2019 State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Competition

The State Fair offers more than 1,100 categories in 12 departments to be entered and judged before the fair begins on September 28^th.  The Fair also offers 24 daily contests during the annual exposition.

2019 Important Dates

·         April: Online Registration Begin

·         June 18 : Registration Deadline for Cook-off Contests

·         June 29: Lottery for Cook-off spots

·         July 19­­: Registration Deadline for Pre-Fair Contests

·         July 20: Pre-Fair Mail-In Entries Due

·         August 10 – 12: Pre-Fair Entry Take-In at Fair Park

·         September 22: Big Tex BBQ & Chili Challenge

·         September 28 – October 21: Post-Fair entry give-back

After judging, all exhibitors will be notified of their entry’s status via mail or email.  Also, keep an eye on www.bigtex.com where they post all the judging results.