Those vendors are competing again for a Big Tex Choice Award during this year's fair. 2026 State Fair of Texas in DallasThe State Fair of Texas is scheduled for Friday, September 25 through Sunday, October 18 at Fair Park in Dallas. Every year, these concessionaires bring their A game and enter their food in the Big Tex Choice Awards. We Can Try the 2026 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists and WinnersI'll follow up once the winners have been determined in a couple of weeks. So, without further ado, here are the Top 15 Finalists for the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards.