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Finalists Announced for 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards

The State Fair of Texas has unveiled the finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, introducing a new twist for 2025 with the addition of a dedicated beverage category.

The Big Tex Choice Awards is the Fair’s signature culinary competition, where concessionaires debut original creations. This year, a new “Sippers” category joins the traditional “Savory” and “Sweet” divisions, expanding the number of finalists from the longstanding 10 to 15. Each category now features five finalists, with an additional award for “Most Creative.”

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2024 State Fair Big Tex Finalists Announced

It’s crunch timed for finalists of the three most iconic food titles in all of Texas. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Three winners will be crowned on Thursday, August 22 in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative.” Back in June, a record-breaking 65 entries represented by 40 Fair concessionaires were narrowed down to 24 semi-finalists, with each entry having been evaluated on four Fair-food elements: uniqueness, creativity, presentation, and taste.

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2023 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced

The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards finalists. On Sunday, August 27, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative.” The competition began in early July with an impressive 57 entries represented by 37 concessionaires.

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Finalists for 15th Annual Big Tex Awards

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The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas is proud to present the 15th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards.

On Sunday, August 25, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Savory,” and “Most Creative.” The competition began in early July with an impressive 49 entries represented by 30 concessionaires. Of those entries, 33 were selected as semi-finalists. Each entry was evaluated on four Fair-food elements: uniqueness, creativity, presentation, and taste. After some tasty tests and delicious dishes, votes were cast and the results are finally in! Now, the top ten finalists must present themselves to a prestigious panel of celebrity judges in hopes of securing one of the top spots. If your favorite entry did not make the final cut, fret not, concessionaires may still choose to introduce their creation at their stand as a new food during this year’s Fair. Continue reading

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State Fair of Texas Announces the 2017 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalists

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It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are ready to debut their latest and greatest edible creations to the public. Following in the footsteps of last year’s success, the 13th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards returns bigger and “batter” than ever. Whether your palate craves a “down home” delicacy or prefers a dish worthy of the name “holy guacamole,” this year’s assortment of tasty treats will not disappoint. Fair fans can now get a taste of the competition from beginning to end with an exclusive glimpse into the preliminary rounds of this annual event. Continue reading

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