In case you hadn’t heard, the State Fair opens today. We can understand if you’re on the fence about going. Even though the new DART Green Line makes it easier to get there, we hear some of the prices have gone up. It’s a tough balance.
But it’s the Fair! Come on!
That didn’t work? Well, some colleagues and I mulled over reasons why you should head over there between now and Oct. 18. Behold our gay top 10 reasons to go to the State Fair of Texas.
10. All those big ticket items for your house like hot tubs and gazebos. There’s no better way to dream about your ideal home than getting close enough to touch those fancy fixtures you intend to put in your house – but never do.
9. Our favorite local celebrity Chef Blythe Beck makes an appearance today at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. How fancy does that sound? The Central 214 executive chef appears at 6 p.m. today and we figure the cameras will be in tow for her show The Naughty Kitchen.
8. The music is a little less than inspired this year but could you ever imagine En Vogue at the State Fair? That becomes reality Oct. 3 on the Chevrolet Main Stage at 3 p.m. Think about it – if there was no En Vogue, we might not have Destiny’s Child. Then we wouldn’t have Beyonce and then no “Single Ladies” bit on Glee. Tragic. Oh, we do like Miranda Lambert. She performs on the same stage Oct. 17 at 8:30 p.m.
7. The Dallas Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Tour is so not about the horses.
6. This year’s butter sculpture is apparently a tribute to somebody’s puppy. I guess that’s cute but when do we get the Butter Tammy Wynette? I suggest on the Fair’s final day, they fry that sucker and dole it out. Seriously, if they can fry butter this year, it’s impossible for this sculpture to go to waste.
5. Big Tex is the ultimate cowboy although he should probably do some squats to work on that flat ass of his.
4. Mary Poppins. Showtunes, please? Thank ya, very much.
3. We love the people watching. OK, sometimes it’s cruising but really, where else are you going to get this cross-section of peeps in town. Certainly not at NorthPark or West Village. I can’t say where the primo lookout for lady watching is but the hot spots for DILF hunting are the Jeep and Hummer displays at the car show. Guar-an-teed. Eye candy mixes very well with cotton candy.
2. Women seem to rule this year. The almighty Oprah brings her show to the State Fair. Now that is huge. Most likely BFF Gayle will be on hand. But will Dr. Oz let Oprah have a turkey leg or a candy apple without rolling the fat intake equivalent out on a wagon? Total buzzkill.
1. Break away from your sadistic trainer to partake in fried food fantasies. Bonus points if you get your trainer eat a corn dog. But don’t let the fried foods rule. It is imperative to try the huge gooey cinnamon rolls in the food pavilion, the garlic sausage in a bun next to the Cotton Bowl and the roasted corn across from the Coliseum. You might hate yourself later. It’ll pass.
Happy State Fair!
I didn’t even think to look at Big Tex’s flat ass. I’m too busy wondering why he has no bulge in the front.
Maybe Oprah and friends, as they walk the Midway and partake of the food items, will bring this to the viewers attention ! Interesting State Fair of Texas History as we all benefit from those before us who worked for equality for all.
“It was left to an NAACP chapter in faraway Brownwood to sue and force final desegregation of the midway and eating establishments.”
https://www.dallasobserver.com/2004-09-09/news/laff-in-the-dark/
THAT PICTURE IS ABSOLUTLEY THE MOST HILARIOUS THING I HAVE SEEN TODAY!!! HAHAHAHHAAHA
“je” we all know Big Tex is really a truck driving lesbian 🙂 hahahaha! 🙂
I’m not sure when the “unofficial” Gay-Day is going to be but we should all choose a color to wear that day to spot our “family.”
We never do it for Gay-Day at Six Flags and I feel we should. When seeing our peeps there in the same colored shirts gives a sense of community, unity and close-ness and a nice feeling of “there’s another! I’m not the only one here today!”
Anyone with me?
When is gay day at the State fair?
I agree with Israel!! My friends and I always look to the DV in getting the word on what day will be Gay Day at the Fair. We either don’t find it or find out too late. Tell us and we will come!! LOL!! I also agree about the color to wear. Can’t wait!
Gay Day at the State Fair traditionally falls on the Sunday closest to National Coming Out Day. This year,they happen to occur at the same day on Sunday, Oct 11. See ya there!
so what is the color to wear for Gay Day?
Soooooooooo……….what’s the color of the day going to be?
It’s only 3 days away to fair time!!!
I never knew who decided this. Seems like it would be easiest to match the shirt on Big Tex each year so we wouldn’t have to ponder.
How about the color of Anti-Socialism since many dudes today can’t even waste their time being polite or say more than three sentences without some negative remark towards another.
Let’s see.. Does Pathetic Misery have a color? Yeah, let’s all go with that.
And while you’re doing that, maybe I’ll go with a Ray of Sunshine Yellow just to be different and piss the rest of you off.
Wow Rick, it didn’t even take you more than one to do exactly what you are saying about the rest of the “dudes”.
Hope your day gets better. 🙂
and still no answer or guidance to the question for Sunday of what color to wear…
John, No, because there ISN”T one. Gay Day at DisneyWorld is red. Why don’t YOU pick a color and tell US>
Personally, if you have to pick a color.. I would suggest Lavender (or purple) it’s not too red.. and it’s not too blue.
In the the pagan / wiccan world,
Red=Aggression, Love, Direct Action
Blue= Emotion, Cleansing, Feelings
Lavender / Purple = Spirit, The Soul, Identity, Self, The combination of Male/Female energy
Sunday is Oct 10th, unless my calendar is reeeeallly messed up. Lol… so I presume its Oct 10th!