Previously:
Cowboy (Back) Up - - Golden Anniversary
You've probably noticed that things are different this year. Due to the pandemic, most large events have been canceled and the State Fair of Texas was not immune. Luckily, hungry Texans need not go without their deep fried Fall fair food altogether. This year the Fair offers a drive-thru version that includes several of your favorites and a visit with Big Tex himself.
...and Little Tex, as you can see above. There are a couple of packages available and several "add-ons" for those with specific tastes (especially if you're hankering for a turkey leg). I got the one with the maximum amount of corn dogs.
Starting at Gate 11, the route takes visitors through Fair Park and has plenty of fun signs with trivia and Texas facts to amuse as you wait in line. Although, the day I went, there wasn't much of a wait at all. First up is the drink station where the options range from soda to bottled water. Next up are the Jack's French Fries and Fletcher's Corn Dog stops. I got so excited that I ate my corn dog without taking a picture. Thankfully, I got it together for Big Tex.
In the middle of the drive, Big Tex awaits his photo op with visitors. There were several photo stations set up to get people in and out with their professional pic (they text it to you immediately). Of course, visitors are also allowed to take pictures on their own phones. Assuming that this is the only year BT wears a mask then this is a once in a lifetime photo opportunity. After a quick drive thru midway game it was time for dessert!
Deep Fried Oreo's were easily my favorite but other stops include more traditional fair fare like cotton candy and kettle corn. There were plenty of options for those that wanted to indulge in sweets...or if you'd like, maybe mix them all together in one bag and gorge yourself. It's your car after all.
So, yeah, it sucks that there's no State Fair this year but thankfully Fair fans like me don't have to leave Autumn empty handed...or with an empty stomach..
