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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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The 2024 James Beard Finalists

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The James Beard Foundation has officially announced that two chefs based in Dallas, along with a Dallas restaurant, have progressed to the subsequent round of the 2024 James Beard Awards. This announcement, made on Wednesday, highlights the notable achievements within the culinary industry in Dallas.

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State Fair of Texas Announces 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2023 lineup is bursting with flavor – whether you love savory or sweet, you’re in for a treat this year. After much deliberation in the first round of judging, the scores have been tallied, and the results are in; 36 semi-finalists have been named to move forward. Comprised of 19 savory and 17 sweet entries, these semi-finalist contenders are one step closer to the main event, where they will compete for one of three winning titles: “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best Taste – Sweet,” and “Most Creative.”

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Fried charcuterie boards, deep fried BLT among the 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists

The State Fair of Texas announced the finalists for the 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards. It’s a competition that brings out the best in fried food.

This year’s theme is Treats of Texas, highlighting the ingenuity of the state fair concessionaires.

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2018 Big Tex Award Finalists

 

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It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste. The 14th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Vistaprint, is sure to offer a bite that pleases every appetite. From savory snacks to sweet treats, 2018’s assortment will not disappoint! After much deliberation in the first round of judging, the scores have been tallied and the results are in; 31 semi-finalists have been named and are one step closer to the main event, where they will compete for one of three winning titles. “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Savory,” and “Most Creative.” Continue reading

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