Funnel cakes stand at a state fair - Wilson Cleaver/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a state fair? The lights, the music, the crowd of carnival-goers buzzing with excitement. Sure, there are rides. We go ...

Most people know that when it comes to frying things, state fairs are like international waters – they fall under no jurisdiction that can tell them what they can or can’t fry. Freed of such statutes ...

In April, Brent Reaves woke in the middle of the night with a thought he couldn't shake. "Tacos dorados," he muttered to himself. "Tacos dorados." He waited until a reasonable hour the next morning to ...

Experts reveal the state fairs that go beyond rides and games, with unforgettable food, culture, and seasonal timing.

The Indiana State Fair returns Aug. 1 to 17 with 15 days full of food and fun. Whether you’re looking to sample deep-fried favorites, explore the 4-H exhibits, or ride the rides, there are deals to ...

On a good year — when the weather behaves, the economy is humming — Fried Jesus sells 20,000 fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in 24 days at the State Fair of Texas. In a meh year — like when ...

The annual State Fair of Texas is known for its lineup of wild eats that range from deep-fried confections to bizarre takes on classic Texan foods. With this year's festival kicking off on Friday, ...

HOUSTON -- Carnival rides. All the fried food you can eat. And yes, Big Tex too! The 2014 State Fair of Texas begins this weekend in Dallas. A few weeks ago, the fair unveiled the eight finalists for ...

Heading to the State Fair of Texas and not sure what to eat? Well, I tried some new and old favorite foods for the state fair ...

Every year, the Oregon State Fair draws thousands of people who come for the rides, fried foods of all sorts, the music and livestock competitions. And some Oregonians come to showcase their fruits, ...

The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new foods for 2025, including chicken-fried bacon fries, dill pickle iced tea and more. The full list of offerings includes almost three dozen items and eight ...