It’s that time of year again…..
Time for the State Fair of Texas…
We’ve got some busy traveling schedules this month, but we managed to squeeze in a few hours of fair time….
….and Fletcher’s Corny Dogs under Big Tex.
If you’re looking for a place to drop 9 bucks on some crazy deep-fried shit, the State Fair of Texas is the place to do it.
Like this year’s winner of the Big Tex Choice Awards…..Fried Jell-O
Yupp, you read that right. Fried Jell-O.
It was……..ok,
(The cherry was the best-tasting part.)
The winner for Most Creative went to the State Fair Cookie Fries.
They, also, were………just ok.
I think the most creative part was the packaging….
I had high hopes for Southern Fried Chicken & Dumplings,
Actually pretty tasty.
The chicken/cornmeal balls dipped into the gravy anyway. The dumplings,…..not very good. (sigh)
No worries, because there was plenty of fair to see…..
Here’s a taste of Jamie’s photos.
This “little” Big Tex sign used to stand in front of a now-defunct Dallas liquor store.
It was rescued this past year by the State Fair Commission and reconstructed just off the midway.
Speaking of liquor stores……How about Roasted Pumpkin Spice Lager?
…..with the rim dipped in cinnamon sugar?
Hmmmmmm?
I had 2,
Were still planing on hittin’ the Texas State Fair for dinner one night.
and I just might have 2 more….
Don’t judge,
THE CAVENDER DIARY 
You should go back for dinner (and beer). This reader in Ohio looks forward to your state fair posts. I really like your t-shirt and could you send me one of those awesome cups with the sippy straw?
Where did you get that great Bronco T Shirt? My son would love it. I love the Texas State Fair poster. It looks a whole lot more fun than the VA State Fair which is going on right now. We avoid it.
Pretty cool shirt? Am I right? Get yours at L-Dopa Tell Nik that I sent you. I told him those shirts were killer.
The Big Tex cups are pretty cute…and refillable. Jamie drinks Iced tea…I drink pumpkin beer…guess who drives us home….
I’d drink that beer, and I don’t drink beer. That cup with the cowboy head is the cutest thing ever! You should buy extras and sell them on ebay! I enjoy reading about the fried stuff, even though I couldn’t eat it. Ever finish your bathroom?
Hi Ann, The Big Tex cup is refillable (Jamie drinks only Iced Tea….someone needs to drive home) We are both pretty strict eaters these days…so Fair Day is a cheat day…and we don’t pig out on the fried crap nearly as much as we used too. (Still working on the bathroom…I need to seal the wall tile and Jamie is going to tile the shower floor soon)
Ok I need to know where to get a vintage bronco t shirt! My father in law has a ’77 and would love that shirt. Also the pumpkin lager sounds good. Is it Shiner?
LOVE your house!
Thanks, Karen
Hi Karen. With my hat…I should ONLY be drinking Shiner….but sadly, no, it wasn’t Shiner….but still delish. Isn’t that just the coolest T-shirt? Got it from a graphic designer...L-Dopa Tell Nik that I sent you. I told him that people are trying to take it off of my body every time I wear one.
Did you visit the Samsville booth?
You know we did, Cynthia. We ALWAYS do. I bought a cuff from them about 7 years ago that I just adore. Jamie bought a cuff this year…and I saw quite a few pieces that were slightly out of my comfort spending zone…..We’ll go back. They get a little more “generous” with the discounts closer to the end of the fair.
Loving you tshirt! Please, I have to have one! Lol. Can you tell me where you acquired it?
I’d really appreciate it❤️
Hi Nicki…I love that shirt too. I bought it from L-Dopa Tell him (Nik) that I sent you to him. I told him that everyone would want one if they saw me in it….hehehe