Submissions for the State Fair of Texas Big Tex Boot Design Contest, presented by Lucchese Bootmaker, has been extended till Feb. 6, 2026.
“Big Tex has been sportin’ his size 96 Lucchese boots since 2023, so its high time he put them to rest and dust off a new pair just in time for the 2026 State Fair of Texas,” said the State Fair of Texas. “But Big Tex can’t just wear any pair of boots. His boots must be iconic and as grand as Texas itself, so naturally the only type of person who can help create his new pair are his fans. That includes YOU.”
The winning design will be fabricated on Big Tex’s boots and be on display all 24-days of the fair for a minimum of three years.
The winner will receive recognition in the press and marketing materials when winning design is announced and at the 2-26 Big Tex installation. Plus the winner will be outfitted with a pair of Lucchese boots (value $895).
For more details and boot template – click here
Contest Rules
Entries for the contest must be a drawing, painting, or illustration.
Entries must use the outer, inner, and front & back boot templates provided – click here. Design of boot vamp and heel are not to be altered.
All entries must be original works of art. No copyrighted materials or art allowed.
The Lucchese brand logo must be incorporated in the design as designated on the template.
