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2026 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced
The State Fair of Texas has announced the finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards. Take a look at the wild savory, sweet, and sipper creations heading to the fair.
DALLAS - The winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards include several creative mashups, such as hamburger tacos in a tater tot shell and a dessert-flavored Fletcher's Corny Dog.
2026 Big Tex Choice Awards
What we know:
On Tuesday, judges tasted and scored dishes from each of the 15 finalists.
They narrowed them down to winners in four categories: Best Savory, Best Sweet, Best Sipper, and Most Creative.
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Best Taste — Savory
Burger Chop Tater Tacos is a burger patty sauteed with onions and jalapenos. The taco shell is made out of tater tots.
Best Taste — Sweet
Fletcher’s Chocolate Corny Dog, from the makers of the original Fletcher’s Corny Dog, is filled with milk chocolate fudge fried in corn dog batter.
Best Taste — Sipper
The Tropical Coco Fresca is a pineapple-watermelon agua fesca with a Tajin rim and an icy coconut snowball scoop.
Most Creative
Berry Me in Matcha is cheesecake on a stick with a bold, Japanese-inspired flair.
What's next:
The fair kicks off on Sept. 25 and runs through Oct. 18.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the State Fair of Texas.