HOUSTON — RodeoHouston announced the winners of the 16th annual Golden Buckle Foodie Awards Thursday night, highlighting some of the best food options at the rodeo.
The vendors and merchants at the Houston Rodeo submitted the best they had to offer for six categories: Best Fried Food, Best Food-on-a-Stick, Classic Fair Food, Most Creative Food, Best New Flavor, and Best Dessert.
Here are the winners:
Best Fried Food
- The Ultimate Minneapple Pie from The Original Minneapple Pie
- Fried Dumplings and Shrimp Chips from Asian Streeness
- Chicken Fried Bacon from Yoakum Packing Company
Best Food-on-a-Stick
- Brunch Pops from CornDog with No Name
- Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick from Waffle Chix
- The Cowboy Caramel Apple from Munch-oes Bakery
Classic Fair Food
- Big Fat Bacon on a Stick from Big Fat Bacon
- Brisket Baked Potato from Saltgrass Steak House
- Chop Beef/Brisket Sandwich from Harlon's BBQ
Most Creative Food
- The Barbalicious Float from Candy Factory
- Chicharron Nachos from Texas Pride Grill
- Snake Bite Nachos from Pioneer Wagon
Best New Flavor
- Chili Mac Attack Potato from Saltgrass Steak House
- Wonton Nachos from Asian Streetness
- Paradise Maple Waffle Burger from Paradise Burger
Best Dessert
- Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake on a Stick from Big Fat Bacon
- Lemon Cake Bar from FRIED WHAT!?
- Caramel Apple Cowboy Churro on a Stick from Pioneer Wagon
And if you're headed to the rodeo, check out our guide on things you should know before you go!