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Pig in a Cannoli, Cajun Crab Bombs among contenders for 2019 State Fair's Big Tex Choice Awards

The State Fair of Texas is almost back and the 33 semi-finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards have been chosen.

Where can you get a Fried Burnt End Burrito, Deep Fried Bayou Fruit Bites or a Stuffed Fried Mexi-Cone? You already know the answer. The State Fair of Texas! And it’s on its way back with everyone’s favorite annual contest.

Thirty-three semifinalists have been announced for the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards at the State Fair of Texas. Starting with 49 competitors that have at least one year of concessionaire experience at the fair, the panel of judges narrowed them down through blind taste testing.

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The list is made up of 20 savory and 13 sweet entries. On the savory side, there’s a Deep Fried Texican and a Loaded Baked Potato Funnel Cake, while the sweet side is bringing something called a Fla’Mango Tango and Fried Bourbon Bread Pudding. Those, along with the rest of the list, are competing for a spot in the top 10. The top 10 compete in the live, final round at the Big Tex’s Choice Awards ceremony for “Best Taste, Sweet,” “Best Taste, Savory,” and “Most Creative,” and will be announced on Aug. 14.

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Take a look at the list of semi-finalists. Have any guesses of which will make it to the top 10?

Savory:

BBQ Pork Rangoons

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Cajun Crab Bombs

Calypso Island Shrimp Bowl

Chicks in a Cone

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Deep Fried Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Waffles

Deep Fried Mexican Mole

Deep Fried Street Corn

Deep Fried Texican

Fried Burnt End Burrito

Fry Rub & Rye

Good Ole Creole Boudin Egg Roll with Pepper Jack Cheese

Loaded Baked Potato Funnel Cake

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PB&J Bacon Pickle Dog

Pig in a Cannoli

Southern Fried Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Ball

Stokin-Smokin Cowboy’s Bacon and Brisket Egg Roll

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Stuffed Fried Mexi-Cone

Texas Cream Corn Casserole Fritters

Texas Fried Fritos Pie Burrito Dog

The “Ain’t No Lie it’s Fried” Steak

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Sweet:

Big Red Chicken Bread

Champagne Jell-O Hot Shot

Deep Fried Bayou Fruit Bites

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Deep Fried Cracker Jack

Deep Fried Energy Bites

Deep Fried Nutella Custard Stuffed French Toast

Extreme Fried Bananarama

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Fla’Mango Tango

Fried Crème Brulee Berry Crunch

Fried Oreo Gelato Pop

Fried Southern Bourbon Bread Pudding

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Peanut Butter Cup Snookie

Quick Fried “Black Gold” Truffles