Video: Best fried and true stories from the 2009 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?
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
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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?
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
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.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
Customers must show ticket stub or photos of themselves consuming deep-fried delicacies.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009
Nearly six figures for the grand champion steer.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
More than 51,000 people attended the game at the Cotton Bowl.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
The real bright spot was getting to see the multi-talented raw vegan chef, Miranda Martinez of Bliss Raw Cafe, ply her craft.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Which looks vaguely like doughnut holes.
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Groups of 50 or more gathered to gawk at the Midway Barker, the famous “half man.”
Friday, Sept. 25, 2009
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.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
On tap this week is the State Fair of Texas, The Jungle Book, and more Oktoberfest.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
The fair is in the air.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Can you believe it? There are 11 ways to not pay a ton at the fair.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
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.
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009
They wisely recognized that they had to give deep-fried butter some kind of award.
Monday, Sept. 7, 2009
A Fair To Remember will screen hourly at the Music Hall in Fair Park.
Monday, Sept. 7, 2009
Campbell talks with fair VP of Public Relations Sue Gooding and restaurateur Christi Erpillo.
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009
100% pure butter is whipped till light and fluffy, then specially sweetened with a choice of several flavors.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009
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!
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Coming to Fair Park September 25 through October 18.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
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
Towing company finally gets its comeuppance.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Broken pinkie does not stop true love.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
Were you amongst the towed? Public Works wants to hear from you.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Everyone loves fair photos. Somehow they never get old.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008
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
Stanhope is made up of four 10th grade boys from Highland Park High School.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Even veteran fair-goers learn a few new tricks every year.
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
Her magic comes from her connection to the Jonas Brothers and her role in a Disney movie, Camp Rock.
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
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
The two discuss just about anything you'd want to know about the State Fair of Texas.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
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
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
There'll be a shuttle on weekend days from September 27 to October 19.
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
Three words: Chicken-fried bacon.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
You know what they say about a guy who wears 284W x 185L jeans? Something sexual, probably.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Visitors spent $29 million on food and amusement rides.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
Crowds started arriving at the fairgrounds in the wee hours of the morning.
Monday, Oct. 8, 2007
The winner ate 29 waffles in 10 minutes.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007
Total sales of 4-H and Future Farmers of America livestock reached an all-time high of $1,049,044.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007