New Foods: Blackened Shrimp Baked Potato and Fried Cajun Crisp
Blackened Shrimp Baked Potato
Seasoned Blackened Shrimp with a hint of Spice resting on a hot baked potato. Drizzled with butter and topped with cheese then sprinkled with parsley.
Fried Cajun Crisp are deep fried crispy puffs sprinkled with Cajun seasoning right out of the fryer over at Stuffed Wings!
Employee’s Favorites
Have you ever wondered what the State Fair of Texas’ employee’s food favorites are? Well we’re happy to share with y’all just that! Stay tuned each day to find out just what we eat for lunch.
- Name: Ali
- Position: Exhibits Coordinator
- Years Employed: 3 years
- Favorite Food Item: Patty Melt
- Food Item Location: Katie’s Café on the Midway
Wine Garden
Exclusively offering wines crafted in the Lone Star State, the State Fair of Texas Wine Garden features three different wineries each day and offers guests the choice of buying a small taste, a glass or a bottle. Centered around a massive oak tree, this venue serves as a scenic destination for fairgoers. On weekends, visitors can experience the musical talents of local jazz and blues bands, and chat with winemakers sharing their expertise on refining the palate. Today’s Texas wineries include:
- Blessed Bee Winery
- Naca Valley Vineyard
- Silver Dollar Winery
Celebrity Chef
Popular Chefs prepare signature dishes, share tips and answer audience questions while also while giving audience members a chance to sample their culinary creations at the end of each demonstration. To finish up the Cutco Celebrity Chefs, David Hollister from the famous Gas Monkey Dallas will be with us. Hear from Hollister along with these talented chefs:
- 11 a.m. Sean Alvarez- Bird Café
- 12:30 p.m. David Hollister- Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
- 2:30 p.m. Josh Hopkins- Fork In The Road
- 4:30 p.m. Lisa Garza- Sissy’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
Kick Your Feet Up
Fernie’s Skyway Porch is nestled beneath the Texas Skyway and behind Big Tex, you can relax in rocking chairs and sip on a hard soda or cotton candy cocktail while enjoying one of the best views of the fairgrounds! Serving “light bites,” ice cold beer and refreshing wine-based cocktails on tap, Fernie’s is just like relaxing on your grandmother’s front porch…if your grandmother is Fernie!