I just did the Minnesota State fair - the fairs in the midwest sure are spectacular.
I didn't take any photos of my food, but there was a lot of it - and beer.
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I just did the Minnesota State fair - the fairs in the midwest sure are spectacular.
I didn't take any photos of my food, but there was a lot of it - and beer.
One of my partners was there (visiting his in-laws). Said that all he could do was drink beer just to keep from over heating.Quote:
Originally Posted by MacLean
First stop
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The Chocolate Moose!
This was built just for the Iowa State Fair.
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Off to get breakfast. Looking east up Grand Avenue.
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Ah, Fair Squares!
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These are giant rice krispie bars. They have a new flavor this year!
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I had to have one!
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This was delicious. The saltiness of the pretzels and potato chips really made this yummmy!
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My nephew opted for the plain rice krispie bar.
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Now to get some real breakfast at Regals Concessions(Quesadilla Junction and Ollies Crab Fritters) | Facebook
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I chose the steak and egg quesadilla!
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yummm...
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Off to see a pig show.
"Follow us!"
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"Meh, silly pigs."
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Riding the giant slide.
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We rode the Skyglider to the top of the fair.
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Pioneer Hall Pioneer Hall | Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
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Blacksmith
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Woodworking/carpentry
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Caning chairs
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Old radios
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There's always a lot of antiques outside too.
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Butter Sculpture
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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All that butter is making me hungry!
Off to find some food!
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The original owners were there!
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Richard hawks the people as they walk by.
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The Jennie Grinder!
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yummm...
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Gotta have some deep fried cheese curds!
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And a German Chocolate funnel cake!
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yummm...
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All this walking around is making me hungry!
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Cescentis!
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I always get the ham, salami, capicola and mozzarella cheese. This went well with a dunkel.
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yummm...
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What about dessert?
Ice Cream!
Bauder Pharmacy
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And a stout beer!
Olde Main Brewing Co.
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yummm...
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The Dominator Storm Chase Vehicle.
Storm Chasers: What Is the Dominator? : Video : Discovery Channel
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Good Food Concessions
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And just when the customer thinks it can’t get any better, we offer a side dish of soft serve ice cream. Its great for dipping “Cinnie Smiths” in.
Rolling out the dough.
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The yummy sticky caramel mixture.
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Spreading out their special blend of cinnamon and spices. They make this fun for the spectators. Sometimes they play tic-tac-toe!
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Rolled up and cut. Ready to go in the oven!
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Fresh out of the oven. Cover with aluminum foil and flip out of pan.
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Voila!
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Picking out some of the tasty cinnamony morsels!
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The best cinnamon rolls I have ever eaten. The cream cheese frosting was delicious also!
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Thanks to the Cinnie Smiths team!
Jessie, Cookie and Barb!
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These were melt-in-your-mouth best cinnamon roll ever. This is a must eat stop at next years fair!
I always have to do a quality check at the beef tips and pork tips booth!
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Off to the Steer N Stein for a quick bite.
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Two of their signature items. The soft shell taco and their famous fresh iced tea.
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The soft shell taco had all fresh chopped veggies and perfectly seasoned ground beef. The iced tea is the best I have ever tasted.
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The entire complex has something for everyone.
Steak dinners.
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A good selection of beer.
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On the outside they have pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches.
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and don't forget the smoked turkey drums!
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I just had to open this thread. Now I'm hungry. :doh:
Off to find a snack!
I walk by this every year without stopping. The Dutch letters do not interest me. We sell the ring bologna where I work and I have never tried it.
Ulrich's Meat Market
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This is served hot and on a stick!
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This was actually very well seasoned.
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I do consider myself an expert on ring bologna. My Mom's home town has a small locker that produces the best ring bologna I have ever eaten.
Kitts Meat Processing