State fairs have transformed from educational affairs, teaching people about livestock and agriculture, to a much broader ...

Oh, good, it’s state fair fried food season. A new contender for the craziest fried thing: the Iowa State Fair’s fried butter on a stick. Fried butter itself is nothing new — it debuted at the State ...

For many Americans, the best part about going to summer carnivals has everything to do with the tasty assortment of deep-fried snacks offered at various stands and food trucks. However, by learning ...

There's no shortage of food on a stick at the Iowa State Fair. From classic corn dogs to salad on a stick, the possibilities are nearly endless. In 2011, Larry Fyfe seized the opportunity to honor the ...

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 State Fair of Texas' strangest foods, like Deep Fried Butter, Fried Bubblegum and Fried Beer, might seem like age-old traditions at Dallas' most colossal carnival. They're not. The State Fair of ...

Some people go to state fairs for the carnival rides and games, others for the agricultural shows and performances. But for foodies, fairs are all about trying a smorgasbord of over-the-top foods.

A debate over who gets credit for inventing a dish proliferates on and off the Dallas fairgrounds. One of the many offering at this year’s State Fair of Texas. Since 2005, an annual concessions ...

DES MOINES — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will hit the Iowa State Fair “soapbox” Saturday. Political speeches are a huge part of the fair–particularly just ahead of a presidential election year, but ...