Attractions include a circus, live tigers, rides, freaky-looking carnies to scare the children, and fair food. More than 160 fair foods that bring you right back to childhood will be served on sticks, paper, and foil -- because no self-respecting adult who knows better should ever eat this stuff. But we do and we love it.
Fair food means fried food. If you can throw it in a vat of boiling oil, someone will serve it at the fair. Expect the usual fried Oreos, zeppoles, funnel cake, and elephant ears with some new additions. Fried bacon, butter, and even fried Pepsi are rumored to make appearances this year. The Krispy Kreme burger, a 1/4 pound of beef served with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on two Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts instead of a bun, is sure to be a hit with the "I dare you" crowd.
The fair opens most weekdays at 3 p.m. and noon on weekends. Advance-purchase fair admission is $10, but there are various discounts for military, teachers, and many local stores offer coupons. You can also print a discount coupon here.
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