AUSTIN (KAMR/KCIT) —Today, the State Fair of Texas revealed the 2025 finalists for its annual Big Texas Choice Awards, including the top sweet and savory food creations featured in the state fair’s return on Sept. 26.
The 15 finalists are competing for three top awards: “2025 Savory Finalist,” “2025 Sweet Finalist,” and “2025 Sipper Finalist.”
Brisket & Brew Stuffed Pretzels by Glen & Sherri Kusak
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Crab & Mozzarella Arancini by Stefan T. Nedwetzky
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Deep Fried Deli Tacos by Brent & Juan Reaves
State fair of texas announces 2025 big tex choice award finalists 15
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Wagyu Bacon Cheeseburger Deviled Egg Sliders by Kendall Williams
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Sweet Finalist
Candy Lemon Sour Face by Chef Heather J. Perkins
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Chill & Thrill Delight by Tony & Terry Bednar
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake by Stephen El Gidi
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Rousso’s Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake Fries by Isaac & Joey Rousso
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Tex’s Toast á la Mode by Michelle & Jayse Edwards
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Sipper Finalist
Coconut Quadruple by Binh Tran & My Vo
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Cookie Chaos Milkshake by Brad Weiss
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Hot Honeycomb Lemonade Shake Up by Tom Grace
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Nevins Dirty Red Bull® Tex-Arita by Josey Nevins Mayes & Tami Jo Nevins Mayes
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
Poppin’ Boba Rita by Justin Martinez
via State Fair of Texas Press Release
For more information about food items, visit the Big Tex Choice Awards on the State Fair of Texas website.
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