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The Most Texan Place on Earth! ✨🤠🎡 The official Twitter of the State Fair of Texas®! Fair Dates 👉 {SEPT. 26 - OCT. 19, 2025} #StateFairofTX #BigTex
Dallas, Texas
Joined June 2009
Some hot new bombshells enter the State Fair of Texas! 🤩🤠. We might be biased, but we have to agree with Kenny and JaNa from @loveislandusa that the Fair is a great first date 😘 #LoveIslandUSA
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It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the #StateFairofTX will not open for the 2020 season. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2021, in Texas-style of course, with the biggest and the best, “Howdy, Folks!” #BigTex For more info., please visit
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50 days until the Rivalry returns! ❤️🧡 . 📍: @TexasFootball vs. @OU_Football | 10.12.24 | 2:30 PM.📸: @RRRivalry
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We've waited all year to finally say…the Fairgrounds are OPEN! 🤠🎡.
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In honor of #NationalRandomActsofKindnessDay, we're giving away five pairs of 2022 State Fair of Texas season passes! 🥰 All you have to do is 1. like this post and 2. tag someone you want to go to the Fair with below. 🎟️😱 This giveaway ends tonight at 11:59 p.m.
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SFT Safety Alert: This is a State Fair Emergency Order. @dallaspd is investigating a shooting at the State Fair. The park is being evacuated. Please avoid the area.
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10 days until the State Fair & now that it's officially football season, what better Fair attraction to highlight than the Cotton Bowl?! 🤠🎡🏈
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Sneak preview tonight 👀Everyone is so excited to have the #TaylorSwift Experience in our beautiful Hall of State.
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IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠 IT'S FAIR DAY! 🤠.
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The State Fair of Texas welcomes @AustinMahone to the @Chevrolet Main Stage this year! Check out the complete lineup on the ALL NEW 🤠 #BigTex #HowdyFolks #StateFairofTX #ChevyMainStage
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The State Fair of Texas team is deeply saddened by the incident last night on the fairgrounds. (1/4)
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Howdy Folks! It's Opening Day. Who is ready for the Great State Fair of Texas. #bigtex #statefairoftx
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HOWDY, FOLKS! 🤠 It feels so good to be back — let's have a State Fair! 🤠 #BigTex #POD. Thanks to our sponsors for making Big Tex look great on opening day: @dickies, @Lucchese1883, and @shinerbeer
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Premium Tickets for Premium Texans, like yourself! 🤠Premium Tickets give you the flexibility to attend any day of the Fair. Get $40 off a 4-Pack of Premium Tickets or $20 off a 2-Pack of Premium Tickets online-only with promo code “21txfairPACK” at
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The #BigTex 2-pack is a Fair favorite! Package includes 2 general admission tickets + $50 in food & ride coupons PLUS we'll take an extra $5 off when you use promo code 18TEXdate5 😍🤠Better hurry and get yours soon! #BigTex #StateFairofTX #HowdyFolks
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FAIR UPDATE 🤠 Due to inclement weather faced during this year’s State Fair of Texas, Fair officials have decided to extend hours for closing weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
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4 words: THE. FAIR. AT. NIGHT. 🤩🎡💜 Give some love for this @whataburger #POD in the comments below! . 📸: Joseph Haubert (@josephhaubert)
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#StateFairofTX is THRILLED to introduce the Big Tex® Fair Food Drive-Thru on select weekends in Sept. & Oct., which means – Big Tex will be waiting to greet you with his iconic, “Howdy, Folks” while you enjoy a selection of your favorite Fair foods. 🤩🎉🤠
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‘twas the night before the Fair…☁️🎡 We hope you have the sweetest dreams of funnel cakes, midway rides, and Big Tex! 🤠 See you in the morning!
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#tbt to 2014 @lucyhale at the Main Stage. Who would you like to see perform this year? #bigtex #sharetheSFT
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'Twas the night before the Fair, when all through Fair Park. 🤠.📸: Scott Brit
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‘Twas the night before the State Fair of Texas, and all through the Lone Star State, excitement was building, you could hardly wait. The boots were all polished, the hats set just right, in hopes to see Big Tex in tomorrow’s morning light. ❤️.
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The 2019 State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.5 million people through the gates. A BIG TEX thank you to all the folks who joined us at the most Texan place on earth! #BigTex
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CAUTION: These are guaranteed to make you hungry! ⚠️ 😋 Here they are: your 2024 New Foods, brought to you by our friends at @shinerbeer. Check them all out here:
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Happy August and happy State Fair of Texas tickets on sale now! Buy yours here--> #OneMonthCloser #HOWDYFOLKS
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@iambeckyg takes the Chevy Main Stage at 5:30 PM. Who will be here? Concert is included w your tkt to Fair. http://t.co/PlDQf3uEus
#chevy.
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This is what happens when we let Little Big Tex proofread, but we’re so glad YOU’RE here! ❤️
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News at the State Fair of Texas: 2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns | State Fair of Texas #bigtex #statefairofTX
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Today, we celebrate our Queen of Tejano, #SelenaQuintanilla, on what would have been her 53rd birthday. Her music continues to inspire and uplift generations! ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Selena! 💜. This photo and video were from her performance at the Fair in 1994. 📸: Adriano Filmer
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Big Tex is up and looking better than ever! One week to go. the countdown is on! @Lucchese1883 @Dickies #BigTex #StateFairofTX
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When they don’t want to take a picture with Big Tex 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩.
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Whether you traveled from down the road, another state or across the world, thank you for making it an unforgettable #StateFairofTx! #POD
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🎡❤️ GIVEAWAY! 🎡❤️ In honor of #NationalRandomActsofKindnessDay, we're randomly giving away two sets of two 2024 Season Passes! To win. 1. Like this post.2. Follow us.3. Tag someone. 1 entries for reposting. This giveaway ends on 2/17 at 11:59 p.m.
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WARNING: These might make you hungry! 😋 🤤 Here are the new foods waiting to be enjoyed at the 2023 State Fair of Texas! 😍 Check them all out here: #BigTex #StateFairofTX #FairFood
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Grand Champion Steer, Tex sold for a State Fair of Texas record of $140,000! 🤠👏🏽🐂
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All we can say is THANK YOU! Thank you for visiting, making memories, and sharing them with us. We couldn’t do any of this without each any every one of y’all! 💕. This #PictureoftheDay, sponsored by at @Lucchese1883 couldn’t be summed up in one photo, so enjoy this video!
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🎟️GIVEAWAY🎟️ Here’s your chance to win 2 Premium Tickets to the 2022 State Fair! All you have to do is… . 1. Make sure you are following us! .2. Like this tweet. 3. Tag someone you want to take!.4. Retweet for extra entry!. ⏰: Giveaway ends tomorrow 10/20 at 11:59 pm!
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At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, a shooting occurred at the State Fair of Texas. Immediately following the incident, the Dallas Police Department evacuated the park and began their investigation.
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HOWDY, FOLKS! Let's have a State Fair! 🤠 #BigTex #POD. Thanks to our sponsors for making Big Tex look great on opening day: @dickies, @Lucchese1883, and @shinerbeer
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Who do we think will win the Red River Rivalry today? 🏈.👍 Like for Texas 🧡.🔃 Retweet for Oklahoma ❤️.
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It's here! Introducing this year’s theme, “Howdy, Folks!.” Mark your calendars for the 2021 State Fair of Texas and get ready to say “howdy” right back to #BigTex starting September 24 through October 17. View the full artwork at 🤠 #HowdyFolks #BigTex
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We hope you had fun, because we did. Thank you for an amazing 24 days! . See you soon, folks! .- Big Tex 🤠❤️
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Here they are! 🤠 Big Tex’s new @Lucchese1883 boots! 🤩. These boots were designed by Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas. Make sure to check them out on Big Tex at this year’s great State Fair of Texas!!
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It’s time to be well-rested in preparation for your trip to the Fair! 🛏️😴 We’re giving away over $1200+ worth of goodies during the @mattressfirm 100 Days to the Fair giveaway. 🥳 All you need to do is enter your email at #BigTex #MattressFirm
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We are so grateful to welcome nearly 2.4 million folks to the 2024 State Fair of Texas! 🤠 Thank you for celebrating 24 days of fun with us. Same time next year? ❤️
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Texas, Our Texas, Happy Independence Day. #ThisIsHowWeTexas #TexasIndependenceDay #Texas #BigTex #StateFairofTX
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Such a great concert no one will be able to forget!! Y'all have a great night folks & get home safe! We'll see y'all tomorrow!
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Kickin’ off the State Fair of Texas in style with the Opening Day Parade! 🎉🤠. 📍Missed it? We have the @kroger Starlight Parade tonight and nightly at 7:15 pm
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#BigTex is ready to greet y’all! Happy Opening Day of the 2018 GREAT @statefairoftx 🤠 #BigTex #POD @Lucchese1883 @dickies
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That’s all Folks! A Texas-sized thank you to all the friends who joined us this year. See you in 2021! #BigTex
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WARNING: These might make you hungry! 😋Here are the new foods waiting to be enjoyed at the 2022 State Fair of Texas! 😍Check them out at #BigTex #StateFairofTX #FairFood
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I'm not responsible for my actions if the Fair is on the route 😬
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FIFTY DAYS! 😱 It's time for the @mattressfirm 50 days contest. TEXT "MATTRESS" to 877-724-4839 for a chance to win a luxury bed with an adjustable base & in-home delivery & set up, 10 premium 1-day tickets, $200 in food & ride coupons, and Fair swag (valued at $7600+).
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Celebrating 100 days until @statefairoftx w/ the Ultimate State Fair Experience Package- presented by @MattressFirm!😍🎡 Text FUNNELCAKE to 1-877-7- BIG TEX 🤠Sweepstakes runs from 6/18 to 6/28 @ 11:59 pm. Standard message & data rates may apply. 🎡 👉
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THE FAIR AT NIGHT 🫶 Today’s #PictureoftheDay is brought to you by @Ford! From the Ferris wheel to the fairgrounds, Ford is along for the ride. 📸: @disasterfilm
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Family traditions, friends, and anticipation of overwhelming excitement are just a few reasons why Kate Rovner continues to participate in the Creative Arts contests at the Fair. Watch the full interview here 👉 #CreativeTexans #BigTex.
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Happy trails, Big Tex! You’ve been a mighty fine sight—see ya next year, partner! 🤠
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It's a special day for this cowboy! 🤠🎂 It's Big Tex's 71st birthday!! #BigTex #POD.👔: @dickies, @lucchese1883, @shinerbeer.📸: @photofox5000
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🥁 Drum roll please…and the winners are: . 🏆 “Best Taste – Savory” Fried Charcuterie Board, Tami Nevins-Mayes & Josey Mayes. 🏆 “Best Taste – Sweet” Peanut Butter Paradise, Chris Easter & Nicole Sternes. 🏆 “Most Creative” Cha-Cha Chata, The Garza Family
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We are only ⭐️200⭐️days away from the State Fair of a Texas!! 🤠 Be the 200th person to like this post & win the FIRST 2018 State Fair themed T-shirt + more SFT swag! 😍👏🏽 #BigTex
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YEEEHAWWWW! WELCOME!.
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Tomorrow #BigTex will be installed. Watch our Facebook Live video at 10 and stay tuned for a special surprise. 🤠
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Introducing our 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards judges. @MasterChefTD .@FoodieUno .@ChefKentRathbun.@GreatDonovan .@michrod . Tune in LIVE on our Facebook to see which dishes win: #BTCA #BigTex #StateFairofTX
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All in favor of leaving work early to go to the Fair say, “Aye ✋”.
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The Fair will be on a delayed opening today (Sunday, 10/15), with gates opening at 2:00 p.m. Shows, attractions, and concerts will continue as scheduled. Big Tex and the entire State Fair team look forward to welcoming you to the Fair. (4/4).
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We look forward to welcoming guests today (Sunday, 10/15) starting at 2:00 p.m. We ask that everyone remain “Fair Aware.” If you see something that doesn’t look right on the fairgrounds, please say something to a uniformed police officer or State Fair Safety Team member. (3/4).
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HOWDY FOLKS! 🤠The sun's up and the weather is cool - let's have a Fair! #BigTex #POD . Thanks to our sponsors for making Big Tex look great on opening day: @Dickies, @Lucchese1883, and @ShinerBeer!
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🤠🌟CONCERT TIME CHANGE 🤠🌟Howdy Folks! Looks like we might have some weather headed this way later tonight, so to ensure fairgoer, band and stage crew safety we are moving the @HunterHayes concert up to 5:00 pm this afternoon! Spread the word! #BigTex
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Reply with a 🤠 and I'll hand you a State Fair food.
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Bluebonnet season is upon us! Who else is ready to see this shade of blue painted across our Lone Star State?! #TexasFlower #Bluebonnet #BigTex
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Bring 20 or more of your closest friends to the State Fair & save BIG! Check out our groups of 20+ value packs here:
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Raise your hand if you’re already thinking about opening day of the State Fair? 🙋♂️🙋♀️.
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Here they are. the FINALISTS of the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by @karbachbrewing! These finalists will be competing for the titles of “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative.". For the list of descriptions, click here:
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