State Fair of Texas Opens with Military Flyover and Big Tex’s New Look
The 2026 State Fair of Texas opened on September 25 in Dallas with a military flyover featuring a B-52 and F-35s, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the fair’s 140th year. The event introduces lower ticket prices, new food items, and a redesigned Big Tex, while addressing security concerns and attendance challenges from the previous year.