Brittney’s Bites

Brittney Snell
Staff Writer

The fair has arrived and along with exciting rides, the fair also provides a chance to try new and unique foods.

For some, a trip to the fair is made out of tradition. Some people have their favorite vendors that they go to every year for specific items. This year, I encourage you to branch out and try all that the fair has to offer.

While at the fair, you will notice that one side of the fairgrounds is completely dedicated to specialty food and restaurant vendors. A few notable favorites are Penn’s and Cock of the Walk, which are very popular stand alone restaurants. Chicken-on- a-stick is one of the most popular fair foods and no one does it quite like Penn’s. The Cock of the Walk is very popular for its fish.

There are some vendors that only sell specialty food items. I tried the fried Oreos. They are a fairly new food item that has gained popularity in recent years. This treat comes covered in powdered sugar, like beignets. They are extremely sweet, so it is only for those that have a special sweet tooth.

Another item known for its uniqueness is the donut burger. It is a strange combination that many are likely to shy away from. Despite its unconventional combination of salty and sweet, it has become a fair favorite for many. Chocolate covered bacon is also a strange combination.

One of my favorite fair foods is roasted corn. It is always sweet and served completely dipped in butter. I also never forget to have a candy apple; they can be found at multiple places throughout the fairgrounds at various prices.

The fair there has something for everyone. For the people who are less adventurous, there are regular foods to choose from like pizza, hamburgers, and BBQ.  I encourage anyone that goes to the fair to take a break from the norm and experiment with what is available. You never know what you may like until you try it.

The fair has such an overwhelming array of food choices that I cannot rate each vendor individually since this event happens just once a year, it is definitely something that you do not want to miss. The last day of the Mississippi State Fair is Oct. 12.