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Food Hussy Road Trip: Ohio State Fair Food Bucket List!

July 30, 2016 · FoodHussy · Leave a Comment

(Check out my favorites from 2017 Ohio State Fair too!)

When you hear the words “State Fair” – I’m pretty sure I know what comes to mind – FOOD!!!! (And maybe BUTTER COW – which is still a food!)



Well I just went to the Ohio State Fair for the first time this week – I got to cook in the Taste of Ohio building for my friends at the Ohio Pork Council! And after tasting so much great food – I decided to make it a little easier for my friends and give you a run down of the things you must eat!

Bacon wrapped deep fried Oreo!!! #deepfriedoreo #osf16 #ohiostatefair
A photo posted by Heather Johnson (@foodhussy) on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:24pm PDT

1. Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Oreo – My first bite on the Midway was the Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Oreo! I read about it and had to try it. I have had the bacon-free version before but this is a must-try. The bacon adds this savory fatty goodness to an already decadent treat. If you haven’t had the deep-fried oreo before – the frying sort of melts in the frosting in the middle and makes it even better! Be warned though – if you order from the booth by the bulk candy – they give you two!!! So have a friend – for me – one was rich enough! (If you get the regular DFO – they give you 6!!)


Window graphics for a repeat customer #lemonshakeups #vinyldecals #carnivalgraphics #poorjackamusements @a.frostdesigns
A photo posted by ▪️Abbey Frøst || (@a.frostdesigns) on Jul 26, 2016 at 2:44pm PDT

2. Lemon Shake Ups – Another thing any true Iowan would tell you – lemonade tastes better at the fair! (It’s the same reason LaRosa’s is better at Kings Island and I have no idea what it is! haha – but hey – just go with it!

❤️ It’s Friday, I’m in love…with deep fried Buckeyes!!! @ohiostatefair, you’re the best! #ohiostatefair #ohio #columbus #fair #food #ohioproud #ohiogrown #ohiogirl #buckeyes #ohiogram #ohioeats #columbusohio #columbusgram #ohioexplored #cbusgram #cbuseats #foooodie #eat #cheatdayeats #explore #summer #family #travel #travelpics #travelgram #deepfried #chocolate #peanutbutter #candy
A photo posted by Julie, Maddie & Kinslee (@tastesoflizzyt) on Jul 29, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

3. Deep Fried Buckeye – Now while my first bite was of the oreo variety – there is nothing more Ohio than a buckeye – so why not eat it deep fried!!!

Funnel cake! #ohiostatefair
A photo posted by David Fowler (@theofficialdavidfowler) on Jul 29, 2016 at 2:38pm PDT

4. Funnel cake – a staple for every state fair attendee! Just remember to wear a white shirt if you’re eating this one!

5. Pig Wings – In the Taste of Ohio building – there are booths for each of the Ohio “foods”: eggs, poultry, beef, pork and wine. I hung with my pig people and they gave me what they call a “pig wing” – it’s some sort of ham/shank area bone of goodness – which is why I loved it. At the time – I was really stuffed and took a bite and was like, “Yeah that’s nice.” Then I went home and my stomach settled and emptied a bit and I went to the lovely styrofoam container they sent home with me. And O.M.G. This was heavenly!!!! So yes – get the pig wings!!

Alabama Alligator Kabobs! #ohiostatefair #foodie #foodgasm #foodporn #instafood #food #lunch #lunchtime #gator #alligator #grease #deepfried #dare #nom #ohio #lifeincbus #columbus #onlyincbus
A photo posted by Lisa (@condoblues) on Jul 29, 2016 at 9:39am PDT

6. Gator Kabobs – My husband loves gator and I’m super jealous that Lisa found these as I was searching the Midway for them. If you’ve never had gator – it tastes a bit like a chicken and a fish had a baby. It’s got a chickeny texture but more the flavor of a white fish. So if you’re adventurous – go for it! You’ll be glad you did!

I went from double fisting drinks to double fisting corn. #ohiostatefair #roastedcorn
A photo posted by Robyn Jackson (@robyneggs) on Jul 28, 2016 at 1:37pm PDT

7. Corn – As an Iowan – no State Fair food list would be complete without corn. Do NOT get the corn unless it’s the kind roasted in the husk and they hand it to you like this! Seriously – this is the only way to eat corn on the cob at the fair!

Really?? @exnavymid this looks right up your alley. #gluttony #ohiostatefair @sterling4
A photo posted by Wally Szczerbiak (@wallyball10) on Jul 29, 2016 at 9:06am PDT

8. Donut Burger – These photos are everywhere! I’ve had a donut grilled cheese and it’s amazing so I can guess that a Krispy Kreme burger would be just as good!!!! It seems odd – but again – go for it!

Obviously, day 2 was a big hit! #footlongcorndog #adventuresofellen #OSF16
A photo posted by @ellengilliland on Jul 28, 2016 at 7:54pm PDT

9. Foot Long Corn Dog – Along the lines of the Funnel Cake – it’s a must have. Don’t go for the regular length dog – do it right!

10. And last – but not least – the Butter Cow! You can’t actually eat this food – but it’s still food! This actually originated at the Iowa State Fair in 1911 but I think Ohio does it justice. The Butter Cow is in the Dairy Building and has a great butter display honoring the World Champion Cleveland Cavaliers as well! 
I hope you’ll enjoy the 2016 Ohio State Fair as much as I did! 

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Hi! My name is Heather Johnson and I’m the hussy behind Food Hussy!

I’m a food & travel blogger and have been blogging since 2008. I started out with restaurant reviews in Cincinnati but have since expanded to recipes and road trips. Most recently, I launched an Air Fryer Cookbook and won Guy’s Grocery Games!

 

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