State Fair of Texas 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards Winners Include Chocolate Corney Dog, Burger Tacos & More

Are you team savory, or sweet? Here are the winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards

The competition consisted of four categories: the "Most Creative," "Best Taste Savory," "Best Taste Sweet" and "Best Taste Sipper."

State Fair Of Texas Reveals 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards Winners

The State Fair of Texas has crowned the winners of the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards, with this year’s winning creations putting creative spins on burgers, corny dogs, tropical drinks and cheesecake. Judges sampled and scored 15 finalists Tuesday before selecting winners in four categories: Best Taste – Savory, Best Taste – Sweet, Best Taste – Sipper and Most Creative. The Dallas Express previously reported on the 15 finalists earlier this month. T…

Past, future generations of concessionaires crowned in State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards

The State Fair of Texas has always been a celebration of small businesses, some extending back generations and others starting a legacy. The 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards saw 77 entries across 46 concessionaires. Winners were selected by a panel of hometown celebrities, influencers and food reporters.

Big Tex Choice Winners announced: Here's who made the cut

Four foods earned the top prizes at this year's Big Tex Choice Awards — and at least one of them involves a taco shell made entirely of tater tots.

State Fair of Texas reveals 4 winners of 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards

The State Fair of Texas has officially unveiled the winners of its 22nd annual Big Tex Choice Awards. The panel of judges tasted and evaluated sample sizes of 15 items, five each from the categories of "Savory," "Sweet," and "Sippers." Each of the winners were evaluated on four criteria: Taste, Value for the Price, Presentation, and Creativity.

Deep-fried glory: The 2026 Big Tex Choice Award winners are here

A month before the gates open, these four 2026 Big Tex Choice Award winners are guaranteed to draw long lines.