Big Tex sets up for State Fair of Texas
Big Tex gets installed for the 2024 State Fair of Texas
Fairgoers can see Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas from Sept. 27 through Oct. 20. Back at the State Fair of Texas for the 72nd year, Big Tex was originally built in 1949 for a Christmas Celebration in Kerens, Texas, about an hour southeast of Fair Park.
Big Tex sets up for the State Fair of Texas
Big Tex has taken his spot at Fair Park as organizers and vendors get ready for the State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas first launched in 1886; Big Tex made his first appearance in 1952.
Big Tex put into place at State Fair of Texas in Fair Park
Dallas, Texas - The State Fair of Texas is one week away and Big Tex is taking his place at the center of Fair Park. The 55-foot tall cowboy will be saying "Howdy, folks" to attendees again this year. This will be Big Tex's 72nd year at the fair. Tex will be put into place at 10 a.m. on Friday.
Big Tex is back in time for the State Fair
The State Fair of Texas is just over a week away, and preparations are in full swing to get Big Tex ready. Big Tex will be hoisted by crane to the fair’s entrance on Friday.
Watch: Big Tex Goes Up at the State Fair
Texas' biggest icon is up and ready to watch you stuff your face at the state fair.
State Fair of Texas Greeter Big Tex Was Once an East Texas Santa
After a year of work to turn Santa into a cowboy, including adding the ability to talk, Big Tex debuted at the State Fair of Texas in 1952. Big Tex has seen numerous updates throughout his time as fair greeter. Kerens still proudly touts their city as the birthplace of Big Tex. Just go to the ci.kerens.tx.us and you'll see.
Big Tex goes up at the State Fair of Texas: FULL VIDEO
Watch State Fair of Texas members put Big Tex in his place for the 2024 State Fair of Texas. With only 117 in MLB history, an immaculate inning is rarer than a no-hitter. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was pronounced dead at the scene. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, was arrested and charged with his murder.
The Dish: Food at the State Fair of Texas is the most Texan food of all
Big Tex brings you award-winning bacon wrapped in cotton candy, deep-fried Dominican dogs and a fantastical cereal-crusted pickle dessert.
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