As excitement ramps up for the 2025 State Fair of Texas, the staff of the Richland Chronicle got a taste of what this year’s Big Tex award frontrunners.
From cornbread donuts to Pop Rocks lemonade, the fair offers a tasty and unique menu. The whole family is sure to find something to snack or sip on this fall.
Starting with the cornbread donut. Gracie Whitley of Milton’s Concessions spoke about what they have to offer at this year’s fair. “The original one we call ‘Okay Honey’ and the loaded one is called ‘Cornfetti’. Trying this twist on your average donut, I was a bit taken aback. The cream cheese frosting seems to overwhelm the donut and mask the cornbread taste. It had a soft texture, with hints of cornbread. It was more like a cake. Overall, this item was not bad. However, it did not meet my expectations. I give it a C-…