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Foodie Guide: Jacksonville Fair gives foodies a chance to chow down on their favorite fair foods

The fair takes place from Nov. 7 through Nov. 17, so there is still time to get your fair food fix.

It's fair time and you know what that means... time for all of the FAIR FOOD! 

The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair gives all foodies an excuse to chow down on their favorite fried foods. 

Since this great big fair-food-extravaganza only comes once a year, we created this helpful guide to let you know exactly which foods you MUST try.

The fair takes place from Nov. 7 through Nov. 17, so there is still time to get your fair food fix.

Here are a few fair foods that you MUST try:

  • Monkey Bread from PA Dutchalicious Amish
Credit: Kayla Davis
This Monkey Bread (PA Dutchalicious Amish) is sure to melt in your mouth. This homemade bread is the perfect blend of butter sugar and cinnamon. You can also choose cream cheese, buttercream, or Amish peanut butter to top it.
  • Fried Egg Grilled Cheese from The Giddy Piggy
Credit: Kayla Davis
The Fried Egg Grilled Cheese (The Giddy Piggy) features a fried egg, bacon, sausage and melty cheese on two slices of golden buttered bread.
  • Pig on a Stick from Duval County 4-H Munch Wagon
Credit: Kayla Davis
Pig on a Stick (Duval County 4-H Munch Wagon) is dry-rubbed pork grilled on a stick.

Some other foods:

  • Ripper Dog from Harvell's Ragin Cajun
  • Bacon & Chicken Waffle Sandwich from Harvell's Ragin Cajun
  • Pork Chop on a Stick from Harvell's Ragin Cajun
  • Fried Green Tomatoes from Deep Fried Veggies
  • Deep-Fried Wisconsin Cheese from Deep Fried Veggies
  • Donuts from PA Dutchalicious Amish
  • Kettle Korn from Henry's Kettle Korn
  • Spaghetti Grilled Cheese from The Giddy Piggy

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And once you give those foods a try, if you still have room in your tummy, here are a few fair classics that you can also get at the fair:

  • Nachos
  • Hot Dogs / Corn Dogs / Sausage
  • Boiled Peanuts
  • Hamburgers
  • Funnel Cake
  • Pizza
  • BBQ
  • Ice cream/ Soft Serve
  • Fries
  • Cotton Candy
  • Funnel Cake 
  • Turkey Legs
  • Deep-Fried Oreo's
  • Seafood
  • Snow Cones
  • Candy Apples
  • Popcorn
  • Pretzels

The Greater Jacksonville Fair is also running food specials throughout the whole fair to get you the best deals on your favorite fair foods.

Check out those deals here.

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