Recently, Andy and Jennifer met friends at a fondue restaurant. Jennifer, expecting a light evening of stabbing strawberries and marshmallows to dunk into chocolate, was shocked to find that the same “dip-and-devour” method applied to the main course as well. Chicken, beef, shrimp—speared and dipped into bubbling pots of cheese, oil, or broth. Fruit, it turned out, was just the grand finale.
Greg’s take?
“That sounds like training for one of those meat-on-a-stick restaurants. What did you dip the chicken in—chocolate? Throw a Snickers bar in, and congratulations, you’ve just created the latest deep-fried offering at the State Fair!”
Andy dubbed it the Snicken on a stick—a dish so outrageous it deserves its own fried-food tent next to deep-fried butter and Kool-Aid pickles.
Speaking of deep-fried fair insanity, have you ever heard of candied bacon donut sliders? Picture your favorite burger: cheese, lettuce, pickle, ketchup, mustard—now swap the bun for two glazed bacon donuts. Serve it with a side of fries and boom—you’ve just consumed your calorie intake for the next 48 hours.
The tagline? “Why skip dessert when you can serve it on your burger?”
Not to be outdone, Indiana’s Beef Cattle Association one-upped the madness with the Hot Beef Sundae—a true test of sheer commitment. Layers of mashed potatoes, marinated beef, gravy, that’s fried then topped with shredded cheese, corn “sprinkles” and a cherry… tomato.
This isn’t just a meal—it’s a journey. It dares you to power through each bite, knowing full well that within an hour, you might be locked into a centrifugal force nightmare on the Scrambler. Only the bravest (or most reckless) fairgoers attempt both in the same afternoon. And for those who do? We salute you!
And of course, no fair experience is complete without cheese on a stick, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and corndogs—all conveniently available in one chaotic, calorie-packed location.
Feeling brave? Try eating that monstrosity and then hopping on the Tilt-A-Whirl or Wild Mouse. Just don’t invite Greg’s dad—he’s got enough concerns about roller coasters without the threat of fair food digestion.
