Food World: Weird State Fair Foods You’d Probably Eat

It’s that time of year where most states or counties are having their annual state fairs. Besides the rides and good times, one of the best parts of fairs is the crazy foods that come with them. Most of the time, fried foods win out, but there are also some other fun things that take the cake. Would you try any of these?

Ice Cream Potato – Western Idaho Fair

Vanilla ice cream shaped like potato, rolled in cocoa powder and topped with whipped cream

 

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In Idaho we eat potato ???? shaped ice cream. #icecreampotato #notapotato #westsidedrivein

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Kool-Aid Pickles — North Carolina State Fair

Also known as koolickles, pickles soaked in kool-aid.

 

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I made #Koolickles!

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Deep-Fried Watermelon — California State Fair

Fried watermelon then topped with powdered sugar

 

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Have you ever tried deep fried watermelon? I tried some for the first time @marylandchickan when I went to @artscapebmore. Very unique. I don’t think I’ve had any deep fried anything before. The melon was warm, but still had its crunchy texture. And the batter and icing were good. I’m glad I tried it. Comment down below if you’ve tried this or anything uniquely deep fried before.

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Fruity Pebble Shrimp On Stick — Alameda County Fair 

 

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#fruitypebbleshrimp #houstonrodeoandcarnival

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Green Chile Pepperoni Funnel Cake —New Mexico State Fair

Funnel cake with pepperonis and green chiles

 

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Exotic Funnel Cake’s “Green Chile Pepperoni Funnel Cake” is the winner of this year’s unique foods contest! Find them at the Food Court. #meetmeatthefair #foodparadise #uniquefoods #fairfood #funnelcake #greenchile

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Deep-Fried Chicken Noodle Soup — State Fair Of Texas

They are crunchy soup balls served with a side of broth

 

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So we went to the #texasstatefair today and had so much crazy food like #friedmacncheese #friedchickennoodlesoup #baconwrappedfriedmozzarella and I’m still looking forward to try a #friedoreo ???? Edit: I had the fried Oreos and they were so awesome! #foods #food #foodpornshare #foodporn #foodlover #carrieinusa #dallas #texas #traveltheworld #travel #traveling #travelforfood #tattoo #tattooed #tattooedgirls #girlswithtattoos #ink #inked #inkaddict #corndog #bigtex #friedisafoodgroup

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Fried Butter Balls — New England State Fair

Literally fried balls of butter

 

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Please don’t judge me, but one of best things I tried at the @oc_fair this afternoon were these Fried Butter Balls. Delicious!

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