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National Food Challenge Contest & Awards

Creative Arts Competition Kitchen

Whether they’re sampling cookies, baking pizzas, or cranking ice cream, the competition is always hot in the State Fair of Texas Competition Kitchen. Each day of the Fair brings a new contest or cook-off to the Fair’s culinary stadium with prized ribbons on the line. Visit the Competition Kitchen to see who will take home... Read more »

Big Tex BBQ & Chili Challenge

Parking Lot between Gates 5 & 6

Ready to accept the challenge and prove that your BBQ and chili is deserving of the coveted 2019 Big Tex Trophy? Fire up the grill and prep your recipes because the competition is heating up! Check back soon for more information on how to enter this year’s competition. What is the Big Tex BBQ & Chili... Read more »

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