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Check out this year's Big Tex Choice Awards finalists
Believe it or not, the State Fair of Texas is just over six weeks away. Today, the finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards were announced, including five entries in a new drink category. FOX 4's Peyton May interviewed several of the creators.
DALLAS - The State Fair of Texas has announced the finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards, a beloved tradition that kicks off the countdown to the iconic annual event.
What we know:
The fair revealed the finalists for the 21st annual awards on Wednesday, introducing a new category this year to recognize the best beverages.
Finalists will be announced in four categories: Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, Best Taste – Sipper, and Most Creative.
Fair organizers reported a record number of food entries this year, with 76 submissions narrowed down to the final 15.
A panel of celebrity judges will select the winners. All semi-finalists, even those who didn't make the final cut, will still be featured at the fair.
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists: Best Taste – Savory
Brisket & Brew Stuffed Pretzels
Glen & Sherri Kusak
Crab & Mozzarella Arancini
Stefan T. Nedwetzky
Deep Fried Deli Tacos
Brent & Juan Reaves
Vietnamese Crunch Dog
The Le Family
Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Deviled Egg Sliders
Kendall Williams
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists: Best Taste – Sweet
Candy Lemon Sour Face
Chef Heather J. Perkins
Chill & Thrill Delight
Tony & Terry Bednar
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
Stephen El Gidi
Rousso’s Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries
Isaac & Joey Rousso
Tex’s Toast á la Mode
Michelle & Jayse Edwards
State Fair of Texas specialty license plates approved by TxDMV
Starting in early 2025, Texans will be able to purchase the custom-designed plates.
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists: Best Taste – Sipper
Coconut Quadruple
Binh Tran & My Vo
Cookie Chaos Milkshake
Brad Weiss
Nevins Dirty Red Bull Tex-arita
Hot Honeycomb Lemonade Shake Up
Tom Grace
Nevins Dirty Red Bull® Tex-arita
Josey Nevins Mayes & Tami Jo Nevins Mayes
Poppin' Boba Rita
Justin Martinez
State Fair of Texas 2024 food guide
Fletcher's Corny Dogs, crookies, peanut butter bars, and more... Here's your complete food guide to the State Fair of Texas 2024.
When are the State Fair of Texas food winners announced?
The winners will be announced on Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.
When does the State Fair of Texas open?
Local perspective:
The 2025 State Fair of Texas, themed "Texas Shines Bright," will open on Friday, Sept. 26, and run through Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are now available for purchase.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the State Fair of Texas.