The State Fair of Texas at Fair Park is a Dallas tradition packed with rides, live music, quirky contests, and—most famously—delicious fair food. While some fried creations can get expensive, there are plenty of affordable ways to enjoy the culinary side of the Fair without blowing your budget.
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All Flying Fish restaurants in Texashonor “Big Tex” and the State Fair of Texas September 26 – October 18 with over-the-top menu specials in addition to the popular seafood menu.
Featured offerings include Grits on a Stick and Gumbo house-made grits deep fried on skewers and served in a bowl of seafood gumbo and Deep Fried Strawberry Key Lime Pie (key lime pie and strawberry coulis, deep fried with cinnamon flour, topped with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon sugar whipped cream).
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by Tanya Fleming
The State Fair of Texas is more than just a place for rides and livestock shows; it’s a food lover’s paradise where innovation meets tradition. This year, I dove into the delicious new offerings that had my taste buds dancing with delight. From savory to sweet, here’s my culinary adventure through the fairgrounds.
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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 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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Local Yocal BBQ & Grill is bringing the taste of the State Fair to McKinney with made-from-scratch gourmet corn dogs created by Chef Adam West. Everything is bigger in Texas, and these fair-inspired corn dogs are made with a half-pound of house-made sausage from Local Yocal Farm to Market, then dipped in a scratch beer batter to provide the perfect crunch. Local Yocal’s limited edition corn dogs will be served with a choice of a side for $12 and will be available for lunch and dinner through the run of the State Fair of Texas, September 27 through October 20.
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Abel Gonzales is best known as the fried food king at the State Fair of Texas. You have no doubt had the fried Coke, fried lobster, and even his special brisket tamales during that season. Good chance you have even been to Republic Ranch on Ross Avenue which serves up brisket, chicken fried steak and other comforting dishes (Abel sold this share of that concept to his investors). But is Dallas ready for his latest effort? Continue reading
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Due to inclement weather faced during this year’s State Fair of Texas, Fair officials have decided to extend hours for closing weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The Fair is adding hours on both Saturday and Sunday to allow fairgoers to come out and celebrate all things Texan before the 2018 State Fair closes for good on Sunday night. Continue reading
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If you love Fair food, then you’re in luck! Fair concessionaires are serious about providing you with great-tasting, unique foods each year. That’s why the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce their newest creations! Fairgoers have the chance to taste the finalists and winners of the 2018 Big Tex Choice Awards but can also indulge in some of the competition’s semi-finalist dishes. Semi-finalists who don’t make it to the awards ceremony can choose to add their dish to their menu that year.
Here is the list of the semi-finalists food items that can be found at this year’s State Fair of Texas, in addition to other new foods you just must try. For the full list of this year’s new foods and their locations, visit Big Tex. Continue reading
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