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The Celebration THE CELEBRATION AS BIG AS TEXAS 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CONTENTS MESSAGE ............................................... 3 CELEBRATE TRADITION ............................ 4 CELEBRATE THE BRAND ........................... 6 CELEBRATE KNOWLEDGE .......................... 8 CELEBRATE SERVICE ................................ 12 CELEBRATE TEXAS INNOVATION ................ 28 CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE .......................... 30 CELEBRATE MILESTONES .......................... 32 CELEBRATE STEWARDSHIP ........................ 44 SPONSORS & MEDIA PARTNERS ................. 50 BIG TEX YOUTH LIVESTOCK AUCTION WE ARE COMMITTED TO: our & SCHOLARSHIP DONORS ..................... 51 • EDUCATION AND AGRICULTURE AS OUR FOUNDATION. • OPERATING IN A FISCALLY CONSCIOUS MANNER. STATE FAIR SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS ... 54 • PROVIDING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. • INVESTING IN THE FAIR PRODUCT, OUR FAIR PARK HOME, KEY LEADERSHIP ..................................... 55 mission AND OUR COMMUNITY. • RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP TO ENSURE THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS WILL THRIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. • PRESERVING THE TRADITIONS OF OUR HISTORIC INSTITUTION. The State Fair of Texas • CONSTANT INNOVATION FOR FUTURE FAIRS’ SUCCESS. celebrates all things Texan by THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION promoting agriculture, education, WITH PROCEEDS HELPING TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE OUR and community involvement HOME, FAIR PARK; UNDERWRITE MUSEUMS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT through quality entertainment in a STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE LONE STAR STATE PURSUING HIGHER family-friendly environment. EDUCATION; AND HELP IMPROVE STATE FAIR OPERATIONS. 3 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD KNIGHT, JR., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & MITCHELL GLIEBER, PRESIDENT HOWDY, FOLKS. Proving to be another successful year of celebrating our great Lone concessionaires each year, State Fair Cares holds a food drive to Star State, the 2018 State Fair of Texas continued this annual collect leftover Fair food on the day after the annual event, as well tradition through its theme of “Celebrating Texas Innovation.” As a as a holiday toy and coat drive to gather unused items for families in 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on the ongoing support of need over the holiday season. Partnering with the North Texas Food our loyal fairgoers. Because of your support, we were able to put on Bank, we offer discounted admission for fairgoers who bring canned a premier event for the community, as well as build on our mission goods to the Fair gates. More than 200,000 pounds of food was of celebrating all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, collected during the 2018 event through this program, which serves and community involvement through quality entertainment in a as the North Texas Food Bank’s largest food drive each year. family-friendly environment. Our nonprofit purpose is funded through the proceeds from the annual State Fair of Texas event, which serves As part of the community tenet of our mission, the State Fair aims as our largest fundraiser each year. Despite 12 rainy days experienced to preserve our historical Fair Park home while helping to fund during the State Fair’s 24-day run, the 2018 event welcomed more necessary improvements to its buildings and facilities. Our ability than 2 million visitors to Fair Park, with each and every guest to provide funds is a direct result of the success of the annual State contributing to our overall community impact simply by attending Fair event. Following the success of 2017’s Fair, we proudly gave the event. As we look back on 2018, we are proud not only of the $4 million to the City of Dallas in 2018 to be used for Fair Park Fair’s successful run, but of how that success has allowed us to grow improvements, with the decision on how to allocate these funds at our initiatives that support the community year-round. the discretion of the Park & Recreation director. The Fair also contributed $4.9 million to support additional projects in Fair Park While most people know the State Fair of Texas for its annual event throughout the year as part of our annual effort to improve State Fair each fall, our organization goes far beyond those 24 days. We are operations. With 132 years of shared history, the State Fair has dedicated to creating and fostering relationships with our neighbors maintained a deep-rooted connection to Fair Park, and we are to help promote growth in the South Dallas/Fair Park community. Our honored to be one of its longtime tenants. impact focuses on three concepts that align with our mission – social capital, human capital, and financial capital. Using these resources as On behalf of the entire State Fair of Texas team, we feel humbled a foundation, our initiatives work to cultivate long-term sustainability to be a part of this true Texas tradition and we thank you for by targeting issues at their roots – building the capacity of local your constant support, which allows us to continue putting on such nonprofits, supporting education in surrounding schools, and seeking a beloved event year after year. Your support also gives us the opportunities for economic development. With this framework in mind, opportunity to fulfill our mission and expand our community the Fair contributed more than $659,000 in community support initiatives more and more every year. We hope you will join us for during 2018, which included sponsorships, grants, program funding, another Texas-sized celebration at the 2019 Fair, themed and partnerships. In addition, $273,000 was given to support our “Celebrating Texas Creativity!” neighboring cultural programs and facilities inside Fair Park. We are grateful to be able to serve the community that supports us RICHARD KNIGHT, JR. each year. Through initiatives like Big Tex Urban Farms, State Fair Chairman of the Board, State Fair of Texas Cares, and our partnership with the North Texas Food Bank™, we 2015 - 2018 are able to give back in a tangible way. Understanding that our surrounding neighborhood has limited access to fresh produce, Big Tex Urban Farms is a mobile, organic garden that grows crops right here in our Fair Park home. One hundred percent of the produce MITCHELL GLIEBER grown on the Farms is donated to local organizations. In 2018, we President, State Fair of Texas provided more than 12,000 pounds of fresh produce, which yielded more than 152,000 servings. Through the support of our 2 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 2018 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS 3 CELEBRATE • 132 YEARS OF THE BIG TEX SHOWS STATE FAIR Standing 55 feet tall in his 95-gallon hat and size 96 boots, Big Tex The Fair offers a world of entertainment to fairgoers, with all daily has welcomed millions of guests to the annual State Fair of Texas shows included in the price of admission. On any given day, there OF TEXAS since his debut in 1952. Known around the world as our beloved icon are more than 100 activities and shows to enjoy. The fun doesn’t and official greeter of the State Fair of Texas, he returns to his post in end when the sun goes down – the Starlight Parade and Mattress • TRADITION Fair Park every fall to meet guests with his signature “Howdy, Folks!” Firm Illumination Sensation fill the Fair’s nightly skyline with light and color. FOOD The State Fair of Texas and great food go hand in hand. Offering CREATIVE ARTS much more than your classic turkey leg or corn dog, our With more than 1,100 contest categories including photography, concessionaires like to be inventive with their food. Whether a canning, art, sewing, and cooking, the State Fair’s Creative Arts winner of the Big Tex Choice Awards competition or a recipe from competitions provide people of all ages a showcase for their creative lthough much has changed since the Creative Arts Competition Kitchen, the Fair’s culinary offering is skills. The opportunities to win a coveted blue ribbon are endless our humble beginnings as a always full of surprises. and don’t just start on Opening Day. In addition to the daily cooking local fair and exposition, the contests that take place during the Fair, our Creative Arts AState Fair of Texas continually strives to department hosts pre-Fair competitions and an annual BBQ and preserve the traditions on which our LIVE MUSIC Chili Cook-off. organization was built. After serving as our With live music as one of our cornerstones, we take pride in filling home for an entire century, Fair Park was our 24-day run with a wide variety of musical acts. Five stages officially designated a National Historic across the fairgrounds offer daily performances of country, pop, soul, SHOPPING Landmark in 1986. With 132 years of jazz, and regional sounds, all included in the price of admission. A trip to the State Fair offers countless opportunities to find amazing shared history, we have maintained a deep- deals and specials on a wide range of products. With 18 dedicated rooted connection to Fair Park and continue shopping locations around the grounds, visitors have no trouble to call it home today. From our long-standing finding the perfect gift or keepsake to take home as their own piece devotion to Fair Park to our unwavering MIDWAY of the Fair. Because it’s the State Fair of Texas, retailers and dedication to fairgoers, tradition is an The State Fair Midway features more than 70 rides including the exhibitors offer Texas-sized savings on everything from jewelry and essential component of the State Fair of Texas Skyway®, the iconic Texas Star® Ferris Wheel, Top o’ Texas tools to mattresses and farm equipment. Texas. Year after year, millions of visitors Tower, and the 1914 Dentzel Carousel – not to mention enough come from far and wide to experience the Midway games and Fair food to keep visitors entertained for hours. 24-day exposition, holding a special place in their hearts for the State Fair of Texas and our beloved icon, Big Tex.
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