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Indiana State Fair announces 2024 'Taste of the Fair' winners

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INDIANAPOLIS — Fairgoers have decided on their top 3 favorite foods of the 2024 Indiana State Fair.

The finalists for the highly-anticipated "Taste of the Fair" presented by Pepsi were announced on Friday. The winners highlight the most innovative and creative entries concessionaires at the fair.

And the winners are:

1st Place: Nitro Hog BBQ; Fried Sugar Biscuit n’BBQ with Apple Butter Sauce

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Nitro Hog BBQ; Fried Sugar Biscuit n’BBQ with Apple Butter Sauce came in 1st place in the 2024 Taste of the Fair competition.

2nd Place: Colp’s Concessions; Sweet Tea Slushy

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3rd Place: The Bakerman; Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Elephant Ear

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The top three winners were determined through public voting throughout the fair. In addition to cash prizes, World Food Championships will award the top three winners a Golden Ticket entry to the World Food Championships event taking place in Indianapolis this fall for the first time in history at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

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This weekend is the last chance to try fair food favorites! The 2024 Indiana State Fair ends on Sunday, Aug. 18.