fair is in the air.

Can you believe it? There are 11 ways to not pay a ton at the fair.

The Green Line is now open. While you prepare to trek down to the State Fair of Texas, check out the fun activities we found at each new stop.

They wisely recognized that they had to give deep-fried butter some kind of award.

A Fair To Remember will screen hourly at the Music Hall in Fair Park.

Campbell talks with fair VP of Public Relations Sue Gooding and restaurateur Christi Erpillo.

100% pure butter is whipped till light and fluffy, then specially sweetened with a choice of several flavors.

In honor of the first day of school, we bring you an all-ages education session. The photo gallery and video take you on a trip through a rare Texana collection -- including a letter signed by Sam Houston!

A Fair to Remember was the only Texas film chosen amongst the 30 films to screen in the American Documentary Showcase series.