This year’s TX-OU Red River Showdown weekend in Dallas was one to remember. Texas came home with an incredible and unexpected win against ranked Oklahoma. We left the fair with sore throats, sunburnt faces, and tired bodies. It was all worth it!

The State Fair of Texas is a favorite fall event, even though it’s a hit or miss of actually having fall weather. That’s quickly forgiven with the satisfaction of a Longhorns win and a Fletcher’s corny dog. It’s always good to be among a sea of burnt orange and the Cotton Bowl, and this game has the highest energy of the season.

Here are some of the views from my day at the State Fair, starting with the Longhorn Band performing their half-time show.

Want to try your hand at a game or two?

When was the last time you were on a bumper car?

An appropriate beer for the weekend. This beer is from Independence Brewing out of Austin

Getting dizzy just looking up. There are many rides, including a section for kids

The historic stadium – the Cotton Bowl

The Midway is the place for games and rides

Iconic ferris wheel

Horns up for a post-win celebration

If you’d like to read more on what to do at the State Fair of Texas, check out my previous post.

Want to see more Texas events? Read these posts:

• Hiking Enchanted Rock
• Celebrating Craft Beer at Texas Craft Brewers Festival
• Best Texas Vacation Getaways Near Water

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I’ll admit: one of the best things about football season is the food you eat while you watch the games. (Did anybody say potluck?!) All the “taste so good but are so bad for you” foods. It’s basically a weekly snack-a-thon habit and I will whole-heartedly indulge, especially if there is seven-layer dip. So, for this party idea round-up, I’m focusing on the food because that’s what’s most important at a football party. You’ll probably agree that football décor can get very cheesy very quickly and half the party (the guys) won’t care about the way things look anyways!

I’ve gathered the best football party food ideas I could find, and while I tried to find the healthiest recipes, I did include a few of my not-so-healthy favorites too. Get in the kitchen because you are going to rock this football season!

I found this “healthy pizza” recipe and I am a fan! I tested it out at my DIY marbling party and made it for dinner one night. It’s very simple to make and an easy way to disguise the vegetables. All it takes is zucchini, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, mini pepperonis and Italian seasoning. Fifteen to twenty minutes in the oven later, you’re ready for the game!

Avocado Hummus Dip by Savor Home Blog

7-Layer Dip by Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring by Pillsbury

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Footballs by The First Year Blog

Lots and lots of Game Day Recipes compiled by Gimme Some Oven

Touchdown Brownies by The Baker Mama

Chicken Ranch Waffle Sliders by Mom on Timeout

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders by Plain Chicken

Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips by Frugal Living Mom

Healthy Spinach Dip by Amuse Your Bouche

Tell me in the comments: What are your favorite football party foods? Who are you cheering for this season?

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