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by Steven Doyle | August 6, 2025 · 6:36 am

Finalists Announced for 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards

The State Fair of Texas has unveiled the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, introducing a new twist for 2025 with the addition of a dedicated beverage category.

The Big Tex Choice Awards is the Fair’s signature culinary competition, where concessionaires debut original creations. This year, a new “Sippers” category joins the traditional “Savory” and “Sweet” divisions, expanding the number of finalists from the longstanding 10 to 15. Each category now features five finalists, with an additional award for “Most Creative.”

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Flying Fish Serves Up TX State Fair Specials

All Flying Fish restaurants in Texas honor “Big Tex” and the State Fair of Texas September 27-October 20 with over-the-top menu specials.

Offerings include:

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A Look Back at the 2015 State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas is not just about the fried food sensations. There is so much more going on, and many assist our community in a large way.

Although the 2015 State Fair of Texas has officially packed up for the year, its success will continue to impact the community long after Big Tex bids his final farewell for the year. Thanks to record participation from loyal fairgoers, the State Fair is breaking new ground with its nonprofit initiatives. Proving to be the most successful year in Fair history, the 2015 event brought big crowds and an even bigger community impact. With the majority of funds going to participating vendors, the Fair generated in excess of $53.6 million in coupon sales for food and rides – an all-time record, making the event the most successful in its 129-year history. Continue reading →

Big Tex Is Back

by Steven Doyle

October 19, 2012 the beloved character who resides at the State Fair of Texas and makes his annual month long visit to the fairgrounds in East Dallas, burned to the bare metal frame with the exception of one arm. Opening day the 55′ Big Tex makes his official comeback at 2pm, but we have photos from earlier today. Seems Tex was taking a shower on his perch and the curtain dropped. We just happened to be passing by with all of our camera gear, and snapped away like a peeping Tom.

The new Tex has already taken some criticism, as you might expect. Some think he looks suspiciously Hispanic, while others think he already needs a face lift, dermatologist, and braces on his buck teeth. We think he looks just fine if not racially ambiguous, and if anything we applaud the fair officials for their quick handling of what otherwise was a PR nightmare. Continue reading →

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