August 15, 2005
DEEP FRIED TWINKIES and PICKLES
Yesterday, after a scary drive down to the south side of Indianapolis in search of a well -advertised flea market (which, by the way, turned out to be the innards of an entire trail park repackaged as a flea market), the GF and I decided it was as good time as any to take in The Great Indiana State Fair. The weather was perfect for a large fair. The humidity was low, as was the temperature for this time of year (low 80's), and much to my delight, there was a nice lawyer of clouds conveniently blocking the sun's rays from causing too much trouble.
The last time I attended a state fair, I was something like 10-years-old, and if I remember correctly, I was slightly more than a handful for my Mother and anyone else unlucky enough to take me to a large outdoor event with rides I wasn't tall enough to go on. From 1869 until 1981, The Danbury Fair (which at the time was the State of Connecticut's state fair) thrilled and delighted adults and children of all ages. It was called the most unique fair in America, because it had so many spectacular attractions. After it shut down, The Danbury Fair Mall was built on the fairgrounds, and photos of the Fair, along with original Fair signage, can be found in the mall's Food Court.
Speaking of food, I'm convinced that 90 percent of the people who attend The Great Indiana State Fair do so just for the food, and only for the food. From Roasted Sweet Corn, Elephant Ears (fried dough), Cotton Candy and Chicken-On-a-Stick, to Mammoth Turkey Legs, Sausage & Onions, Hamburgers and Hotdogs, and Pulled Pork Sandwiches, there's something for everyone. And if the traditional State Fair fare isn't to you're liking, there's always these scrumptious treats:
- Deep-Fried Oreos
- Deep Fried Pickles
- Deep Fried Twinkies
- Deep Fried Snickers Bars
- Deep Fried Milky Way Bars
- Deep-Fried Italian Bowtie Pastries
- Deep-Fried Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Apparently, if you can think it up, The Great Indiana State Fair's vendors can deep-fry it! As for me, I was good. In the 4+ hours we spent at the Fair, all I had to eat/drink was half of a small cup of sweet lemonaid. How about? If you attended The Great Indiana State Fair (or another state's fair), what did you have to eat? I'd love to know what some of those deep-fried items taste like!
Posted by Mikal at August 15, 2005 8:26 AM
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I also remember going to the Danbury Fair when I was little; we use to drive up from Devon. Now once in a great while I will go up to the Eastern States Exposition ( The Big E ) in West Springfield, MA. When I do go, I usually have fried dough or French fries or onion rings and sometimes Bar-B-Que chicken dinners.
yes I think the food is the main attraction.
I know it is for my wife.
She loves to see the odd things they dream up each year.
I went on opening day.
I tried to be good and only had a corn dog and 1 bite of the "deep fried reses's cup"
Took the video camera along (video is on my site) and I'm glad I did. It gave me chance to document our traditional train ride to the train.
When I go to the fair I like to get cotton candy, caramel apples, fudge, ice cream and anything else that looks yummy. It's the one time you can have a good excuse to pig-out. I've never tried deep fried candy bars, sounds kinda crazy! :o)
I/ve only attended twice, and both times so that I could see the Blue Monkey Sideshow perform, but people watching and food-on-a-stick were also reasons. Lets see... corndogs, lamb on a stick, the twinkie, chicken on a stick... kinda disgusting sounding, but it was all pretty tasty.
