Courtesy Facebook/State Fair of Texas
For the first time since World War II, the State Fair of Texas will not open this fall, due to COVID-19 concerns.
The official press release from this morning (Tuesday, July 7th) stated,
DOING WHAT’S RIGHT FOR TEXAS
With a heavy heart, we are announcing that the State Fair of Texas will not open for the 2020 season. We believe the spirit of the Lone Star state lies in every Texan’s ability to care and look out for their neighbor and it is with this in mind, we have decided to keep our guests, staff, and partners safe and healthy during these uncertain time. Click the button below to find out more information about this news, including refund information for those who have already purchased a ticket. We look forward to giving y’all a great big Howdy in 2021.
Here’s the link: BigTex.com