We are greeted by Big Tex every year as we walk into the State Fair of Texas. What you may not know is that he got his start as a Santa greeting folks in Kerens.
You come to the State Fair of Texas for the rides, the carnival games, live music and, of course, the food. Get a preview of what you'll find right now.
Every year, a panel of celebrity judges get the taste the best from the many State Fair of Texas concessionaires and determine the winners in four categories.
Fair season is, yes, three months away. For the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, they're showing off what to expect for the 2026 fair starting in September.