The 1972 Texas State Fair & Dallas Exposition drew over three million people to its halls, showcasing collections of food, products, and entertainment from local Texas farmers and business owners. People even elected a "Pecan Queen."
Unfortunately state fairs don't exist like they used to, so in memory of what once was here are 21 photos from the 1972 Texas State Fair.
1
Group Photos
Friends having a fun day out.
2
Seasoning
That man does NOT eat bland food.
3
Frito-Lay Spinner
What'll it be?
4
Texas Eggs
Nice and cheap.
5
Win a Prize!
Posing with a stuffed animal.
6
A Cool Gaget
Standing at attention.
7
Texas Honey
Sweet honey buckiin.
8
Texas Grain Fed Beef
Sounds perfect.
9
Buffet
Organic to the max.
10
Texas Star Roundup
Popular.
11
Texas Poultry
Not chicken about their chicken.
13
Nurserymen
Plants for sale.
14
Serving Drinks
Let me see some ID!
15
Agricultural Produce
Local and fresh.
16
The Pecan Queen
And her harvest.
17
The Sashe Says it All
A proud winner.
18
Pecans
Award winning, for sale.
19
Consumer Service
They're ready.
20
Uncle Ben's Line
Some good eating.
21
Close Examination
Getting ready.
