The State Fair of Texas has released its commemorative art for 2025 focusing on Big Tex, its most iconic symbol and ambassador.
From the plateaus of West Texas to the Pineywoods of East Texas, this year’s commemorative art uses landscape and natural elements to represent the variety of the state, with a special nod to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the Fair’s home. A closer look around Big Tex reveals nods to the Texan experience, both urban and rural.
“Each year, the State Fair of Texas tells a story of pride, tradition, and the unmistakable spirit of our great state,” said Mitchell Glieber, State Fair of Texas president. “With this year’s commemorative art, ‘Texas Shines Bright,’ we set out to celebrate the heart of that story on the fairgrounds, Big Tex. He’s more than a symbol. He’s a towering tribute to everything we love about Texas and unshakable hospitality.”…