The Texas Star was owned by Buster Brown and his wife, Barbara. After Buster died in an automobile accident in 1990, Barbara’s brother, Mike Sandefur, bought a 50% stake in the Ferris wheel.

The Texas Star is the tallest traditional Ferris Wheel in North America. Standing at over 212 ft tall, the Texas Star gives visitors a spectacular view of the city of Dallas and Fair Park. The Texas Star has …

Take a virtual ride on the iconic Texas Star Ferris wheel. Bonus points: you can take a ride, even if you’re scared of heights! Stay Connected with the State Fair!

Year after year, State Fair visitors love to take a relaxing spin on the Texas Star® Ferris wheel, the largest Ferris wheel in Texas. Riders can enjoy a birds-eye view of the State Fair and downtown …

Oct 1, 2025 · Rising 212 feet into the air, it’s not just a Ferris wheel; it’s a Texas landmark that captures the vastness of the state itself. Each rotation offers a shifting tableau, from the gleam of downtown …

S tanding north of the Science Place II building is the Texas Star, the tallest ferris wheel in the nation at 212 feet. Buster Brown, a carnival ride entrepreneur, spent over two million dollars for the SDC …

The Texas Star Ferris Wheel is a landmark of Dallas and a centerpiece of the annual State Fair of Texas, held at Fair Park. Towering at 216 feet (65.8 meters), it was the tallest Ferris wheel in North …

Oct 19, 2022 · One of Fair Park’s most popular rides, the Texas Star Ferris wheel, stands as the state’s tallest Ferris wheel year-round. Here are 10 fun facts about the Texas Star Ferris wheel:

It's hard to miss the "Texas Star," a giant Ferris wheel standing 21 stories tall and weighing 678,554 pounds. The huge wheel, illuminated at night by 16,000 light bulbs, was manufactured in Italy at a …

Texas Star is a Ferris wheel at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, where it operates during the annual State Fair of Texas as its most popular ride.