Every year, hundreds of amateur chefs cook, can, bake, and of course, fry their entries for the State Fair’s annual cooking contests that take place at the Creative Arts Building at Fair Park. Morning ...

Created by brothers Neil and Carl Fletcher, Fletcher’s Corny Dog debuted at the State Fair of Texas in 1942 and has been a fair staple ever since. Considered revolutionary at the time for its ...

State Fair of Texas concessionaire Abel Gonzales drizzles honey over Deep Fried Butter, the 2009 winner of "most creative" at the Big Tex Choice Awards. Gonzales still makes it today, and it's an ...

Back in June, the folks at the State Fair of Texas, who know a lot about fried foods, chose 30 semi-finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards, the annual awards that crown the best of the best. These ...

It’s state fair season. The official transition to fall and college football season. It doesn’t matter what you’re cheering for; we’re all showing up for the same powdery plate of funnel cake. So, ...

DALLAS — The Big Tex Choice Awards are back to find the best new savory and sweet treats the State Fair has to offer. And this year, drinks are in the mix too. The State Fair of Texas announced its ...

The State Fair of Texas opens for its one-month run on Friday, Sept. 29. It's arguably the best thing about August in Texas — the State Fair of Texas food finalists are announced. And to make it even ...

State Fair of Texas representatives hope Dallasites are thirsty for a change at the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, the festival’s annual food and drink competition. During an announcement Wednesday at ...

We're still several weeks out from millions of folks descending upon the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, but the organization is already preparing to host some wild eats as demonstrated by the annual ...

GMT Opening Day at the State Fair of Texas: Fernie's Funnel Cakes on the Midway!