State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.4 million fairgoers in 2024. How many corny dogs were sold? How many taquitos were rolled? It’s all here.

For decades, the State Fair of Texas has done its part to support homegrown businesses. They kicked those efforts into high gear with the Big Tex Masterclass. We caught up with a graduate, turned mentor, to discuss how the opportunity has changed his life.

NBC 5 caught up with a vendor and graduate of the ‘Big Tex Masterclass’ to talk about how the opportunity propelled his business.

Reeves Henry was an entrepreneur and blacksmith in Forney in the 19th century who helped make it possible for people at the State Fair of Texas to see their first automobile.

We conclude our State Fair adventures with a visit to Big Tex Urban Farms, where they’re using revolutionary techniques to grow fresh fruits and vegetables.

After three weeks of fun, the State Fair of Texas is already entering its final days. Big Tex will say his final “howdy” when the fair wraps up its 2024 season at 9 p.m. on Sunday.

This year’s State Fair comes to a close at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about your last visit to the fair in 2024.

Officials are predicting that the 2024 State Fair of Texas has made a record-breaking economic impact thanks to massive turnout. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.

The final week of the 2024 State Fair of Texas is underway. Monday featured an annual event in partnership with police agencies aimed at improving the relationship between police and young people.

The final week of the 2024 State Fair of Texas is underway. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports, in what’s become a yearly tradition, North Texas police officers are going above and beyond to connect with the youngest fairgoers.

Our State Fair journey continues as we meet a few of this years Big Tex Choice Awards finalists and sample their delicious offerings.

The Red River Rivalry had fans showing up and showing up loud all day at the State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports that while fans of both teams had fun at the fairgrounds, some were much happier than others.

The Red River Rivalry had fans showing up and showing up LOUD all day at the State Fair of Texas.

It’s that time again for the iconic showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners! NBC 5’s Ryann Jones tells us what to expect and what’s new for the burnt orange and crimson crowds.

The series that began in 1900 immediately will rank with the best of the SEC’s older ones.

Texas-OU weekend takes over the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park in Dallas this weekend. The Red River Rivalry is in its 120th year. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports it’s about more than football and tradition.

The streets of Dallas are dotted with people wearing burnt orange and crimson to support their teams for the big Texas/OU weekend.

We continue our State Fair adventures by spending time with one of the longest-running food vendors, the Nevins family.

The top-ranked Texas Longhorns are playing the Oklahoma Sooners this weekend in the 120th meeting between the teams. This is their first meeting as members of the SEC, drawing national attention to the Cotton Bowl. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans shows how Fair Park is preparing for the spotlight.

The undefeated #1 Texas Longhorns trot into town this weekend to face the #18 Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.