Big Tex returns to his spot in Fair Park for 2022 State Fair of Texas

Watch as the icon 55-foot-tall cowboy returns to his usual spot in Big Tex Circle for this year's State Fair of Texas.

DALLAS - Everyone’s favorite 55-foot-tall cowboy is returning to his usual spot at Fair Park Friday morning.

Big Tex will celebrate his 70th birthday this year. He is also sporting a new shirt and jeans thanks to the folks at Dickies.

Every few years, Big Tex gets a wardrobe change. It takes Dickies crews about two weeks to make the shirts.

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The State Fair of Texas opens next Friday. It runs through Oct. 23.