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10 Finalists Announced For 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The State Fair of Texas is almost here and that means it's time for some new creations that you'll see this year.

The 10 finalists for the annual Big Tex Choice Awards were revealed Wednesday morning. They will be competing in the three categories: Best Taste - Savory, Best Taste - Sweet and Most Creative.

According to the fair, the competition started with 49 entries in July before the 10 finalists were eventually chosen.

The three winners will be announced on Sunday, Aug. 25. The fair runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20.

Calypso Island Shrimp Bowl by Stephen Alade (Savory)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Calypso Island Shrimp Bowl by Stephen Alade (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Fernie's Fried Burnt End Burrito by Winter Family Concessions (Savory)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Fernie's Fried Burnt End Burrito by Winter Family Concessions (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Ruth's Stuffed Fried Mexi-Cone by Ruth Hauntz (Savory)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Ruth's Stuffed Fried Mexi-Cone by Ruth Hauntz (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Southern Fried Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Ball by Greg Parish (Savory)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Southern Fried Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Ball by Greg Parish (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Texas Cream Corn Casserole Fritters by Clint Probst (Savory)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Texas Cream Corn Casserole Fritters by Clint Probst (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Big Red® Chicken Bread by Brent & Juan Reaves (Sweet)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Big Red® Chicken Bread by Brent & Juan Reaves (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Deep Fried Bayou Fruit Bites by Terrence & Lisa Henderson (Sweet)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Deep Fried Bayou Fruit Bites by Terrence & Lisa Henderson (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Fla'Mango Tango by The Garza Family (Sweet)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Fla'Mango Tango by The Garza Family (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Peanut Butter Cup Snookie by Michelle Edwards (Sweet)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Peanut Butter Cup Snookie by Michelle Edwards (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

Quick Fried "Black Gold" Truffles by Glen & Sherri Kusak (Sweet)

2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists
Quick Fried "Black Gold" Truffles by Glen & Sherri Kusak (Credit: State Fair of Texas)

 

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