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State Fair of Texas

State Fair of Texas


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

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

2008 State Fair of Texas over already, wow

Feels like it just started.

Monday, Oct. 20, 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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