When Mariam Mohamed got the call to be a vendor at the Minnesota State Fair, she couldn’t stop screaming for joy. After immigrating to the state nearly 40 years ago, and building a family in ...

Pamela Woodberry’s State Fair career started in the Arts & Crafts division in 1996. “I crochet so I don’t kill people,” she says, laughing. “That’s my therapy.” She started out with crocheted food ...

Double up on fun with an array of appetizers inspired by salads, a classic Italian dish and a State Fair favorite.

The Utah State Fair is Utah’s signature celebration of food, culture, and community, returning September 4–14, 2025, with a brand-new culinary building, live cook-offs, and unforgettable fair food.

DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is giving an early look at all the new food and drinks that will be available in just a few short weeks. Big Tex has made his choices for the most delicious and ...

Extreme eating has hit the nation's state fairs, where vendors are one-upping the junk food competition with offerings like deep fried meatloaf and English Toffee Fudge Puppies. America may be in an ...

“I started doing the Battle for the Blue Ribbons competition when they started [holding it before the State Fair of Texas in May] three years ago,” says home baker and mom Nicole Silva. “So I’ve done ...