Corny Dogs were invented at the 1942 State Fair of Texas. In 1952, the Fair’s mascot, Big Tex, made his debut. And, countless big moments have occurred over the years at the Texas-Oklahoma football game, which is played during the Fair each year.
Per usual, the 2008 edition will feature a variety of impressive musical acts. Set to take the main stage during this year’s State Fair are Jessica Simpson, Michelle Branch, Kevin Fowler, Jordan Pruitt, Kellie Pickler, Rodney Atkins and more. All concerts are free with State Fair admission, so no additional tickets need to be purchased.
The carnival will also be in full bloom over the three-week span of the Fair. There will also be a Kids Corner, auto show, art exhibit, and, of course, a livestock show.
Of course, two of the more popular events will be the Starlight parade, set for 7:15 p.m. daily throughout the fair, and the Texas-OU football game, slated for October 11. But, in between, there will be two more college football games (Grambling vs. Prairie View A&M on Oct. 4 and Texas A&M Commerce vs. East Central University on Oct. 18) dog shows, craft shows, a 5k run, the aforementioned events and entertainment and more.
