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Big Tex’s boots have formally hit the street—touchdown in Washington D.C.! For solely the second time ever, Big Tex’s legendary cowboy boots have stepped past the borders of the Lone Star State to star in a prestigious nationwide museum exhibition.

The State Fair of Texas despatched Big Tex’s well-known size-96 Lucchese boots on a cross-country journey to Washington, D.C., the place they are going to be a part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition State Fairs: Growing American Craft, opening August 22, 2025.

The boots made the lengthy journey from Fair Park in Dallas and lately arrived within the Capital City. After cautious set up, the boots might be formally unveiled to the general public later in August alongside the opening of the yearlong exhibition, which runs by way of September 7, 2026.

Standing 12 ft tall, Big Tex’s boots are one of the vital beloved and recognizable symbols of the State Fair of Texas and of Texas satisfaction itself. Designed and handcrafted by Lucchese Bootmaker, they’ve been greeting fairgoers in Dallas since 2012. Until now, they’ve by no means left Texas, making this cross-country journey a once-in-a-lifetime occasion for followers of the Fair and Big Tex alike.

“State Fairs: Growing American Craft” is the primary main exhibition to discover the important function state festivals have performed in nurturing regional craft traditions throughout the United States. The present will function a wide range of handcrafted works and artifacts from festivals across the nation, with Big Tex’s boots serving as a larger-than-life spotlight of Texas’ contribution to this wealthy historical past. What an incredible thought for a distinct trip vacation spot.

For extra details about the exhibition, go to americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/state-fairs.

Who doesn’t love the legendary State Fair culinary creations? The 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards have simply been introduced. It’s fry-nal countdown time for a number of the most iconic meals titles in all of Texas. For the primary time ever, the Big Tex Choice Awards is raisin’ a glass to a brand-new class—one which acknowledges the wildest, most scrumptious drinks on the Fair.

Winners for the Big Tex Choice Awards have been topped within the classes of “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Sipper,” and “Most Creative.”

Back in June, a record-breaking 76 entries represented by 50 concessionaires have been narrowed all the way down to 30 semifinalists, with every entry having been evaluated on 4 Fair-food components: uniqueness, creativity, presentation, and style. After testing all of the tasty dishes, votes have been forged, and the outcomes are in. Fifteen finalists should now carry it on earlier than a prestigious panel of movie star judges in hopes of taking dwelling one of many high prizes on the Most Texan Place on Earth.

The State Fair of Texas is blissful to current the 15 finalists who will compete for the coveted titles of “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Sipper,” and “Most Creative” within the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards competitors.

The 2025 State Fair of Texas, themed “Texas Shines Bright,” will open on Friday, September 26, and can run by way of Sunday, October 19. Head on over to BigTex.com/Tickets to buy your season passes and FLEX Tickets right now and be part of us this fall on the Most Texan Place on Earth.

Since its inception in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has celebrated all issues Texan by selling agriculture, training, and neighborhood involvement by way of high quality leisure in a family-friendly surroundings. Visit BigTex.com for extra data.