It is that time of year when many North Texans find themselves stricken with “Fair Fever,” but it is nothing that a “prescription for a good time” won’t cure.
The State Fair of Texas (SFT) recently announced that “Dr.” Big Tex would be providing signed “doctor’s notes” to all registered State Fair attendees this year, a novel way to attract new visitors while ensuring attendees have the necessary “documentation” to be excused from work or school.
“*Cough, cough* Needing an excused absence for your case of ‘Fair Fever?’ Big Tex has you covered! SFT has a toolkit for you that includes a fun ‘doctor’s note’ to add your name to, an exclusive voice message from ‘Dr.’ Big Tex explaining why you must attend the Fair, and a sample email copy to send to your boss,” SFT said in a post shared on Instagram.
The Fair Park office of “Big Tex, M.D.” will apparently provide written documentation to anyone diagnosed with “State Fair Fever” along with a prescription for “a healthy dose of fair food, thrilling rides, and general fair fun.”
“This playful toolkit is all good fun! Big Tex may not be a real doctor, but he sure knows how to prescribe a good time at the State Fair,” SFT said in the Instagram post.
State Fair festivities are scheduled to kick off on September 29 and will wrap up on October 22, giving Texans a little over three weeks to attend the annual event.
“Opening Day for the 2023 State Fair of Texas is around the corner, and we know you’re itching to be the first ones through the gate to experience all the food and fun we have in store,” SFT’s website reads.
Single-day tickets to the State Fair range from $10 to $25 for adults and $5 to $18 for children and seniors.
To receive the “Doctor’s Note” toolkit, attendees must sign up online by clicking here.