a dynamic education series for entrepreneurs
The Big Tex Business Masterclass is a dynamic educational series for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry produced by the State Fair of Texas. The goal of the program is to take existing businesses and educate them on how to implement successful business operations and disciplines while creating a collaboration of networking and providing opportunities for growth and exposure. Completion of the program is not an automatic acceptance to the State Fair of Texas but it allows a behind-the-scenes view and insight into what it takes to be a Food and Beverage Vendor for the State Fair of Texas.
This five-month cohort comprised of 7-10 businesses will have classroom, mentoring, and hands-on opportunities for growth and exposure to the industry.
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Meet Our 2025 Big Tex Masterclass Graduates!
Grandma’s Hands
Breanna Hurndon & D’Andray Daniels
B&B Catering LLC
Brenda Hagler
Porch Swing Iced Tea
Brett Silva
Reverie Bakeshop
Bryan and Racene Nguyen
Hurryback Catering LLC
Chenitha Ellis
Brewer Concessions
Clayton Brewer & Jordain Williams
Locked n Loaded Potato House
Destiny Wilson
Shaved Ice & More
Deverly Orupabo
Purpose Macarons
Dusty Clem
Sawa Treats
Elvis Cho
Isabel’s Guatemala Restaurant
Jose Manuel Sanchez
You Can Live Again Sea Moss Store
Kertrina Dauway
GFF GOOD FREAKIN FOOD
Luis and Kristen Florentino
Chef MiMi J LLC
Meika Johnson
Cake Me Crazy
Pastry Chef Ty Howard
BRT Smoked Tex Mex
Robert Hinojosa
Thee Kitchen Beast
Shavonne Gay
Scrumptious Fried Pie Station LLC
Tiffany Qualls & JoAnnette Denman
Aguas Chicas DFW Catering & Concessions
Victoria Medrano & Sophia Ochoa
Our Big Tex Masterclass graduates Shine Bright
In 2019, our Masterclass graduate Kerston Crawford Thorns was featured on the Kelly Clarkson show! Click the button below to watch a clip from the episode.
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