Maybe you’ve seen it on tv, but maybe never in person. This is your chance to see Big Tex take his place at the State Fair of Texas! He will start being lifted into position at 10am in Big Tex Circle. The installation of Big Tex is free and open to the public. Parking for the public is available at Gate 5 off Robert B Cullum & Al Lipscomb Way/Grand Ave.
The fair officially kicks off 10 days from now, get all the details at BigTex.com
We’ve also learned the State Fair of Texas has introduced new food. Check it out below. For the full list of this year’s new foods and their locations, visit BigTex.com/newfoods.
2017 New Foods
| Fried Mango Loco
at Fruteria Cano |
Jalapeno Popcorn
at Pioneer Kettle Korn |
| Pineapple Float
at Pineapple Man |
Chicken Fried Spam Fries
at Stiffler’s Sweet Spot |
| Caramel Sea Salt Beer
at Stiffler’s Sweet Spot |
Deep Fried Slovacek’s Garlic Pepper Jack Sausage Wrapped with Bacon on a Stick
at Darn Good Corn |
| Crabmeat Jalapeno Poppers
at Villa’s Seafood Village |
Chicken Jalapeno Poppers
at Villa’s Seafood Village |
| Veggie Hot Dog
at Lone Star Pizza |
Spicy Garlic Fries
at Stuffed Wings |
| Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Cheese
By Old Mill Inn Restaurant |
Shrimp Po Boy w/ Siracha Cilantro Aioli
By Old Mill Inn Restaurant |
| Grilled Chicken Burrito
By Old Mill Inn Restaurant |
Turkey Caesar Wrap
By Old Mill Inn Restaurant |
| Fried Cheesecake Stuffed Apple Sundae
at Ms. Ruth’s |
Dreamy Drunken Sopapilla Cheesecake Bar
at Chef Cassy’s Creations |
| Crawfish Lollipop
at Benavides Nachos |
Fried Arroz Con Pollo
at Ranchero Norteno |
| Oreo Beer
at Barrera’s |
Tipsy Topsy Catfish on a Stick
at Chef Cassy’s Creations |
| Cajun Fried Devil Eggs
at Larry’s Bar & Grill |
Deep Fried Root Beer Float with Dragon’s Breath
By Scrumbscious Pie Company |
| Fried El Paso
at Trio on the Green |
Beer Battered Beef Jerky
at Crazy Otto’s |