DALLAS, Texas (KXII) – A visit to the State Fair of Texas isn’t complete without a stop at Big Tex Circle. The most famous face of the fair is sporting new digs this year.
He’s hard to miss and he’s got lots to say, it’s Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas. He’s been in the back of countless fair photos for 74 years but this fair season, fair officials say he’s sporting a brand new look.
“250 years of America, 140 years of our great State Fair of Texas, and 74 years of the big guy behind me,” said State Fair of Texas Official Spokesperson Karissa Condoianis.
Starting with his red, white, and blue button-down shirt.
“We typically try to stay within as our lone star colors, it also celebrates America-250,” said Condoianis.
On the “yoke” of his shirt, a pattern of eagles covers his shoulders.
“It’s very patriotic but also holds a lot of state pride,” said Condoianis.
Coated across his size 96 Lucchese boots, a design crafted by the 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest winner.
“Every three years, we invite our fairgoers to submit their designs for what they want Big Tex’s boots to look like,” said Condoianis.
The artwork blends classic Texas symbols and fair favorites like the Texas Star, bluebonnets, and a longhorn.
Fairgoers stopping to get their iconic photo, shared their favorite features.
“The boots, its the boots!” said Dallas resident Mender Coleman.
“I love that Shiner beer buckle, now that hits the spot, and the Lucchese boots, brings back some awfully good memories from over the years,” said former Pottsboro resident Frances Coppenbarger.
You can expect to see Big Tex’s shirt change each year and his boot design every three years. All with a local, Texan touch.
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