State Fair Food

Devon McCarroll
Staff Writer

The NC State Fair is fast approaching, taking place from October 17-27. If you are excited for the smells, sounds, and tastes, you have good reason to be.  Some people come to the Fair for the rides, games, and animals. However, the tastiest exhibits are found inside the many food booths that line the walkways. The smells from food booth windows entice passersby to stop and taste their creations. If you are a veteran to the N.C. State Fair, you may already have your favorites that you need to munch every time the Fair opens its gates. However, be sure to keep your mind (and mouth) open for new food. A few State Fair staples include: mini doughnuts, pickles, ham biscuits, roasted corn, and the much loved NC State ice-cream. When you’re done grazing the classics, be sure to try some of the newer snacks, which include deep fried Twinkies, Oreos, cookie dough, and Kool-aid. Whatever you choose to nibble, be sure to walk around a lot afterwards to burn some calories. After all, state fair food is notoriously unhealthy (though it’s clear we don’t eat it for the nutrition). On the other hand, the State Fair only comes once a year.