(Dallas, Texas) Big Tex will greet visitors to the State Fair of Texas in a fresh new outfit for the 2026 fair season. For the last decade, Big Tex has worn a shirt and jeans from Dickies. He’s now getting a wardrobe refresh. This year, Big Tex will be outfitted in a new look from Cavender’s Boot City while wearing a new 95-gallon hat from Resistol.
Big Tex Gets a Brand-New Look
Standing 55 feet tall, Big Tex welcomes fairgoers with open arms, a friendly wave, and his signature, ‘Howdy folks!’ This year, he will be dressed in a new Western shirt designed by Cavender’s Boot City. The State Fair of Texas also announced a new partnership with Resistol, based in Garland, Texas, which is creating a new 95-gallon cowboy hat for the Texas icon.
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Texas Brands Dress a Texas Icon
The partnership between Tyler-based Cavender’s Boot City and Resistol came about after Dickies moved its headquarters from Fort Worth to California last year. State Fair of Texas SVP of Customer Engagement says,
“Big Tex has long represented the spirit, hospitality, and traditions that make Texas unique. Partnering with Cavender’s and Resistol brings together two Texas brands that authentically represent the Western heritage, craftsmanship, and pride that Big Tex has embodied for generations. We’re excited for fairgoers to see Big Tex sporting a new look that celebrates the very best of Texas.”
Big Tex will be decked out in his new fashion and welcoming fairgoers beginning September 25. The fair will run through October 18 at Fair Park in Dallas…