Texas State Fair reveals over-the-top food finalists

Check out the outrageous finalists for Big Tex 2018

DALLAS, Texas (KTRK) -- The final countdown to who will win one of the most coveted titles in all of Texas begins.

Ten finalists will be competing for the titles of "Best Taste - Sweet", "Best Taste - Savory", and "Most Creative" in the Big Tex Choice Awards competition.

Sweet Finalists

Arroz con Leche
Cotton Candy Taco
Fernie's Orange You Glad We Fried It?!
State Fair Fun-L Cake Ice Cream
Sweet Bakin' Bacon

Savory Finalists

Deep Fried Shepherd's Pie
Deep Fried Skillet Potato Melt in a Boat
Fernie's Hoppin' John Cake with Jackpot Sauce
Texas Fried Hill Country
Texas Twang-kie

We have our finalists! The State Fair of Texas narrowed down the tasty combatants of the Big Tex Choice Awards - five finalists each in savory and sweet categories.

The big event is coming up on Sunday, Aug. 26 in the historic Tower Building at Fair Park in Dallas.

You can buy your tickets here.

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