2023 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists (Fair Deliciousness)

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2023 State Fair Deliciousness (UPDATE)

DALLAS – August 9, 2023 – 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. Of those entries, 36 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 10 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.Without delay, the State Fair of Texas is happy to announce the 10 finalists that will be competing for the titles of “Best Taste – Savory,†“Best Taste – Sweet,†and “Most Creative,†in the 2023 Big Tex Choice Awards competition.

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