The 2015 edition of the State Fair of Texas is opening in Fair Park in Dallas on September 25, closing on October 18.
Big Tex is a giant, talking, animatronic cowboy in Dickey jeans and Justin boots.
Fernie's Holy Moly Carrot Cake Roly won the Big Tex Choice Award this year, out tasting the other finalists who came up with concoctions like Chicken Fried Lobster with Champagne Gravy, Deep Fried Alligator's Egg Nest, Fried Beer-Battered Buffalo, Pretzel-Crusted Pollo Queso and Smoky Bacon Margarita.
The Smoky Bacon Margarita won the coveted Big Tex Choice Most Creative Award. You will need to prove you are 21 to order a Smoky Bacon Margarita.
Below is video of an Eyes on Texas look at the 2007 State Fair of Texas. In the video you will see and hear Big Tex, among many other things.....
