October brings cooler weather and the sights, smells and TASTES of the Greater Gulf State Fair.  What fairgoer's experience would be complete without a crisp, sweet, bright red candy apple, a huge fluffy mound of cotton candy, or a mustard and ketchup covered hand-dipped jumbo corn dog?

Well the Greater Gulf State Fair food experience, while still offering the best of traditional “fair food,” is no longer just about corn dogs, sausage sandwiches and caramel apples.

THINK GIANT FOOD COURT!

This year, we have  . . . . .

BUT THERE IS “FAIR FOOD” AND THEN THERE IS “FAIR FOOD.”
Every patron comes to the Fair with a different objective – and we try to address them all.  We have sampled and compared all of the various food items at the last several Fairs, and we have selected the best of the best of each item.  We have asked each concessionaire to limit its menu and focus on its “specialty.”  This means that when you select a “corn dog” vendor, you will be getting the best hand-dipped corn dog available.  This is important – because GREAT  FAIR FOOD is not cheap – but you can still be confident that you are getting the best value for your money on whatever you buy.

THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT WE HAVE FORGOTTEN THE MONEY-CONSCIOUS FAMILY THAT NEEDS TO FEED ALL THE KIDS WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE.
There are 8 permanent food buildings (4 on the North walkway and 4 on the walkways connecting the North and South walkways).  These are operated by area churches, non-profits, or local businesses.  They have all agreed to provide menus that offer more family-friendly pricing and portions.

Our FAIR FOOD website has been designed to allow you to “preview” the food offerings at this year's Greater Gulf State Fair.  You may select from a list of food items that will link you to the concessionaires selling that product, or you may select a concessionaire and view its stand and its menu.  Come visit the concessionaires – and tell them you saw them on the website!