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 ...

The Arizona State Fair always seems to attract some rather eccentric food vendors. There are a few running themes in fair fare this year, though. First, if you can batter something like a corn dog, it ...

Whoever invented deep-fried ice cream did the world a serious favor — but just who was it, and why do we always see it served ...

In the early 2000s, we came to the State Fair of Texas with a doe-eyed, innocent kind of hunger. We’d get a corn dog, maybe a funnel cake or a fried candy bar. Ten years later, we emerged with bellies ...

The Dish is a new series from The Dallas Morning News, highlighting some of North Texas' most interesting foods. In April, Brent Reaves woke in the middle of the night with a thought he couldn’t shake ...

Think you can handle Indiana’s strangest fair foods? These quirky creations surprise with big flavor and unforgettable fun.

Funnel cakes, deep-fried everything and smoked meats make up the smorgasbord of American comfort foods that come straight from your local state fair. Now, Food Network has named the best fair food in ...

Join British hosts Ollie and Josh as they dive into the heart of Houston's rodeo fairground for a hilarious deep-fried food adventure. From classic deep-fried Oreos to outrageous treats like fried ice ...

SPAM sushi, candied bacon donut sliders and more! — -- This summer, the Minnesota State Fair is about to deep fry things you didn’t even know could be deep fried. The fair, famous for its many ...

The Miami-Dade Youth Fair is always challenging its food vendors to think outside the box and add something new that can stand out among the sea of turkey legs and funnel cakes. The more excitement ...