State fairs have been woven into the fabric of America for more than a century, giving fairgoers from all walks of life a place to celebrate their state’s history, culture and future. This year carries extra weight: the U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday. The State Fair of Texas at Fair Park is marking a milestone of its own, 140 years. The Fair has folded that national pride into its 2026 commemorative art titled “Stars, Stripes and Howdies.” Texas-sized creativity and deep-fried ambition are back in full force at Fair Park this season, and there is so much to see, do and eat. Read this article in its entirety at Katy Trial Weekly.com.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Cynthia Smoot is a Dallas-based freelance lifestyle and travel writer covering events and festivals, destination guides, boutique hotels, and getaway itineraries across Texas, the U.S., and the world at large. She is a Travel Contributor for the Katy Trail Weekly newspaper and for Curated Texan, with additional contributions to Park Cities Lifestyle magazine, Dallas Hotel Magazine, and WFAA’s Good Morning Texas. Cynthia has covered Dallas culture and travel since 2008 and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Dallas Morning News, among others. She is available for freelance travel writing assignments, press trips, and hotel/destination features — contact her at cynthia@ohsocynthia.com.