After 24 days and welcoming over two million fairgoers, Big Tex® has wrapped up his 73rd year as the official greeter of the State Fair of Texas. The 55-foot-tall cowboy has once again stood tall as the most iconic figure at Fair Park, greeting visitors, posing for photos, and helping create memories for families from across Texas and beyond.
The public is invited to say farewell to this Texas legend as he is taken down for the year on Wednesday, October 22, starting at 10:00 a.m. in Big Tex Circle. State Fair representatives will be available for interviews and photo opportunities, making it a perfect moment for fans to celebrate the end of another unforgettable Fair season.
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Event Details:
What: Big Tex leaves Big Tex Circle for the year
When: Wednesday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Big Tex Circle, Grand Avenue and Lone Star Boulevard, Fair Park; parking at Gate 3
Who: Open to the public; fans and media welcome
Big Tex has been a symbol of Texas pride and hospitality since 1952, standing watch over generations of fairgoers and welcoming newcomers to the “Most Texan Place on Earth.” Don’t miss the chance to give a proper send-off to this towering icon before he returns in 2026.