Dallas-produced State Fair documentary selected by U.S. State Dept. to be shown around the world
A Fair to Remember was the only Texas film chosen amongst the 30 films to screen in the American Documentary Showcase series.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Texas
UPDATED: City of Dallas revokes license of Lone Star Auto towing company that went rogue during State Fair of Texas
Towing company finally gets its comeuppance.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo showed up for girlfriend Jessica Simpson’s show at State Fair
Broken pinkie does not stop true love.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Dallas officials investigate possible Fair Park towing scam
Were you amongst the towed? Public Works wants to hear from you.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Updated: Photo Gallery: State Fair 2008
Everyone loves fair photos. Somehow they never get old.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
State Fair vendor shows a random act of kindness
In the middle of State Fair mayhem and mania, one small act made this the best State Fair I’ve been to in a long time.
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Dallas band Stanhope to open for Jordan Pruitt at State Fair
Stanhope is made up of four 10th grade boys from Highland Park High School.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Eleven things I learned at the 2008 State Fair of Texas
Even veteran fair-goers learn a few new tricks every year.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Concert by Dallas native teen singer Demi Lovato draws crowd at State Fair of Texas
Her magic comes from her connection to the Jonas Brothers and her role in a Disney movie, Camp Rock.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
“The Brad” eats his way through fried foods at 2008 State Fair of Texas
New Pegasus News content partner The Brad's Adventures in Food hits the State Fair on opening day where he samples this year's award-winning chicken-fried bacon.
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Adell Campbell talks with State Fair of Texas Public Relations Director Sue Gooding
The two discuss just about anything you'd want to know about the State Fair of Texas.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
New fried item at State Fair of Texas supposedly looks like ipod
We are talking the Nano, and the similarity basically boils down to = rectangular shape. But whatever. Let's not get nitpicky.
Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008
Museum of Nature & Science to present Los Barrios exhibit
The exhibit shows the importance of education, religion, music, sports and work ethic to Mexican-Americans in Dallas during the era of barrios (neighborhoods in Spanish).
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
DART offering transport to State Fair of Texas
There'll be a shuttle on weekend days from September 27 to October 19.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
UPDATED: State Fair of Texas announces 2008 list of weird fried foods
Three words: Chicken-fried bacon.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
State Fair’s Big Tex getting naked today
You know what they say about a guy who wears 284W x 185L jeans? Something sexual, probably.
Friday, July 18, 2008
State Fair of Texas 2007 breaks record$
Visitors spent $29 million on food and amusement rides.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
Disney act Jonas Brothers draws thousands of young fans to Texas State Fair on Monday
Crowds started arriving at the fairgrounds in the wee hours of the morning.
Monday, Oct. 8, 2007
Texas State Fair holds waffle-eating contest on Sunday
The winner ate 29 waffles in 10 minutes.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
State Fair Youth Livestock Auction nets record $94,000 for steer
Total sales of 4-H and Future Farmers of America livestock reached an all-time high of $1,049,044.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007
Local, statewide, and national bands and musicians featured at 2007 State Fair of Texas
The fried foods and rides may induce vomiting, but the great music will at least make it worth your while.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
Mundo Latino exhibit on display at State Fair of Texas
The exhibit highlights the proud history behind the pageantry, attire and music of the traditional matador.
Friday, Oct. 5, 2007
Out-of-towners such as Oklahomans might have difficulty buying beer at State Fair
No Texas ID? No tippling.
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007
UPDATED: Fifth annual corny dog competition going down at State Fair of Texas on Sunday
Competitors will try to eat a dozen corny dogs in 10 minutes.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007
DART construction in Fair Park on hold during Texas State Fair
Green Line construction will go on, just not right around the entrance to the State Fair.
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007
Baseball Hall of Famers to visit Museum of visit Museum of Nature & Science for Baseball As America exhibition
Five HOFers will visit on September 26th.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
DART offers shuttle to State Fair
$3 will get you to the Fair, plus a $2-off coupon towards admission.
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007
Fried cookie dough wins as 2007 Texas State Fair’s best-tasting new food creation
Deep fried latte, which won prize for "most creative," got ROBBED.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
State Fair of Texas will have 7 new food treats
And -- surprise -- just about every one of them is fried.
Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
Texas State Fair is coming and must therefore launder Big Tex’s clothes
Pssst. The State Fair's coming in a month or so.
Monday, Aug. 6, 2007
Splashy Fair Park revamp in the works
Speedboat "thrill ride" and Space-Needle-esque observation tower are among the promised perks.
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
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