As a European, American Fairs Left Me SHOCKED!
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I Can't Believe American Fairs Look Like This
Fair is sponsored by a government a carnival is a business it is a amusement park that moves from town to town it's mostly made up of runaways and wanted or family
the state and county fairs are all comprised of the businesses that travel from town to town.
and regardless of who the sponsored are YOU PAY THEM for the pleasure.
Most towns that get them get them at the same time every year if you get them at your city it is usually the same fair that hits that same time of year every year. Like here locally I live on the Mississippi River with Illinois on one side and Iowa on the other so Rock Island County Fair comes in the summer and the Mississippi Valley Fair (which attracts some big name concerts for a fair) is usually right before school starts.
and prisoners on "work camp" as they call it here
Traditionally there's a difference between fairs and carnivals, but now days people tend to use the terms interchangeably. The difference is what they're focused on; what they're about. For example renaissance fairs are put on by private groups of people and are cultural in nature. County fairs usually have carnival rides, games, and "grab joints" (food concessions) put on by a local government (usually), focused on farming and agriculture, but with a strong entertainment/fun component. And then there are carnivals, like Mardi Gras, that are nothing but excess, entertainment, and fun.
Carnival companies are businesses that travel the country and often return to the same venue at the same time each year. They provide rides, games, entertainments, and food. Some are more elaborate than others. The summer after I graduated from high school I worked for a carnival company. It was...an experience. And while there were several family groups, I wouldn't say there were an inordinate number of "runaways and wanted" in the company. A lot of misfits, and kids like me, who were just taking a summer off after graduation, and having some fun while making some money before starting college in the fall.
What you REALLY want to go to is a County Fair where the carnival combines with a farmers Show with home foods, animals, and everything local!
Yeah, love the animals! Best kinds of fairs.
Yes, he needs to see a video about a County Fair.
Facts. Although State Fairs are actually the things to go to.
@@wandapease-gi8yo Mooooo!
The Coconino County Fair near Flagstaff, Arizona is next to a campground. My family regularly attends it.
American's don't eat all that fried stuff either. It's just stuff sold at fairs, carnivals, etc., and people buy it as a novelty. Once.
Well . . . Maybe once a Carnival or Fair. Deep fried Mars Bar! Dip things like motzarells sticks in batter, deep fry! Always! Deep fried ice cream. Sort of Baked Alaska individual size!
I still haven’t had my funnel cake. If only they sold a small piece
@@Sunset553 That's why you gotta invite someone with a sweet-tooth! They get the funnel cake and you ask for a piece.
Or like 1 thing a year. Gonna have a fry bread taco this weekend, but it's definitely not something to eat too frequently!
@@raven3moon Aah, yeah I need to bug people to go with me.
There are "local" fairs (county fairs with rides, food, show animals that kids raise, crafts etc.) There are also "state fairs" which is a bigger version of the county fair.Many of the animals, crafts etc. are judged at the local level then winners get to show and be judged at the state level.
Most states have their own state fairs. They will be yearly events normally in the fall. They are huge with rides, farming cometitions, car shows, cooking and crafting competitions, and art shows. School kids compete in many of the art and agricultural shows.
When I was in high school in the early 80s, I enteredthe art show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I won an award and certificate for ceramics.
My father was a printing pressman in Houston, and a western artist hired the print shop he worked at to make thousands of prints of his paintings to sell at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. My father was the only pressman they had to make all those prints!!! Those prints he printed were also sold in art stores all over Texas.
I've also been to the Texas State Fair in Dallas. It's about to get started on September 27-October 20. During that time is also the "Red River Shootout". That's the college rivalry game between University of Texas (Longhorns) and University of Oklahoma (Sooners)!!! It is a HUGE football game.
YES! If you're able to come, go to the
**State Fair of Texas** ❤️🤍💙 It's not in a parking lot, but in a permanent location at the Cottonbowl. 😍
For lots of fun, hit a PBR or Fort Worth Stockyards also in North Texas! 🤠🥰🤠
Blessings! ❤🙏🏻
Snow cones are essentially shaved ice with syrup. The ice is ground down very small, almost like snow and a flavored syrup is poured over top.
Slurpees are SO much better :)
@@Trifler500 Depends where you grew up. In and around Baltimore, snow cones (known as "snoballs") were the thing all kids wanted all summer.
@@BTinSF Well, the main thing with snow cones is the flavor syrup just sinks to the bottom. With a Slurpee (or similar) the flavor stays mixed, despite gravity.
@@Trifler500 The snow cone from the ice cream man, is arguably the worst dessert that exists; it really doesn't even work. But a freshly made one is pretty ok.
@@jesselenz5452 They’re also usually the cheapest item!
A funnel cake starts as a fairly fluid batter. The name comes from how they use a funnel to pour the batter _straight into the deep fryer,_ using a random motion to create a typically large, more-or-less round shape.
In the fryer, the batter turns crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and it puffs up a bit and kind of sticks to itself a bit, which makes it easier to retrieve. These days you can get all kinds of toppings, but the most traditional is just a heavy dusting of powdered sugar.
Carnivals are usually traveling shows that focus on entertainment and fun. They can include rides, games, food stalls, performances, and virtual reality experiences. Carnivals are often held with a fair or festival.
Fairs are often state-sponsored events that are more educational or cultural in nature. They can include food stalls, carnival rides, games, music performances, and competitions like livestock judging and cooking contests. Fairs are often community-sponsored and larger than carnivals.
Carnivals have similar roots to the 19th century circus, which were also set up in open fields and moved to new locations after a period of time.
a carnival is in a parking lot. a fair is in a designated fair ground area.
Ah ok... Makes sense. Ty 🙏
@@european-reactsyou want to go to a county or state fair. They are absolutely massive & cover acres. It can take you hours to get through them. Little carnivals you can get through in under an hour.
@@european-reactsI left a reply on one of the pinned comment, explaining in more detail what to expect at a state or county fair, in contrast to a carnival. Also, carnivals tend to set up in the city as opposed to the fairs that are outside of the cities, at designated fairgrounds and have so much more to offer besides rides, games and food. They do have lots of those things too, but the fairs are definitely much better, IMO. Like the other comments, I would definitely choose a state or county fair. (State fairs are larger than the county fairs, too)
Hmmm... I apologize but my reply on the pinned comment doesn't seem to be there. 🤷🏼♀️ I'm not sure what happened. Maybe I thought I posted it but didn't? I'm perplexed. LOL If I get time, I'll try to repost something.
Corn dogs are made with a wiener on a stick, like a popsicle, dipped in cornbread batter and then fried. I grew up with them and like them.
One of my favorite things is the fresh state fair corn dogs and yellow mustard so good!
I'm only at the intro and crying because he's discovering just how far we Americans will go with a fryer!
Fairs are huge! Carnivals are small and usually set up in shopping parking lots. The county and state fairs are like level 20 vs. Fairs.
Not at all. Carnivals are events like Mardi Gras or Carnival in Rio. Fairs can be small or large. They can be sponsored by local governments or by private groups, organizations or societies. The main difference is their focus on a theme (i.e. renaissance fairs) or are educational in nature (science fairs) County and state fairs focus on agriculture and arts/crafts, and offer entertainments and competitions like livestock shows.
Keep in mind...we don't eat these things every week. These are novelty foods and it's just fun to walk around and see all the things people come up with (and then try them!) Also, they needed some mustard for that pretzel- they would have had that available at the stand.
Ohio's State Fair grounds are permanently located on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio. It's open for business a few weeks every summer.
A lot of county fairgrounds in Ohio are permanent. Often they host different festivals when it's not fair time.
Andre, fried cheese comes from Italy. Mozzarella Fritta and Mozzarella in Carrozza are specialties in Italian restaurants here. They were brought to the US by Italian immigrants from Naples [ Napoli ].
Corn dogs, funnel cakes, turkey legs, icees, corn and the cob, Cotton candy, street tacos, all good! Amba
The State Fair of Texas starts this weekend. It's held in Fair Park in Dallas. I LOVE going and the food is outstanding! A carnival doesn't compare. Funnel cakes are yummy and the corn dogs are the best.
I want to go so bad! It not that far but I just don't have the money right now.
Twinkies are one those foods people either love or hate. They are really rich on their own. I can't imagine eating one fried. I've never come across a fried one yet.
A deep fried twinkle is worth trying once. The cream inside gets caramelized and changes the whole taste. But once was enough 😂
They needed to try the deep-fried ice cream. Funnel cakes are very popular, at fairs and carnivals. They are similar to a German dessert called Strauben or Strieble depending on the part of Germany you are in. In the US, it is a fried sweet dough that is poured through a funnel that is moved all around as it is poured to give it a knotted appearance, then dusted with powdered sugar. It is somewhat similar to farturas.
As an American I can confirm we don't eat fried food all the time it's just once in awhile thing. It's been over a year since I ate something fried
The last time I went to a fair was back in the spring, a small local Renaissance faire. And yes, they had turkey legs. ❤
The county fair is the only place I have ever had a corndog. There is “fair food” and everything else food.
They sell corn dogs in stores. They are usually in the freezer section.
In the US a "fair" is generally organized by some state-level governmental group. We have state fairs and county fairs that generally involve some competitions and awards. Carnivals are usually just accumulations of rides, food, and games and are often put on by private groups as fund-raisers or celebrations. There won't be animal displays or cake-baking contests at a carnival.
If you really want to experience the ultimate Texas experience all at once, come to Houston, TX during March for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Cowboys, Music, Rodeo, BBQ, Fried Food, Rides and more all next to the 8th wonder of the world(The Astrodome). The Jolly guys came last year and they didn't even scratch the surface of the rodeo.
There is nothing quite like the amazing scent of fair food, especially frying funnel cake. I love your videos! I would love to see a European reaction to a different type of fair we have in America - The Renaissance Fair, whole villages built medieval style where all employees are required to speak as in the 1600s. ❤
Pennsylvania has the longest one day street fair in June every year. It's called Jubilee Day in a smallish suburb outside of the state Capitol Harrisburg. There's music, food vendors, and local vendors for art, furniture, jewelry, glass, and all things creative! Food vendors have Amish foods, cheesesteaks, sausages, all the staple fried foods and more! Weigh your itinerary carefully my friend! This country is HUGE and every state has something wonderful to offer!
A fair is generally a yearly event held in a predetermined location, with Animal shows, competitions and so on. A Carnival is a travelling show with rides, food and entertainment that has a traveling itinerary for a good portion of the year. They do not have animal shows/competitions, or other competitive events. They are only for a few days entertainment and they are off to their next scheduled stop. As for the food; i've tried nearly everything there. As for the last time i went to one, was August of this year as a county fair. It covers a 25 acre area with many events ranging from kids events to adults.
And for clarification; a funnel cake is pancake batter deep fried on lard or oil, then generously topped with powdered sugar, and fruit on request. An Elephant ear is essentially flattened fried dough with a mixture of cinnamon n sugar coated on top. There is a multitude of options from the garbage or junk food they're showing, to authentic BBQ, Asian food, Street Mexican, U.S. staples like Cheese burgers, Tenderloin sandwiches, french fries coated in cheese sauce bacon and ranch dressing, and more niche things you wouldn't normally find in town. Candied pecan nuts, shaved ice, ice cream, home made pies cookies n the like, wood-fired pizza, and a ton more.
And a twinkie is sponge cake filled with a sweet creme filling. They are rumored to have a half-life of a bajillion years, and will be the only things left on earth after a nuclear apocalypse aside from cockroaches and Cher.
Hope this helps.
I’ve tried all of those fried foods, my favorites would have to be a fried snickers and ice cream 🤤
Ya know, Andre, it's easier to understand your Russian Portuguese accent than it is to understand James' Jersey accent. I can't understand half of what that boy says sometimes.
At least most of the deep fried stuff is done in vegetable oil, not in animal fat. It is usually either corn oil or peanut oil. Lose 20 pounds (10 KG) before you come to the US.
I just had a funnel cake, last Sunday, after my husband took our grandchildren to the county fair! It was delicious! Our county fair has rides, and farm animals, jams, jellies, and all kinds of foods, a great time, because I live in the country. It's not in a parking lot, but a huge field, near our small county courthouse.
It’s a good thing he likes to eat because if they were both like her they would not eat anything unfamiliar without wasting 90% of it.
She is a picky little thing. 😂
The carnival rides are mobile. They travel from town to town. They also conrtact with fairs to provide rides to attract more people to the fair.
I wish the Beesley's would occasionally show some different camera angles, with close ups of the food.
Elephant Ears are good. Not something you buy outside of a fair, but once a year or every couple of years is good.
Andre, the biggest Fair is probably the Texas State Fair in Dallas at Fair Park. The New Zealamd Family went there a while back. It's huge.
Honestly carnival food is usually the same everywhere except at the Texas state fair as they are always trying new things. They introduced deep fried coke, dragon’s breath (stuff frozen in liquid nitrogen and you breathe out a blast of visible super cold air), and easy carry meals that are big hits.
every fair has fried foods. the one closest to me usually has fried ice cream.
Sweet corn is the best the in the USA. Corn period, the best of the best. It’s the most beautiful thing to eat for me in late summer/early fall in Michigan and it’s divine! I have a Farmers Market I go to almost every weekend to do my grocery shopping. Yes, full grocery shopping except my caffeine of choice, Diet Coke, but the line for sweet corn is long and worth the wait! The BEST!!
I went to our county fair this weekend and had an ear of corn. So good - either mexican style or buttery.
Funnel cakes are DELICIOUS! light, flavorful, and depending what topping you choose to put on it depends on how sweet it is. There are youtube channels that show how to make it and Indian Fry bread. Indian Fry Bread is also delicious!, you can put meat, beans, cheese, chapped lettuce, tomatoes, salsa or anything on them!
I have also heard that at our fair in San Diego they've done fried ice cream and fried jello. I work in healthcare and You get high cholesterol from a life long of eating high cholesterol foods. The week or two that you're in the US eating this food is not going to affect your cholesterol. However it will affect your weight. Also it's become really popular here that at Thanksgiving people do deep fried turkeys
They are in San Antonio, TX, in the lot of the Alamodome. I am not sure but probably the carnival during the week of Fiesta. It gets much busier during the evening.
The Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Also known by its slogan, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together", it is the largest state fair in the United States by average daily attendance and the second-largest state fair in the United States by total attendance, trailing only the State Fair of Texas, which generally runs twice as long as the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota state fair is 1.303 square kilometers. Many foods at the fair are deep-fried or come on a stick, from the classic corn dog to alligator-on-a-stick, lobster-on-a-stick, and deep-fried candy bar on a stick. New to the fair in 2006 was hotdish on a stick, a variant of a classic staple of Minnesotan cuisine. In 2007, one new food was spaghetti on a stick. 2008's new foods included two types of bacon, one called "Pig Lickers", which is chocolate covered, and the other, called the "Big Fat Bacon", which is 0.25 pounds (0.1 kg) of maple-glazed bacon. Another staple of the state fair is “Sweet Martha’s Cookies,” a stand that serves fresh and warm chocolate chip cookies in buckets. And Foods served at the annual Minnesota State Fair have traditionally included watermelon pickles, baked beans, buffalo burgers, deep-fried cheese curds, cotton candy, glazed ham, Australian battered potatoes, chimichangas and homemade apple pie. Some foods reflect Minnesota's agriculture, including cheese curds, milk shakes, and corn dogs. In 2018, 27 new foods were introduced to the Minnesota State Fair including Firecracker Shrimp Stuffed Avocado, Honey Cream Soda Float, Mangonada Shaved Ice, Messy Giuseppe, Nordic Waffles, Smoked Soft Serve Ice Cream, and the UpNorth Puff Pastry. New foods for 2019 included fried tacos on a stick, stuffed cabbage rolls, feta bites, shrimp and grits fritters, blueberry key lime pie, Buffalo chicken chimichanga and assorted other dessert selections. And every year there’s more new food to try. If you like food videos Mike Chen TH-cam channel has the Minnesota State Fair food videos and Sonny from the TH-cam channel best ever food review too.
Go to Texas next month to the Texas State Fair, largest in the nation. They have all the fried items plus add a new one each year.
Bravo! Great fun Andre. Thanx
2 for 1 video is crazy, good stuff
Fairs are usually state or county. And they have a lot of livestock and political stuff . A parade .
Greetings! I'm both a Scotland & US citizen, but currently in the US, and yep, just went the weekend to the Oklahoma City Fair with my kids. It's pretty amazing actually & you're right UK & US Fairs/Carnivals are almost the same. I'm not a fan of the rides, lol but love watching the kids have a great time. Can't believe James ate everything, wow I would be in a food coma, lol I was never much a fan of the fried twinkie & never tried fried cheesecake, but the fried cheese is incredible, as are the funnel cakes, pretzels, sweet corn & bbq that was here. Hopefully someday you can bring your precious little boy & wife to the US to a State Fair ❤
Your 1st twinkie will be great you will love it. Your 2nd twinkie will not be as good. It's something kids eat and adults enjoy maybe once every few years. Super sweet
In my opinion he is usually very engaging while she seems to always be a bummer - negative about something in nearly every vlog but Andres responses are always so sweet and enjoyable to watch !
A fair has many other activates than a carnival. A state fair even more activities again. State fairs have quilting contests, cooking contest, livestock contests, etc, etc. A carnival (to me) is a traveling company that goes around to different locations. I avoid the deep fried everything. I do like funnel cake & will give in to that one. I have had churros at the state fair & corn dogs. I have no idea what the biggest fair is now. Sometimes the large fairs will have a few carnival operators come in.
Carnivals usually include roller coaster rides. That's the difference between Fairs & Carnivals. My go-tos at the Carnivals are Funnel Cakes, Cheesesteaks, the Asian Chx on a stick, and the newest item.
I loved state fairs and county fairs. The funnel cakes look so good. I usually play the games and go on rides. I look at exhibits (farm animals etc) but now I can’t walk around that much. I used to skip all the unusual food. If I got hungry Iooked for something simple.
The only thing I must buy at fairs are funnel cakes. They pour the batter into a vat of oil almost like a string/knot or pretzel shape, but they're dusted with sugar. So basically fried dough with sugar on top, which I will stand by my statement that it's one of the best human inventions (see also donuts, churros, beignets).
We don't deep fry our food like this typically. It's done for the fair as something fun. I've never had any of those and I'm old!
I haven't been to a fair in a long ti.e.. but small town fairs are the best.. they were smart going early in day with baby.. not too busy. But I bet that place will be super crowded in late afternoon and evdning.. that's when the fun begins.. esp with teens and young adults. My favorite food is sweet corn.. (not just your regular corn) and funnel cake with powdered sugar.
Hey Andre, everyone has cholesterol, our bodies make it as a bandaid for damage from inflammation. Control the inflammation and it won't matter. As you get older that inflammation makes you hurt so avoid foods that cause inflammation not cholesterol since food doesn't cause it our bodies make it. But food does cause inflammation.
lol Andre! I think that you mean HIGH cholesterol, we all have cholesterol. 😆 Also I love how you call them the Bezels! (so endearing)😎💜
Yup, otherwise he probably would be considered something like a zombie. 🥰
@European_Reacts Thank you Andre for doing the 2 Vlog-reactions in one!!! PS: Another way to view the difference between a fair and a carnival is: Fair = marketing/business and Carnival = developed around a holiday/theme
I’m personally offended they ate the pretzel without some nacho cheese. Tsk tsk
The state fair for most decent sized states tend to be the biggest Fairs. The Texas State Fair is well known for being particularly innovative with frying things that you would not expect to be fried.
The food at the fairs/carnivals are more expensive than usual food prices. Though I personally miss merry-go-rounds and horse rides. They're fun. Regarding snow cone flavors, the one called "Tiger's Blood" is just artificial cherry flavor.
Here in New Jersey you can find deep fry foods and oily pizza, very oily pizza on the Boardwalk, then you have a lot of pizza places don't make the dough/crust, they ordered premade dough all you have to do is add the topping and because it is frozen it also taste like cardboard.
Surprisingly, the Minnesota State fair is biggest. Texas is second...
We call it a fair too. I think of a fair as having livestock shows as well. A carnival is when you just have the rides, no livestock.
Texas state fair is the largest but Minnesota state fair is my favorite ,we also have county fairs and festivals that have rides and farm animals.
Is sweet corn popular? Do bears shit in the woods? Andre, there may be a bit of confusion with this one. Sweet corn is the name we give to the corn that we normally eat as is, as opposed to field corn which is used mainly for livestock feed and in making other corn food stuffs. Sweetcorn is the bright yellow corn that one always gets. Field Corn is slightly less yellow and is generally a tougher kernel. Cows eat it and it's ground up to make other corn-based food. It's also used to make auto fuel. E-85 gasoline (85% corn ethanol). But in order to use it, you have to have a Flex Fuel-capable engine. It burns a bit hotter than regular gasoline and provides a bit more horsepower, but you burn thru it a bit faster. It's also slightly cheaper than regular 87 Octane.
The best way to have corn on the cob is to grill it. Grilling corn kinda scorches it a bit, but it really brings out the natural sweetness.
Corn is America's #1 cash crop. Soy beans and Wheat are #2 and #3.
Not sure if it's the same for every state, but our fairs aren't at stadiums, but at state owned fairgrounds.
A Carnival travels around an area of the country.Consists of various rides and games of skill. Sometimes it's sponsored by an entity as a fund raiser. A Fair usually has its own designated fair grounds and has an annual schedule. The fairs purpose is for farmers and local craftsmen to sell and show their wares. Competitions are held in handicrafts, foodstuffs (aka jams and jellies, baked goods, and The like) Livestock, Handicrafts like quilting, sewing, . Ribbons and bragging rights are won and challenges made for next year's fair. Most states have their own Fair in mid summer or early fall.
Carnivals are just rides and food stands. Fairs have animal contests and live entertainment mostly centered around live music. Circus’s have the legendary show but also have the side show (natural freaks and fun acts like sword swallowing or the bearded lady).
Here in America we use both the words "fair" and "carnival". I actually hear it referred to as a "fair" more often than a "carnival".
This Carnival appears to just being set up with not all the stuff in place yet. Best I have been to is the Oregon State Fair at the State Fairgrounds at Salem, Oregon. Also Oktoberfest at Mount Angel, Oregon this last 7 September!
As others may have said, a fair and a carnival are not the same. We have a county fair in our community once a year which runs for about 10 days. It includes 4-H animals, crafts and other projects young people have done and are judged on. There are also rides, different foods, things like tractor pulls and other entertainment shows. There is a state fair that is also once a year, which is also similar but on a bigger scale and the best of the counties are judged. I think a carnival is more like just rides and foods.
I've never had deep fried Oreos or twinkies. None of them sound good to me.
I get a funnel cake or elephant ear or tiny donuts. At the fair
I get funnel cake at amusement park .
I prefer elephant ears .
To me, Fairs can cover anything from street fairs with no rides, to a state fair that has carnival rides and normal fair stuff. A carnival is a pop up event focused on the rides and food, less shopping stalls.
Funnel cakes are amazing
That's probably marinara with the cheese. It would be unusual to serve ketchup with cheese.
If it is county or state it is a fair, which usually includes animals and contests of local farms. The animals are shown and sometimes auctioned. Other things that might be in fairs are displays or sales of hand made quilts, table cloths, knitted or crochet items. Contests on canned goods like fruits, relishes etc might be there or pies & cakes and more looking to win Blue ribbons. In well known BBQ or cattle states you may see chili contests to see who makes the best chili (usually without beans). So much more but that would be a book. Fairs allow states and county's to display their best! Carnivals are basically for entertainment and usually book a spot inside a fair too but mostly go town to town.
If you get a regular soft pretzel, you need to have at least one really good dip for it.
if you really want a full fair experience please go to state fairs for a true fair experience. I lived by the county fairgrounds growing up so county fairs are my old stomping grounds, state fairs which are huge, will give you so many food options. and experiences. small parking lot carnivals are fun too but don't have a lot of variety.
Yes, you can find all of the fried goodies all over. Here in NJ we always have them during summer at the boardwalks as well as at all the carnivals and fairs that happen.
A real state fair is the Minnesota State Fair. The largest in the US. Attendance yearly is about 1,835,826 people for a 12 day run. Or about 152,982 a day.
Almost every town has some sort of festival during the year and some of those foods will be sold. Funnel cakes and elephant ears are sold at most. Some of the deep fried stuff less often.
I am an American who is not a fan of Twinkies and personally I don't think frying them would make them more appealing to me. In general I believe although we may try some of these items occasionally at a carnival or fair, we don't often eat deep fried things such as these.
Ohio state fair, is big. Also, the Ohio Renaissance festival is a big fair on weekends from September throughout October.
We have the world fair , state fair , and county fairs, which are annual events with contest for best livestock , vegetables , fruits , pies , cakes preserves etc. , and carnivals are traveling shows with rides , concession stands ( food trucks ) and attractions
My last time going to one was in July 2024. We got there around 11-12 noon. We seen more little children and elderly people there at the time, but around 4 or 5 when school was out and people getting off work. It got really crowded really quick. It was so much fun though. 😊
We don't see to many carnivals anymore. Probably most people can't afford an outing like that. Most states will have a state fairs which includes many exhibits. Texas has a big one that the New Zealand family visited last year.
I'm an adrenaline junkie at amusement parks/carnivals. Lol. I'll eat a slice of pizza or a burger after trying all the rides. Never been into carnival foods.
Twinkles are cakes filled with cream. Honestly not the healthiest thing ever as it’s like 95% sugar.
Fairs are normally sponsored by your state, city or county. Carnivals often can be packed up and moved.
Most people only buy one thing not all that 😅
Americans and corn 😂 my State has the world’s only corn palace.
Andre, I know you love Texas but Minnesota actually has the largest state fair in the country. Also known as the Great Minnesota Get Together, the Minnesota State Fair has more than 300 concession stands, offers more than 1600 food options, and covers 322 acres. While the Texas State Fair offers 176 food vendors and covers 277 acres. The Texas State Fair does beat out Minnesota, however, in yearly attendance with approximately 2.3 million visitors during the 24 day event. Minnesota's fair is only 12 days but attendance still averages 2 million annual visitors. There are several TH-camrs who have posted videos of their visit to the Minnesota State Fair. You may want to check them out . . . or better yet, come visit us in person next August!
I’m in northern Illinois. We go to the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). It’s a lot closer than the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The Wisconsin State Fair is huge and awesome. Incredible food and lots of fun. You can check it out online. Our town also has a carnival every year around the 4th of July and also a County Fair once a year.
Alright, I live in a tiny city in Michigan. We have 1 bar/restaurant in town, but it’s sorta famous. They do fried everything, but were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for their Triple D cheeseburger. It’s a big cheeseburger with all the fixings deep fried whole. You can find the episode if you wanted to see it. The name of the place is Joe’s Gizzard City. we also have a Gizzardfest every summer (complete with carnival)
I went to school in Dansville. Are you from that general area?
@@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586 not far, I grew up in Lansing. But it’s Potterville with the Gizzardfest.
@@diedraepps1853 My husband is from Lansing originally and I graduated from Dansville in 67. We played Potterville in sports. Didn't know about the Gizzardfest. Thanks
Fair food is AMAZING but deadly lol. You only eat it at the fair, or you may not make it in this world for long.
Multiply the size of Portugal by 4. That is about how much land is used to grow corn in the USA
Geoduck clam (Panopea generosa)
Three geoducks on a table with their siphons extended at different lengths
Photo by WDFW
Geoduck
Category: Molluscs
Common names: Geoduck clam
Ecosystems: Marine shorelines
The most impressive clam in the Pacific Northwest is the geoduck. The world's largest burrowing clam, they are extremely abundant in the inland waters of Puget Sound, British Columbia and Alaska, where the subtidal populations support important commercial fisheries.
Geoduck are very popular targets for the recreational fishery but there is limited upland access to beaches that support intertidal populations of geoduck. Tides to harvest intertidal geoduck must be at least -2.0 foot or lower. Recreational harvesters may anticipate large crowds seeking geoduck when these low tides occur at popular state park locations.
We just got done having our local festival last night.
I of course had to get a corn dog and a funnel cake.
We have our local fair in July and the Fall Fun Festival in September.
My family usually just picks one to go to and it’s always the festival.
Good times.
The Iowa State fair has deep fried butter.... never had an urge to try it. Sounds like a high blood pressure or heart attack waiting to happen lol
We don't eat Fair food all year, but we generally go to the fair once or twice a year. Going to the fair is like a food only Christmas. Nobody calorie counts at the fair. The important part is skipping breakfast the day of the fair and eating a light dinner the night before.