You’ll find the Diaz family at the State Fair of Texas for three simple reasons. They love horses. They love people. And they love to perform. The family has performed from Denver to...

When you think of The State Fair, you think of food, and most importantly all things fried. Nnenna Nchege reviews 10 fried staples that are essential for any visit to the fair.   The rating...

You would be surprised to hear that after entering the State Fair of Texas through a security guard station and bag check, passing several Dallas Police officer booths and first-aid offices and watching...

Animals are located across the fair both in and surrounding Cotton Bowl Stadium. From a petting zoo with goats and alpacas, to rows of caged chickens, the State Fair of Texas hosts a wide array of fuzzy...

The car show hosted by Chevrolet includes 19 different car manufacturers. On Monday, Oct. 1, attendees were able to sit in and experience what it feels like to be in each vehicle. Spokespeople were scattered...

Editor's Note: The following dialogue from State Fair of Texas figure Big Tex is fictional but accurate. The complete history of Big Tex can be found at https://bigtex.com/about-us/big-tex/. At a Glance: Favorite...

If he’s “bein’ honest,” Lester Jenkins has been on the streets of Dallas since he was 15, and he needed money. Needed money after his car wreck. Needed money after losing his job when Johnson...

The Midway, a long strip of carnival games and rides centrally located on the grounds, is an essential part of the State Fair experience. Lined with enormous stuffed animals and alluring prizes, the Midway...

As avid thrill connoisseurs, Alexis Russell and Joeley Hedgcoxe bring to you six of the best, and worst, State Fair rides and attractions. Some of them are sure to get your adrenaline pumping, while others...