The contestants, including a West coast contestant, try to impress the judges with state fair inspired food.

Gordon is pensive waiting to see what the regional chefs bring to the table during a state fair competition.

MD is hyper focused on her next big dish that she hopes impresses the judges she can remain in the competition.

The 20 contestants from all regions of the US are tasked with creating dishes inspire by the state fair.

The contestants must prepare a state fair inspired meal with a twist on MasterChef. "State Fair Food" is the fifth episode of the show's 13th season.

A contestant tries to impress the judges with her dessert while representing the south on Masterchef.

The 45 minutes it takes for everyone to make their dish can have things cutting down to the wire on Masterchef.

It's an intimidating a moment as a contest awaits the news of whether or not their dish has earned them an apron.

A contestant, Austin, hopes to impress the judges with a carefully created dish she hopes wins her an apron.

A contestant from Texas hopes that she can impress the judges enough to walk away with a white apron.

A Southern contestant hopes to impress the judges and get an apron while also making his grandfather proud.

Kolby explains his dish to the judges as he hopes that he has something that will earn him an apron.