The annual Best Fair Food Contest at the Eastern Idaho State Fair once again dazzled taste buds and celebrated the creativity of the fair's talented food vendors. This highly anticipated event featured a fierce competition across four categories: Fairest of Them All, Sweetest of Them All, Best New Entrée, and Best New Sweet Item. The annual People Choice award, voted via Social Media platforms throughout August, was also announced today. The winners proudly claimed their titles, securing their places in the culinary hall of fame at the fair.
With local media representatives serving as judges, the competition was as intense as ever. The judges evaluated each entry on appearance and taste, making for a close race in every category.
Here are the 2024 winners:
Fairest Of Them All - Sweet
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Creamy Creations - Better At The Fair Cake
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Sweet Temptations - The Peach Temptation
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Creamy Creations - Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownie
Fairest Of Them All - Entrée
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Blackhawk BBQ Pit - Hog On A Log
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CR Fish & Things - Sample Platter
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Smoking B's - Whole Damn Farm
Best New Sweet
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Sweet Temptations - The Devils Delight
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Creamy Creations - Strawberry Butter Cake
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Camille's Crepes - Peachy Keen
Best New Entrée
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Between The Buns - Surf & Turf
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Chop & Crab Shack - Crabby Patty Melt
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Camille's Crepes - Chicken Cordon Bleu
People's Choice
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Blackhawk BBQ Pit - Mac N' Cheese Bowl
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Scones - Scone Nuggets
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Camille's Crepes - Fruit Crepe
Each first-place winner received a banner to proudly display in their booth. These awards symbolize the creativity, hard work, and dedication that go into making the Eastern Idaho State Fair a culinary delight for all attendees.
The Fair Food Contest has become an annual highlight, bringing together the community to enjoy and celebrate the mouthwatering dishes that make the fair so special. As fairgoers indulge in these culinary masterpieces, they can do so knowing that they are tasting the best of what the fair has to offer.