I love a good state fair so AJS and I were pretty excited to check out the State Fair of Texas.
Since I posted Fall Bucket List Ideas I have been trying to tick items off even though the beginning of the school year is crazy and Austin weather is not cooperative for Fall things. I’m looking at you 90° in October.
Deep Fried Everything
Everyone knows that if you are going to the State Fair you are going to eat some deep fried foods. I have never. AND I mean never seen so many fried food options in one place.
Because we went over 2 days here is what we ate:
- Fletcher’s Corn Dogs
- Chicken Fried Bacon
- Big Red Chicken Bread
- Deep Fried S’mores
- Deep Fried Brownie
Yes. All of that. My favorites were the corn and the brownie!
My native Texan coworkers were adamant that we get the corn dogs specifically from Fletchers and that we take a picture with Big Tex. *side note here: he is kinda creepy looking*
Fun Fact: The State Fair of Texas is packed on Indigenous People’s Day since the kids are out of school. We did not plan for all the people, though, of course, that is why I was able to go on a Monday.
Turns out the entire thing is huge! We spent the first night just walking around and trying to get a feel for where everything was. Even with that we found a few things we didn’t see on the second day.
Our Favorites
Of course, AJS loved the auto show. I am hoping to not purchase a car anytime soon but mine is getting old so it was kind of nice to see what is out there right now.
There was an illumination & dance show in the evening that was really cute. Lots of lights, fireworks, and music!
We got to see Billy Ray Cyrus. Texas does not disappoint. Turns out he was playing the night we were going and I was so excited. Nothing like a little Achy Breaky Heart to round out your Sunday night.
You can thank AJS for his inability to take a nice photo of me for this one.
We had a really great time and definitely plan to go next year!
Do you have a State fair near you? What is your favorite deep fried food?
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