Where I come from, the Minnesota State Fair is a big deal.
Every August, people from all over the state flock to the St. Paul area for the fair, one of the biggest in the U.S. Visitors can see concerts, ride the rides, and eat some of the most outrageous fried food in the nation.
Naturally, I got a little homesick when my mom emailed to remind me of "everything you'll be missing at the State Fair," with a link to all the new food concoctions being served this year.
From fried pickles with chocolate sauce to something called "Comet Corn," here's what I'm sad I'm missing out on this year. This year's fair runs from August 22nd to September 2nd, so there's still time to book your plane ticket.
Double Bacon Corndog: "Bacon-wrapped hot dog dipped in a corndog batter blended with real bacon bits then deep fried."
*Campbell's Flavored Corndogs, located on Cosgrove St., across from the Education Building. (New food vendor for 2013)
Grilled Glazed Donut: "Traditional glazed donut grilled and served with a strawberry mint dipping sauce."
Moe & Joe's, located on Judson Ave., next to the CHS Miracle of Birth Center.
Fried Pickles 'n' Chocolate: "Preferred Pickles' popular deep fried pickles dusted with powdered sugar and served with a side of chocolate for dipping."
Preferred Pickles, located on the corner of Dan Patch Ave. and Liggett St.
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