State Fair News
State Fair of Texas leaks semifinalists for '25 Big Tex Choice awards
Jul 2, 2025 | 9:11 am
Legacy restaurants
Dallas' storied Old Mill Inn returns to Fair Park with World Cup preview
Jun 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm
Hard to Swallow
List of best state fairs for foodies dishes shocking ranking for Texas
Sep 16, 2025 | 5:39 pm
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas debuts an astounding 35 new foods to try for 2025
Sep 15, 2025 | 1:12 pm
State Fair News
Irish social media star takes on outrageous food at State Fair of Texas
Oct 3, 2025 | 7:02 pm
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas reveals Big Tex Awards finalists with new drinks
Aug 6, 2025 | 9:09 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas reveals 4 winners of 2025 Big Tex food awards
Aug 21, 2025 | 4:33 pm
State Fair Food News
The secret ingredient behind the State Fair of Texas 2024 food vendors
Sep 20, 2024 | 12:57 pm
State Fair News
3 flashy foodstuffs win State Fair of Texas Big Tex food awards
Aug 22, 2024 | 4:14 pm
Fried Food News
State Fair of Texas narrows down 10 fried finalists for food awards
Aug 7, 2024 | 9:03 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas selects 24 over-the-top semifinalists for Big Tex Awards
Jun 27, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Time For Dining News
Tacos and crazy drinks hit the spot in this Dallas restaurant news
Feb 14, 2025 | 12:19 pm
Deep Ellum News
Trinity Cider partners with Picadera street food in new Dallas venture
Nov 12, 2024 | 7:36 pm
More State Fair Food
State Fair of Texas adds 37 buzzy food concessions to 2024 lineup
Sep 10, 2024 | 3:14 pm
Howdy Folks
The top 5 reasons to visit during the State Fair of Texas' first week
Sep 18, 2023 | 12:00 pm
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas adds Dallas restaurants to 2023 lineup of concessions
Sep 7, 2023 | 1:10 pm
State Fair News
10 fried finalists vie for 2023 State Fair of Texas Big Tex awards
Aug 9, 2023 | 9:17 am
Oyster News
Acclaimed chef opens steak & seafood restaurant on Dallas-Addison line
Aug 19, 2024 | 9:15 am
The gown lowdown
RSVP to Dallas' 12 most glorious galas and fabulous fêtes of fall 2024
Sep 2, 2024 | 12:30 pm
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas Big Tex Awards are back with 2023 list of fried foods
Jul 6, 2023 | 8:51 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas reveals winners in 2022 Big Tex fried food awards
Aug 10, 2022 | 8:49 am
State Fair News
32 snacks make the first cut for 2021 State Fair Big Tex Choice Awards
Jul 15, 2021 | 2:16 am
Where to eat
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 restaurants to take holiday guests
Dec 9, 2022 | 6:12 am
Tex-Mex News
Chef-driven Tex Mex favorite to open in downtown Dallas' East Quarter
Sep 14, 2022 | 10:42 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas Big Tex food awards has a bit of an upset in 2021
Aug 30, 2021 | 8:59 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas closes Big Tex fried food awards to the public
Aug 11, 2021 | 9:03 am
State Fair News
2021 State Fair of Texas returns with batch of surprisingly trendy foods
Sep 15, 2021 | 9:41 am
Big Tex Is Back
State Fair of Texas returns with almost back-to-normal event for 2021
Jun 2, 2021 | 8:30 am
Champagne and chapeaus
Dallas-themed Mad Hatter's Tea Party flies way over the top for 2022
Apr 28, 2022 | 10:02 am
Where to Eat
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 hottest new restaurants for May
May 5, 2022 | 7:25 pm
Tex-Mex News
State Fair contest winner debuts new Tex-Mex BBQ restaurant in Dallas
Feb 15, 2022 | 3:33 pm
State Fair News
Dallas restaurants sate your State Fair of Texas cravings with fried foods
Sep 16, 2020 | 6:00 am
Fried Food News
Dallas restaurants fill the State Fair of Texas gap with new fried foods
Aug 3, 2020 | 9:58 am
State Fair News
Fried taco cone wins 2019 State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 25, 2019 | 3:26 pm
This year's hottest headlines
Top 10 restaurant and bar stories that Dallas devoured in 2019
Dec 30, 2019 | 10:15 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
Closure of buzzy breakfast spot tops this week's 5 hottest Dallas headlines
Aug 31, 2019 | 10:00 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas 2019 issues yet-another wave of crazy fried foods
Sep 24, 2019 | 4:14 pm
State Fair News
Fried Cracker Jack tops 2019 State Fair of Texas fried food semifinalists
Jul 26, 2019 | 6:38 am
Fried Food News
Burnt ends make the cut in State Fair of Texas fried food awards finalists
Aug 14, 2019 | 7:25 am
Fried Foods
Cotton candy taco wins at 2018 State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 26, 2018 | 3:26 pm
State Fair News
10 fried foods move on up in State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 15, 2018 | 6:33 am
State Fair News
New stuff at 2019 State Fair of Texas includes puppets and selfies
Jun 18, 2019 | 10:35 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair fried food winners take the cake in this week's 5 top stories
Sep 1, 2018 | 10:00 am
State Fair News
State Fair of Texas 2018 drops the curtain on new fried food treats
Sep 18, 2018 | 8:39 am
Fried Foods
Fried ranch tops list of State Fair of Texas 2018 Big Choice Awards
Jul 31, 2018 | 8:46 am
More Fried Foods
Funnel Cake Burger wins big at State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards 2017
Aug 27, 2017 | 3:08 pm
News You Can Eat
Summer's on menus everywhere in this cheery Dallas restaurant news
Jun 28, 2019 | 5:15 pm
State Fair Time
Fried Froot Loops on State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards semifinalist list
Jul 28, 2017 | 5:19 am
This Week in Gluttony
These are the 6 best food and drink events in Dallas this week
Aug 22, 2017 | 6:00 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair fried food and discounts punch tickets into this week's top stories
Sep 2, 2017 | 10:00 am
Get Your Tickets Here
Lines are now open for tix to State Fair of Texas fried food showdown
Aug 1, 2017 | 11:19 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair food finalists loop in this week's 5 most popular Dallas stories
Aug 19, 2017 | 10:00 am
More Fried Foods
Here are the 10 finalists for 2017 State Fair of Texas fried food awards
Aug 16, 2017 | 8:12 am
State Fair Food News
Fried Jell-O takes it at State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards 2016
Aug 28, 2016 | 4:02 pm
State Fair Food News
State Fair of Texas teases with early peek at Big Tex Choice Awards 2016
Jul 29, 2016 | 4:26 am
Cinco de Mayo
Where to celebrate Cinco De Mayo 2018 at Dallas restaurants and bars
May 2, 2018 | 6:00 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair of Texas anticipation tops this week's 5 most popular stories
Sep 3, 2016 | 10:00 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair fried food preview tops this week's 5 most popular stories
Jul 30, 2016 | 10:00 am
Ballpark Food
Arlington ballpark sets new bar for outrageous concession foods
Oct 4, 2016 | 12:32 pm
State Fair Fried Food Finalists
Check out the outrageous finalists in the 2016 State Fair of Texas fried food awards
Aug 17, 2016 | 5:48 am
Holy Cannoli
Relentless State Fair of Texas unveils new list of food delicacies
Sep 20, 2016 | 8:55 am
State Fair Excitement
State Fair of Texas gives fans first crack at fried food awards tickets
Aug 1, 2016 | 8:34 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
So much good Dallas food news packs this week’s 5 most popular stories
Aug 20, 2016 | 10:00 am
State Fair Fried Foods
Speculative guide to the State Fair of Texas 2015 Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 17, 2015 | 1:59 pm
Big Tex Fried Foods
Lobster poshes up State Fair of Texas 2015 Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 18, 2015 | 7:13 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
Fancy fried foods and romantic escapes top 5 most popular stories this week
Aug 22, 2015 | 10:02 am
State Fair Fried Food Wins
Carrot cake twist beat 'em all at State Fair's 2015 fried food awards
Aug 31, 2015 | 6:00 am
Corny Dog Surprise
State Fair of Texas kingpin Fletcher's does the unthinkable with new corny dog for 2015
Aug 24, 2015 | 3:54 pm
State Fair Season
State Fair of Texas gets early start selling tickets to annual fried food hoo-ha
Jul 31, 2015 | 7:55 am
Where To Eat Now
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 top restaurants for fried fare
Sep 4, 2015 | 6:00 am
State Fair Food Winners
Craft beer scores righteous win at State Fair of Texas 2014 Big Tex Choice Awards
Sep 1, 2014 | 11:19 am
State Fair Brew
Craft beer makes an entrance at State Fair of Texas 2014 Big Tex Choice Awards
Aug 18, 2014 | 2:54 pm
State Fair Fried Foods
Fried Sriracha tops the weirdness of State Fair of Texas 2014 fried food awards
Aug 18, 2014 | 10:27 am
Fried Food News
State Fair of Texas gives VIPs unprecedented access to 2014 fried food awards
Jul 31, 2014 | 7:20 pm
This Week's Hot Headlines
State Fair fried foods and new NorthPark store top 5 most popular stories this week
Aug 23, 2014 | 9:05 am
State Fair Fried Foods
State Fair of Texas fries up another round of outrageous foods
Sep 18, 2015 | 10:09 am
Up To Speed
Revolutionary dating app, State Fair funnel cake beer and more trending Dallas stories
Aug 26, 2014 | 8:26 am
Fried Food Award Winners
State Fair crowns fried food winners for 2013 Big Tex Choice Awards
Sep 2, 2013 | 9:48 am
State Fair Fried Foods Unveiled
State Fair of Texas 2013 Big Tex fried food awards exalts Nutella and fried meatloaf
Aug 27, 2013 | 9:10 am
This Year's Hot Headlines
Best breakfasts and cookie butter top 10 most popular food stories of 2013
Dec 26, 2013 | 11:29 am
This Week's Hot Headlines
Stylish Dallasites and State Fair secrets top 5 most popular stories this week
Oct 4, 2014 | 9:00 am
State Fair Fried Food Fling
Dig a fork into the crackly fried foods at the State Fair of Texas
Sep 28, 2013 | 6:00 am
Dallas Food Fervor
Neighborhood eats, State Fair fried foods and happy surveys top 5 most popular stories this week
Sep 7, 2013 | 9:00 am
Hot Headlines
Fried food, fancy rides and fresh fashion top 5 most popular stories this week
Aug 31, 2013 | 9:02 am
Don't Mess With Tex
Big Tex towers over competition for America's Best Quirky Landmark
Jun 15, 2014 | 9:03 am
Summer Happy Hour Guide
Where to drink in Dallas right now: 10 top spots for summer happy hour
Jun 5, 2014 | 11:00 am
Hello my little jambalaya
How to eat your way through the State Fair of Texas 2012, courtesy of The Brad
Oct 1, 2012 | 7:53 am
Just Fry It
Not-so-vegan-sounding Frito chili pie among the fried finalists at the TexasState Veggie Fair
Oct 9, 2012 | 8:10 pm
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Fried Coke, side by side with Big Tex. -
2011's fried bubblegum was ooey-gooey. -
Fried beer: Ravioli filled with Shiner Bock.
All the Food That's Fit To Fry
Hold on to your arteries: State Fair of Texas announces finalists for Big TexChoice Fried Food Awards 2012
Aug 29, 2012 | 10:03 am
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Blue ribbon-winning painting by Lindy Cannell.Photo by Elaine Liner -
Texas Star Ferris wheel.Photo by Elaine Liner -
The Killdares will perform 120 free concerts during the State Fair.Photo by Elaine Liner -
The Tenor, one of the art deco sculptures on the Esplanade at Fair Park.Photo by Elaine Liner
Report from the Fairgrounds
State Fair of Texas 2012: The good, the bad and the sticky
Oct 5, 2012 | 5:17 pm
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Fried bacon cinnamon roll won Most Creative. -
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Fried cactus bites got robbed.
Cactus Got Robbed!
Bacon wins: State Fair of Texas announces winners of Big Tex fried food awards2012
Sep 3, 2012 | 11:01 am
