Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you!

Workers ride a cart in preparation for the opening of the State Fair of Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Dallas. (Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer) One of the Lonestar State’s favorite ...

The Giant Cowboy Hat: In Pearsall, Texas, a 40-foot-tall cowboy hat stands proudly, paying homage to the state’s cowboy heritage. This massive hat serves as a testament to Texas’ larger-than ...

A Texas state flag waves in the wind, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Texas flag is known for its prominent single white star against a blue background and two other ...

That's because the Texas State Historical Association, which unites academic scholars with history buffs — not always happily — sums up the best of what we know about the subject.