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BIG TEX  Ever seen a 52-foot tall, talking cowboy? You can meet the big guy we call 'Big Tex' during the State Fair of Texas, Sept. 24 - Oct. 17, 2010. If you can't wait till then — or maybe you live too far away — click here and discover, among other things, Big Tex wears size 70 boots!

LITTLE HANDS ON THE FARM  Gather eggs, plant seeds, dig up a vegetable and milk a cow. Sell your crops and receive "money" for your work that you can spend at the grocery store — your final stop in the exhibit. Free. Sponsored by Bank of America, Dreyer's Ice Cream, AT&T and Wal-Mart/Sam's Club.

PEE WEE STAMPEDE  Better practice your riding and roping skills before you arrive at the Fair this year. We'll provide the stick horse, a rope and cheering crowds. You'll be showing your skills by ropin' and "tying down" bales of hay in the Ranch Arena. Grab a hat and bandana and have some fun. Free. Sponsored by OPERATION® the Silly Skill Game.

PIG RACES  See pigs fly in three shows daily (3:30, 4:15 and 5 p.m.). Join us in the Pan American Arena. Free.

BACKYARD CIRCUS  Join the circus without running away from home. An imaginary world awaits you during your visit to the Backyard Circus. You might be one of the lucky ones chosen from the audience to perform 'under the big top.' Free daily. Sponsored by Schepps.

BIRDS OF THE WORLD  Watch as birds fly over your head and perform tricks. You'll see birds from all over the world and even have a chance to take a close-up look at a few. Free shows 4 times daily in the Band Shell. Sponsored by Kroger.

WORLD ON A STRING PUPPET SHOW   Master puppeteer John Hardman and his cast of marionettes perform throughout the day in Creative Arts' Showplace Theater. FREE. Sponsored by Skechers.

STARLIGHT PARADE  This isn't just any parade — it's the Starlight Parade and it happens each night during the State Fair of Texas. You'll enjoy the magical floats, bright lights and beautiful horses. Each night at 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by Kitchen Craft.

KID WAY  Stop by the Kid Way during your visit to the State Fair of Texas where a magical carousel with 66 horses and two chariots will sweep you off your feet! Each ride in Kid Way is priced separately. Buy your State Fair coupons at nearby coupon booths.

Contact: Public Relations, 214-421-8715 or pr@bigtex.com.