OK, kids! Who knows what time it is? That’s right! It’s time to start getting excited about the Great State Fair of Texas! Personally, I’ve been going to the fair on opening day foor the last 20 years running. Hubbard got me hooked on it. Opening day is the best. Crowds are at a minimum. The employees all like their jobs. And the grease is clean.
If you get there early you can park on Exposition for free and just walk on in. The problem with getting there when the gates first open is that all the food vendors aren’t quite ready to go. So, unless you stay all day, you might miss something good and tasty and fried on a stick.
Quite honestly, we spend a serious chunk of our time on opening day sitting behind the Hall of State at picnic tables with our friends, drinking beer and catching up with each other. It’s amazing how many people you’ll see that you know on opening day.
So, start getting excited! And don’t forget to grab some of those Texas shaped nachos. And a Fletcher’s corny dog slathered with mustard. And a Belgian waffle with strawberries and whipped cream. And a turkey leg. What about those fries from Jack’s with a dash of vinegar? Hans Mueller’s sausages are pretty damned good, too. Of course, what keeps us parked behind the Hall of State is the famous B&W’s three coupon beer. It’s not three coupons anymore. But, you can still get a Shiner cheaper than anywhere else on the fairgrounds in the food building.
Ah, the Great State Fair of Texas. I can’t wait. Go ahead and take off that last Friday in September and go. You’ll be glad you did.
12 responses so far ↓
Katy McD // August 29, 2008 at 11:37 am |
I love the State Fair! I go for the beer first then hunt for the fried corn on a stick. Then I’m off to get Jack’s fries and a corny dog. At some point I throw in some nachos which I have to have at any outdoor event. Something about Rico cheese and jalapenos….
snootyfoodie // August 29, 2008 at 6:36 pm |
Ahhh Margie,
What a great idea! I’m hungry now thinking about it. We have not gone in the last couple of years b/c of conflicts…but I’m scheduling now!!!
Lisa P // August 29, 2008 at 7:35 pm |
Don’t forget the corn on the cob! My favorite!
Margie // August 29, 2008 at 10:55 pm |
Another great choice, Lisa. Fried corn sounds pretty great, too.
Katy McD // August 31, 2008 at 11:29 pm |
I start my search for the fried corn the minute I arrive at the State Fair…with a beer in hand, of course! Sometimes I find it right off of the bat and other times I am not so fortunate. I don’t even know if it is that good, but it is the fact that I’ve been getting it since I was a kid.
mary alice // September 2, 2008 at 9:03 pm |
i truly enjoy your blog.
i swear i could have written this post.
my friends and i also go every opening day – i always quote that the reason is the grease is fresh – and also – always mention the employees are in a fun mood.
we also spend too much time at the pic nic tables behind hall of state to be close to the cheap beer booths – bw’s is first – but bailey’s is always same price and if lines are shorter . . . .
happy state fair.
Margie // September 2, 2008 at 9:20 pm |
Bailey’s is good, too! How funny that you guys do exactly what we do. Maybe we’ll see you at the picnic tables!
D.J. // September 9, 2008 at 5:12 pm |
*BW’S Famous Fried Ribs, we’ve been buying the cheapest coldest beer from them for 20 years. Their food is outstanding as well. We’ll see you Sept 26th, we probably already know each others from BW’s.
Debbie // September 9, 2008 at 5:19 pm |
Hi, I’m Debbie, owner of BW’s, we’ll be serving the cheapest BEER again this year. Come by and try our new Texas BBQ Eggrolls this year. It’s a winner! Look forward to seeing our State Fair Friends.
beaubeen // September 9, 2008 at 11:59 pm |
I’m going to have to make the trip up this year. Texas BBQ Eggrolls and sound awesome, especially with the cheapest beer.
Margie // September 10, 2008 at 12:03 am |
Yay, Debbie! I’d love to meet you. Do you have a name tag or anything? We’ve been drinking your beer and eating your food for over 15 years!
I can’t wait!!!
Come on, Beau, go!
Nat // October 21, 2008 at 8:03 pm |
Hey Debbie! Loved those bbq eggrolls. One of my favs at the fair.. for sure should’ve beaten the bacon.
I was wondering what kind of beer you guys were selling at your stand besides the Miller? Thanks