Happens every year. We wonder why this country has a weight/health problem? 
FRIED FINALISTS
Eight finalists were selected out of 45 entries to the Big Tex Choice Awards, all of which will be for sale at this year's fair:
Best taste
Chicken-Fried Bacon; vendor: Glen Kusak, Yoakum Packing
Most creative
Fried Banana Split; vendor: Shirley Weiss, Auto Grill
Other finalists
? Fernie's All-American Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich; vendor: Christi Erpillo, Dock Restaurant
? Texas Fried Jelly Bellys; vendor: Justin Martinez, Granny's Funnel Cake
? Deep Fried S'mores; vendor: Tami Stiffler
? Fire & Ice (fried pineapple creation); vendor: Abel Gonzales Jr.
? Fried Chocolate Truffles; vendor: Nick Bert Jr.
? Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Waffle Balls; vendor: Mark Zable, Belgium Wafflestand
Source: State Fair of Texas

FRIED FINALISTS
Eight finalists were selected out of 45 entries to the Big Tex Choice Awards, all of which will be for sale at this year's fair:
Best taste
Chicken-Fried Bacon; vendor: Glen Kusak, Yoakum Packing
Most creative
Fried Banana Split; vendor: Shirley Weiss, Auto Grill
Other finalists
? Fernie's All-American Fried Grilled Cheese Sandwich; vendor: Christi Erpillo, Dock Restaurant
? Texas Fried Jelly Bellys; vendor: Justin Martinez, Granny's Funnel Cake
? Deep Fried S'mores; vendor: Tami Stiffler
? Fire & Ice (fried pineapple creation); vendor: Abel Gonzales Jr.
? Fried Chocolate Truffles; vendor: Nick Bert Jr.
? Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Waffle Balls; vendor: Mark Zable, Belgium Wafflestand
Source: State Fair of Texas


GROSS
