Deep Fried TweetUPdate – SCVNGR edition
Do you have what it takes to compete with #TeamAwesome, the Fierce Fashionistas or any of the other teams that have signed up for the SCVNGR hunt at the Deep Fried Triangle Tweetup this Thursday? If...
View ArticleDeep Fried Ambassador: Kool-Aid & bubble gum preview
This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Amy. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from The Practical Cook blog throughout the Fair. Gentle Readers, good news, The...
View ArticleFood Review: Deep-fried chicken pot pie
Working in the State Fair press office can be stressful at times, but one of the best parts of the job is getting to sample fair food. We’ve done a lot of reviews for the Deep Fried blog, and here’s...
View ArticleFood Review: Deep-fried candy and caramel apples
You may have stopped by one of McBride’s concession stands at the fair in the past. It’s particularly famous for its giant turkey legs, chicken, ribs and barbecue. This year, in addition to some of the...
View ArticleDeep Fried Ambassador: Low-Cost and No-Cost
This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Amy. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from her Practical Cook blog throughout the Fair. Low-Cost and No-Cost: The...
View ArticleDeep Fried Ambassador: Deep Fried is Fun. Hunger is Not.
This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Amy. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from her Practical Cook blog throughout the Fair. Deep Fried Is Fun, Hunger Is Not:...
View ArticleFood Finds: Deep Fried Cinnamon Rolls Covered in Bacon and Deep Fried Cupcakes
Each year, the Press Office hosts a pre-fair lunch for local media outlets. It’s a great opportunity to share what’s new at the fair. From the latest rides to newest grounds acts, we try to cover...
View ArticleThe verdict is YUM
We hosted the annual Media Preview lunch today in Dorton Arena where we give our media friends a sneak peek at what’s new at the fair, including the food. Our friends from the Murphy House concession...
View ArticleWeekend Roundup: Aug. 14-17
Back to school for traditional calendar students is just around the corner. This weekend the fairgrounds can help you get some deals on back to school clothes shopping at the Children’s Clothing and...
View ArticleCasey’s guide to new foods
There’s a new bird in town – Fair mascot Casey the Cardinal. And he’s got lots of tips for fairgoers. This week is all about food – as Casey dishes on a few new foods he can’t wait to try. If you are...
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