Funnel cakes stand at a state fair - Wilson Cleaver/Shutterstock Who doesn't love a state fair? The lights, the music, the crowd of carnival-goers buzzing with excitement. Sure, there are rides. We go ...

Cam: Happy pre-Friday Beat readers! Today is the opening day of the State Fair, and I couldn't be more excited. We are having our Best Places to Work event at the fairgrounds, so it should be a blast.

Late summer in the Midwest means one thing: state fair season. From deep-fried cheese curds in Minnesota to a 600-pound butter cow in Iowa, these gatherings draw millions of visitors each year and ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The highly anticipated 2026 Florida State Fair food lineup is here. And this year, these deep-fried dishes are taking patriotism to a new level. In honor of America250, the nation's ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida State Fair will make its return to Tampa on Thursday, with the theme "America's Sunniest Celebration" to honor America's 250th birthday. Attendees can enjoy plenty of fun at ...

Who doesn't love a state fair? The lights, the music, the crowd of carnival-goers buzzing with excitement. Sure, there are rides. We go wild over the Ferris wheels, literally go dizzy over the ...