Big Tex made his debut at the 1952 State Fair of Texas, but before that he had a job as a small town Santa Claus. The chamber of commerce of Kerens — about an hour from Dallas — created a tall ...

Steal his look: All the brands Big Tex sports in his iconic State Fair outfit The beloved State Fair mascot loves a retro cowboy aesthetic. By Andrea Guzmán , Texas Brands Reporter Updated Sep 26 ...

Big Tex made his State Fair debut in 1952, and after a little engineering, he "found his voice" in 1953. His wave was added in 1997, and three years later, he began to turn his head.