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Police Put Safety First At The State Fair Of Texas

If you plan on being one of the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the State Fair this year, Dallas police want you to know that your safety is their number one priority.

2012/09/25

Blossoming lotus lantern sets into the lagoon at Fair Park in Dallas. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Chinese Lanterns Taken By Chopper To State Fair

A new spectacle has been added to this year’s State Fair of Texas and it’s so big a helicopter was needed to bring in part of it. For the first time ever, a Chinese Lantern Festival will be on display at Fair Park.

2012/09/20

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Free State Fair Ticket If You “Cease The Grease”

The City of Dallas is offering residents a free ticket to the State Fair of Texas, as long as you you don’t mind a little grease.

2012/09/10

West Nile Precautions Underway At State Fair

Imagine that you’re in the midst of battling the West Nile virus. Now, imagine that you have some 3 million people converging on one area of the city. That’s the challenge facing the State Fair of Texas.

2012/08/28

Fair Park Aiming For Year-Round Events

When North Texans think of Fair Park in Dallas, the State Fair is likely to come to mind.

2012/05/16

Fried buffalo chicken in a flapjack at the State Fair of Texas. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Judges Pick State Fair Of Texas Food Winners

Besides the giant Ferris wheel, rival football games and wealth of exhibits, each year unique culinary creations are a feature at the State Fair of Texas. Monday the winner of the 7th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was named.

2011/09/05

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Foodies Rejoice: Upcoming Food Festivals In DFW

From a Greek food fest to a celebration of grapes, there are a number food festivals and fairs for foodies to look out for these next few months.

2011/08/31

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‘Big Tex’ Outfitted In New Shirt Chosen By Online Voters

It’s almost time for the State Fair of Texas and Tuesday Big Tex got some new clothes. The pants for Big Tex weigh 80 pounds alone, and if you combine that with his new shirt he’ll wear about 200 pounds of clothes.

2011/08/02