State Fair of Texas announces drive-thru food event for first time in 134-year history

DALLAS – You know that old adage “don’t mess with Texas?” Well, this time it applies to our famous state fair food.

For the first time in the 134-year history of the State Fair of Texas - instead of a fair there’s going to be a drive-thru food event.

The coronavirus pandemic has put a kibosh on tons of events this year, like Fiesta and Wurstfest just to name a few, but in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition, the State Fair of Texas is hosting a one-of-a-kind drive-thru experience.

Tickets are on sale now for the drive-thru food event which will operate:

• September 25-27
• October 2-4
• October 9, 11 and 12
• October 15-18

“Due to the historic AT&T Red River Showdown between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl Stadium, the Drive-Thru event will not occur on October 10,” officials said.

Tickets will be sold for three different entry windows in an effort to ensure safety and offer a better guest experience. The entry window for tickets will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m., and 5 to 5:45 p.m. The drive-thru is expected to take 90 minutes once you enter the gate at Fair Park in Dallas.

Packages will be sold for each customer after choosing a date and time. The packages are:

Fair Food & Photo Package A - $65 (Feeds 1-2 people)

• Admission (in one vehicle) for up to eight (8) people
• One (1) downloadable professional photo with Big Tex
• Two (2) Soft Drinks or Bottled Waters provided by Haworth Concessions
• Two (2) Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dogs™
• One (1) order of Jack’s French Fries
• One (1) order of Stiffler’s Fried Oreos®
• One (1) bag of State Fair Cotton Candy
• One (1) bag of Pioneer Kettle Corn
• One (1) Midway Prize

Fair Food & Photo Package B - $99 (Feeds 3-4 people)

• Admission (in one vehicle) for up to eight (8) people
• One (1) downloadable professional photo with Big Tex
• Four (4) Soft Drinks or Bottled Waters provided by Haworth Concessions
• Four (4) Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dogs™
• Two (2) orders of Jack’s French Fries
• Two (2) orders of Stiffler’s Fried Oreos®
• Two (2) bags of State Fair Cotton Candy
• Two (2) bags of Pioneer Kettle Corn
• Two (2) Midway Prizes

Additional Add-on Items

• Two (2) Sweet Connie’s Corn on the Cob, $10
• Two (2) Fletcher’s Original State Fair Corny Dogs™, $15
• Two (2) Smokey John’s Sausage on a Stick, $12
• Two (2) Smokey John’s Turkey Legs, $24

There will also be a photo opportunity with Big Tex available Sept. 19-20 for $25. It will include admission, in one vehicle, for up to eight people and one downloadable professional photo with Big Tex.

For a full list of health and safety protocols for the event, visit BigTex.com/DriveThru.

Can’t make the drive to Dallas? Fletcher’s corny dog, a State Fair favorite, will be on the menu at all Golden Chick restaurants through October 25.