State Fair Food

[ljbab728]

Yum. I gained 5 pounds just watching this video.

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[Mel]

Oh man. Put a warning on videos like this. No watching while in a state of munchness.

[GaryOKC6]

Always the corndogs for me. Been that way since I was old enough to attend.

[Roger S]

I'm not going to the fair but I posted a picture of a bacon covered caramel apple on my FB page that is supposed to be served at the fair this year.

If anyone tries one be sure and let me know what you thought.

[Jesseda]

Does anyone know how much the food cost now at the state fair, I haven't been in 7 years so I bet the price has went up like crazy since
, just curious since I am going to the fair this year

[MWCGuy]

Your are going to spend an average of $5-$10 at each booth. Food items average about $4-$6. Drinks are about $2-$3. Don't bother using the vending machines they are just as expensive. What I recommend is to bring friend and split everthing if you want to try a few things other wise your going to blow through your money fast.

[BBatesokc]

The food vendors have been about my only draw the last several years - and honestly, with all the quality food trucks and food truck events in the city now, the wife and I decided we just didn't have any reason left to attend the fair. Hope everyone has a good time, but these days I prefer the less hassle, less expensive Plaza, Midtown and other outdoor events.

[ThomPaine]

The food vendors have been about my only draw the last several years - and honestly, with all the quality food trucks and food truck events in the city now, the wife and I decided we just didn't have any reason left to attend the fair. Hope everyone has a good time, but these days I prefer the less hassle, less expensive Plaza, Midtown and other outdoor events.

I enjoy the idea of the food at the Fair, but never the execution (or the feeling I get after eating it). I do enjoy visiting with the folks in the Ag barns though to see where all that food originates.

[bhawes]

The food vendors have been about my only draw the last several years - and honestly, with all the quality food trucks and food truck events in the city now, the wife and I decided we just didn't have any reason left to attend the fair. Hope everyone has a good time, but these days I prefer the less hassle, less expensive Plaza, Midtown and other outdoor events.

I wish I could avoid the fair because me and the family go the last Saturday or Sunday. And I'm missing football games but daughter always wants to go so wife said i have to go to make the daughter happy. She 13 now so hopfully in a couple of years she will not want to go.

[RadicalModerate]

Joe: "So . . . I just got back from the Fair, then."
Moe: "How was the food, then?"
Joe: "Fair."

(except maybe for the prices)

[BBatesokc]

I wish I could avoid the fair because me and the family go the last Saturday or Sunday. And I'm missing football games but daughter always wants to go so wife said i have to go to make the daughter happy. She 13 now so hopfully in a couple of years she will not want to go.

Just be glad she's still okay with being seen with you in public - much less at the fair.

Most parents I know with teens have teens that avoid being seen in public with their parents at all cost - especially a place (like the fair or the mall) where all there other friends may be - and parentless no doubt.

I'm betting the fair is our largest 'baby-sitter' - with parents dropping their kids off in droves without a thought in the world as to what they are up to and who they may come into contact with.

[SOONER8693]

IMHO, the Oklahoma State Fair is dead, or at least on it's last breath.

[Pete]

They still draw about a million people over 11 days, so somebody must be going.

[MWCGuy]

As long as there is beer, carnival rides and deep fried food there will always be a descent sized crowd going to the fair.

On another note, it's hard to believe it's been 32 years since the abduction of Cinda Pallet and Charlotte Kinsey.

[RadicalModerate]

IMHO, the Oklahoma State Fair is dead, or at least on it's last breath.

1) Maybe THEY need to rethink the food offerings.
2) Perhaps the Averageosity ("Fairness") of the food doesn't balance out the surly parking attendants.
3) What? I don't get to puke off of the Monorail anymore?
4) What? I don't get to get stuck on the Tower Observation Saucer anymore?
5) Wot the heck happened to the Goodholm Mansion?
6) It always rains. Thank goodness . . . otherwise I couldn't get stuck on the Tower Observation Saucer and would have to settle for the walkways.
7) Where's the race cars?

(My REAL Fair Favorites):
a) Helmut's Beef Wellington Rolls
b) The Fire-Roasted Corn
c) Those danged ol' Cinnamon Rolls
d) The wine tastings/tents
e) That there big ferris wheel
f) The fact that Carney's never seem to change.
g) You used to be able to buy an authentic copy of The [as seen on TV] Great Wok of China from an entertaining huckster in The International Building.

[RadicalModerate]

They still draw about a million people over 11 days, so somebody must be going.

Mostly the folks who don't yet have the Walmart hours and directions GPS App on their smartphones I would suspect.

When The Suits took over the enterprise, The Ambiance declined, despite their best efforts.
That or I was slipped a cynicism pill the last time I visited the event . . .

[Mel]

I'm waiting for Wednesday when us old farts get in free.

[Pete]

When I was a kid, they used to let us out of school and let us in for free.

It was awesome but I think back on it now and wonder what the heck they were thinking!

[kevinpate]

IMHO, the Oklahoma State Fair is dead, or at least on it's last breath.

Heard the same thing for years about Crossroads, yet somehow both still draw folks (but I suspect the fair draws way more in its short run than CRM does all year long)

[RadicalModerate]

I'm waiting for Wednesday when us old farts get in free.

So . . . would that be Geezers and Wheezers Day? =)
(Please be advised that i am right there in the demographic to which you apparenently referred)
(Stay away from the "Indian Tacos" booth. Stay away from all of them. Especially the ones featuring Curry.)

[Achilleslastand]

I miss the good old days when the midway was chock full of things like this. I remember seeing something like this on the midway back in the 70s that scared me to death.

[RadicalModerate]

When I was a kid, they used to let us out of school and let us in for free.

It was awesome but I think back on it now and wonder what the heck they were thinking!

Simple Answer: Planned Obesity. (so THEY can whine about it later)
Frankly, I'm surprised that Mayor Mick allows permitting of this culinary debacle.
He needs to get on The High Road Ride hosted by that twerp Mayor from New York City . . . . Posthaste!

[Pete]

Actually, back in the 70's, food wasn't a big deal at the fair. I remember candy apples and that's about it. And everyone was skinny back then!

It was much more about the midway, shows, rides, games, etc.

[RadicalModerate]

Actually, back in the 70's, food wasn't a big deal at the fair. I remember candy apples and that's about it. And everyone was skinny back then!

It was much more about the midway, shows, rides, games, etc.

Yeah . . . I have to admit . . . Dunk Tank Trash Talkin' Bozo Softball Target was fairly entertaining . . .
(especially while munchin' on a heapin' helpin' o' them Spiral Drill Attachment Cut Fries . . . =)

[Mel]

So . . . would that be Geezers and Wheezers Day? =)
(Please be advised that i am right there in the demographic to which you apparenently referred)
(Stay away from the "Indian Tacos" booth. Stay away from all of them. Especially the ones featuring Curry.)

Geezers and Wheezers. I like that. Among many over age related curses that I have copd and I do wheeze. It's a day a lot of the crowd are moving at my speed.