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wsucougarchick05 Nov 24, 2008 9:52 pm

Clark County Dairy Wives Milkshake from the Clark County Fair in Vancouver, WA.

The Peach Milkshake is a MUST. Fresh peaches...and I think the ice cream is fresh, too. They're just...heaven. That's all I can say. LOL

beckoa Nov 25, 2008 4:15 am


Originally Posted by jackal (Post 10807945)
All fair food is good food (just don't ride the rides after you stuff yourself...I learned that the hard way), but there is just one thing that I've had that I crave above all else: at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks, Alaska, The Pretzel Man serves up the warmest, fluffiest, sweetest, most declious hot and fresh pretzels with your choice of flavoring--everything from a sweet vanilla cream dipping sauce to Italian marinara.

They're so good that they'd have a hugely successful standalone business if they wanted, but unfortunately, they only open three times per year: the Fairbanks Golden Days festival, the summer solstice festival, and the Tanana Valley State Fair.

Dang, now I'm hungry! Next year, if my work schedule allows it, I am going to make a quick day trip to Fairbanks just for these pretzels...

A pretzel Do in FAI? They'd better be good (And AS better have a good fare sale :D)

And concur on eating & riding... I avoid the Ferris Wheel (afraid of heights ironically... but have had a queesy feeling walking away (stumbling) from Spin the Apple :eek:.

There was some cool stuff too @ the Arizona State Fair (This thing goes on for over a month IIRC... have a neat tram-ride over the fair grounds)

Green Dragon Nov 25, 2008 8:09 am

Oh, I remember the fried apple rings!

I also like fresh gyros at the Greek Fairs :)

I, for one, never had a problem with greasy fair food, a large coke, and then onto the roller coaster, but I have an iron stomach!

And I've had some wonderful soft hot salty pretzels before. Good cinnamon ones, too!

Lufthomie Nov 26, 2008 7:16 pm

I like the fresh potato chips, also gotta have churros, thats a MUST.
Another must is Shave Ice. Then whatever meat product that has been smoked, fried, or grilled followed by mass quantities of beer.:D

kipper Nov 27, 2008 5:02 am


Originally Posted by Green Dragon (Post 10810220)
Oh, I remember the fried apple rings!

I also like fresh gyros at the Greek Fairs :)

I, for one, never had a problem with greasy fair food, a large coke, and then onto the roller coaster, but I have an iron stomach!

And I've had some wonderful soft hot salty pretzels before. Good cinnamon ones, too!

Mmm, gyros! If you have a Greek Orthodox church in your area, see if they have a Greek Festival--we usually hit those several times a year for gyros. At one in October, we ate there for lunch and dinner on Friday, then dinner on Saturday.

beckoa Nov 28, 2008 2:16 am


Originally Posted by kipper (Post 10821569)
Mmm, gyros! If you have a Greek Orthodox church in your area, see if they have a Greek Festival--we usually hit those several times a year for gyros. At one in October, we ate there for lunch and dinner on Friday, then dinner on Saturday.

Got one in ANC ^

Great to grab food there & gyros @ the fair too (diff groups)

Taiwaned Nov 28, 2008 7:40 am

Fried Dough + 1.

Other favorites.

Stinky Tofu with hot chili sauce.
Satay skewers.

kipper Nov 28, 2008 10:35 am


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 10825048)
Got one in ANC ^

Great to grab food there & gyros @ the fair too (diff groups)

One near us had a fall "mini-fest" for the first time this year, and I think we helped convince them to hold one every year... we were there for most of the weekend! :D

Truck Guy Nov 28, 2008 1:14 pm

Freshly made corn dog made with a quality dog! ^

kipper Nov 28, 2008 1:37 pm


Originally Posted by Truck Guy (Post 10826900)
Freshly made corn dog made with a quality dog! ^

I've never understood the attraction to corn dogs. Regular hot dogs, or brats, yes, but not corn dogs. What exactly is the coating?

777GalE Nov 28, 2008 2:32 pm


Originally Posted by Truck Guy (Post 10826900)
Freshly made corn dog made with a quality dog! ^

Has to be the Best! Corn Dog!

Noelene Nov 28, 2008 2:37 pm


Originally Posted by wsucougarchick05 (Post 10808604)
Clark County Dairy Wives Milkshake from the Clark County Fair in Vancouver, WA.

The Peach Milkshake is a MUST. Fresh peaches...and I think the ice cream is fresh, too. They're just...heaven. That's all I can say. LOL

wow that sounds yummy!
I will have to google a recipe!

I like corn dogs too :)

fatfrog Nov 28, 2008 3:27 pm

count me in for funnel cake and smoked turkey leg as well. yum!

jackal Nov 28, 2008 8:32 pm


Originally Posted by beckoa (Post 10825048)
Got one in ANC ^

Great to grab food there & gyros @ the fair too (diff groups)

We have a Greek Orthodox church here? Where, pray tell? (Sorry, couldn't resist...)

wsucougarchick05 Nov 28, 2008 8:40 pm


Originally Posted by Noelene (Post 10827164)
wow that sounds yummy!
I will have to google a recipe!

I like corn dogs too :)

I'm not sure if you can find a recipe. :D

The Clark County Fair runs Aug. 7-16 in 2009, though.


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