The best food at this year's State Fair of Texas

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Friday, September 26, 2014
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Chicken Fried Loaded Baked Potato
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Deep Fried "Breakfast for Dinner"
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Deep Fried Texas Bluebonnet
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Fried Sriracha Balls
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Fried Sweet Texas
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Original State Fair Brew "Funnel Cake Ale"
2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Twisted Texas Taco
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The best food at this year's State Fair of Texas2014 Big Tex Choice Finalist: Chicken Fried Loaded Baked Potato
State Fair of Texas

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Carnival rides. All the fried food you can eat. And yes, Big Tex too!

The 2014 State Fair of Texas begins today in Dallas, and there is plenty to see, do and eat if you're making the trip.

A few weeks ago, the fair unveiled the eight finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards, and there's something for everyone.

This years finalists included the Chicken Fried Loaded Baked Potato, Fried Sriracha Balls, Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil, Deep Fried "Breakfast for Dinner," Deep Fried Texas Bluebonnet, Fried Sweet Texas, Twisted Texas Taco, and a Funnel Cake Ale to wash it all down.

This year's 'Best Taste' winner was the Fried Gulf Shrimp Boil. The 'Most Creative' award went to the Funnel Cake Ale.

Other new foods to try at this year's fair include:

  • Biscuit Fries with Chocolate Gravy
  • Deep Fried Smoked Brisket
  • Deep Fried Sweet Tea
  • Texas Fried Chicken in a Waffle Cone
  • Hot Soul Cake

Get a full list of the new things to try over at the State Fair of Texas' website.