b'THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS& GREAT FOOD GO HAND IN HANDBecause Texas food traditions come from so many cultures, Texans are some of the most innovative people when it comes to food.Since 2005, the Big Tex Choice Awards competition has solidified the State Fair of Texas as the top fair for food creations.The competition began with an impressive 49 entries represented by 30 concessionaires. Each entry was evaluated on four fair-food elements: uniqueness, creativity, presentation, and taste.Here are the ten finalists for 2019Head on over to indulge in something new!Top 5: SweetPEANUT BUTTER CUP SNOOKIEWarm, fresh baked peanut butter cup cookie with vanilla ice cream adorned with caramel and chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a cherry.QUICK FRIED BLACK GOLD TRUFFLESThis decadent treat is made from crushed chocolate cookies blended with rich cream cheese and mini white chocolate chips then hand-rolled into balls and coated in a golden breading consisting of vanilla wafers, corn flakes, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Once fried, its topped off with fresh whipped cream, a chocolate syrup drizzle, and a juicy cherry.20GoodLifeFamilyMag.comSEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas'