Quiz: How well do you know the State Fair of Texas?

Curious about the State Fair of Texas? From Big Tex’s towering presence to the countless fried treats, the fair is packed with Texas-sized fun—and a lot of history! Before you head out, why not test your knowledge with some trivia?

KRLD has some questions that’ll challenge even the most seasoned fairgoer. Let’s see how you measure up!

Dive into the questions below and get ready to impress your friends when the Fair opens its gates on Friday. The answers can be found at the bottom of the page.

1) Big Tex went up last Friday and will tower over the 24 days of the fair. Which Navarro County city is known as the "Birthplace of Big Tex?"
A) Rice
B) Corsicana
C) Frost
D) Kerens

2) According to the fair, how many people attended the State Fair of Texas in 2023?
A) 1.5 million
B) 1.9 million
C) 2.3 million
D) 3.1 million

3) How many free admission tickets were given to students throughout North Texas in 2023?
A) 950,000
B) 1.45 million
C) 1.95 million
D) 2.35 million

4) How many Fletcher’s Corny Dogs were sold during the 2023 State Fair of Texas?
A) 418,000
B) 518,000
C) 618,000
D) 718,000

Approximately how many pounds of canned food were donated during the "Feed the Need" promotion in 2023? (Hint: It equated to 181,000 meals for the North Texas Food Bank.)
A) 220,000 pounds
B) 150,000 pounds
C) 300,000 pounds
D) 320,000 pounds

6) How many livestock entries were showcased at the State Fair in 2023?
A) 8,000
B) 10,000
C) 18,000
D) 25,000

7) In 2023, how many rides were taken on the iconic Texas Star Ferris Wheel?
A) 154,000
B) 204,000
C) 254,000
D) 304,000

8) The fair is well known for hosting the Red River Rivalry. But it also plays host to the State Fair Classic, the annual battle between which two SWAC schools?
A) Grambling vs Southern
B) Southern vs Alcorn State
C) Prairie View A&M vs Texas Southern
D) Prairie View A&M vs Grambling

9) What year did Big Tex catch fire and quickly burn due to an electrical issue?
A) 2009
B) 2012
C) 2015
D) 2016

10) The Texas Star can be seen for miles around Fair Park. The enormous Ferris wheel has been in service since 1985. What was the cost of the Texas Star?
A) $2.2 million
B) $2.6 million
C) $3.2 million
D) $5.6 million

Answer key
1. D - Kerens
2. C - 2.3 million
3. C - 1.95 million
4. B - 518,000
5. A - 220,000 pounds
6. C - 18,000
7. A - 154,000
8. D - Prairie View A&M vs Grambling
9. B - 2012
10. A - $2.2 million

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