Attendees can get all sorts of unique food creations at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and taking already delicious treats and running them through the deep fryer has proven to be popular method of creating new favorites. While we don't advocate eating these foods on a regular basis, rodeo season is the time of year to indulge in at least one of the decadent treats listed below:

New items in 2017



  • Fried barbecue brisket balls (Yoakum Packing Company)

  • Fried pecan pie (Sills Concessions)

  • Fried cream-style corn poppers (Sills Concessions)


2016 Gold Buckle Foodie Award winners


The Gold Buckle Foodie Awards recognize the best culinary creations across a variety of categories. Here are the fried goodies that made the cut last year.

Best fried foods

  • 1st: Fried brownie with ice cream (Custom Confections)

  • 2nd: Fried cookie dough on a stick (Aunt Ed-Moe’s)

  • 3rd: Original fish taco (Berryhill Baja Grill)


Best dessert

  • 2nd: Deep-fried butter (Fried Fair)


Best new flavor

  • 2nd: Fried s'mores (Stills Funnel Cakes)


Other fried foods to try


These items, and many more, can be found are fair food booths around the rodeo midway.

  • Red velvet cake

  • Funnel cake

  • Oreos

  • Twinkies

  • Reese's cups

  • Pop Tarts

  • Nutella

  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

  • Frog legs