The selection process for the competition consists of internal judges who blindly taste the food items. Judges base their scores on three criteria: fairgoer appeal, creativity and taste. New this year is a category for best tasting drink.

The State Fair of Texas judges have narrowed down the finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards to 15 yummy creations, now including a “Sipper” category for beverages.

Believe it or not, the State Fair of Texas is just over six weeks away. Today, the finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards were announced, including five entries in a new drink category. FOX 4's Peyton May interviewed several of the creators.