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Cotton candy bacon and drowning taquitos — chow down on the 2024 Big Tex Choice Award finalists
Deep Fried Phgo
This Best Taste winner was created by Michelle Le. | Photo via State Fair of Texas
The countdown is on for this year’s State Fair of Texas. We’re already excited for the rides and live music offerings + now our mouths are watering for some fair food. The good news is this year’s winners of the Big Tex Choice Awards were just announced, giving us a taste of what’s to come.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Big Tex Choice Awards, it’s an annual competition among concessionaires to see who can make the best fair food in three different categories — Best Taste: Savory, Best Taste: Sweet, and Most Creative.

A few of the past winners include fried Coca-Cola (Most Creative 2006), State Fair Cookie Fries (Most Creative 2016), Funnel Cake Bacon Queso Burger (Best Taste: Savory and Most Creative 2017), and Big Red Chicken Bread (Best Taste: Sweet 2019).

Enough of the past — allow us to introduce you to this year’s State Fair of Texas must-eats.

Best Taste: Savory — Deep Fried Pho

A very Texan rendition of a Vietnamese classic, this recipe deep fries noodles, beef, fresh herbs, and bean sprouts after they’ve been simmered in rich pho broth. The deep fried pho is served with a side of broth for dipping, hoisin sauce, sriracha, jalapeños, lime, and cilantro.

Best Taste: Sweet — Biscoff Delight

Biscoff Delight

The Biscoff Delight was created by Stephen El Gidi.

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Photo via State Fair of Texas

Just when you thought cheesecake couldn’t be any better, this dish was invented. It’s a New York-style slice of cheesecake coated in rich Belgian chocolate and a layer of crushed Biscoff cookies, drizzled with a drizzle of Lotus Biscoff spread, and topped with a Biscoff cookie.

Most Creative — Bourbon Banana Caramel Sopapillas

Bourbon Banana Caramel Sopapillas

This dish was created by Cody and Lauren Hays.

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Photo via State Fair of Texas

These traditional sopapillas feature vanilla-caramel-infused bananas, sweet bourbon syrup, crushed candied pecans, sweetened mascarpone cheese, crumbled Nilla Wafers, and dusted with powdered sugar. Need we say more?

If you’re looking for more information about this year’s state fair, check out our guide + stay tuned for an updated map so you know where to find these delicious treats.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Trivia Night | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Cowtown Brewing Company, 1301 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Kick back with a local brew and test your knowledge of random facts.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • Live Music Wednesdays | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Treat yourself to a cocktail or a light bite while listening to live music in the lobby.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • Summer Sanctuary Series | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6 p.m. | Loot Rentals, 3221 Lawnwood St., Fort Worth | $59 | Join Jungle Studio Fitness + Loot Rentals for guided meditation, yoga flow, and sound bath, followed by drinks from The Holly and Tepetán.
Friday, Sept. 1
  • Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals | Friday, Sept. 1 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Bedford Center YMCA, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford | Free | Residents aged 60+ years old can pick up a free meal — the program is not income based.
  • Experience Kiln Forming | Friday, Sept. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $125 | Learn how to make two pieces of kiln formed glass art — all equipment, tools, and materials are included.
Saturday, Sept. 2
  • Lone Star Murder Mystery | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 6 p.m. | 81 Club at Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $66 | Settle in for dinner and a show and help the marshals figure out which Stockyards historical figure done it.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Historic Stockyards restaurant Cattlemen’s Steak House will undergo $3 million in renovations beginning this October. Updates include a new outdoor patio space, an interior remodel, and the addition of an elevator and chair lift. The remodel is estimated to finish by October 2024. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Outdoors
  • The Fort Worth Herd’s 4 p.m. cattle drive is canceled through Sunday, Sept. 3. (Yes, again — it’s hot out there.) The 11:30 a.m. cattle drive + 1:30 p.m. behind-the-scenes experience will still take place daily. Weekly schedule updates can be found on the herd’s Instagram page.
Transit
  • You can now travel north to Berry Street on Trinity Metro’s Southeast ZIPZONE. The expanded zone opens up access to the Miller Avenue Department of Public Safety and the Eugene McCray Community Center. Learn more about how ZIPZONE works.
Stat
  • The price of domestic airfare at DFW Airport increased by 19.54% in the past year. Prices rose from $359.82 in the first quarter of 2022 to $430.12 in the first quarter of 2023. DFW‘s price increase is above the nationwide average of 16%.
Fun Fact
  • La Gran Plaza has seen its sales increase from $34 million in 2004 to $117 million in 2022. Additionally, the southside mall has “nearly twice as many annual visitors as The Shops at Clearfork” + the high foot traffic is thought to be fostered by the 300+ businesses that sell Hispanic-oriented merchandise. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
  • Former “Friends” actor Matt LeBlanc was spotted at Joe T. Garcia’s last week. Joe T.'s is no Central Perk Coffee Shop, but looks like Joey was having a great time. Check out more North Texas celebrity sightings.
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
When I was 13, my parents signed me up for a babysitting safety class so that I could take care of my little brother and the other neighborhood kiddos.

If you know a teen who may be interested in babysitting, check out Fort Worth Public Library’s ABCs of Babysitting class. In the fall course, teens will be able to learn skills for CPR from the Fort Worth Fire Department, behavior management + entertainment tips.
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