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Taking a closer look: What foods you can try at the 2017 NC State Fair

Thursday, October 12, 2017
State fairs around the country draw attention for the food, and the North Carolina State Fair is no exception
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- State fairs around the country draw attention for the food, and the North Carolina State Fair is no exception.
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But this year, it's about way more than just "deep-fried everything."
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With opening day just a few days away, ABC11 sent reporter Stephanie Lopez to Dorton Arena Monday to check out the foods that are brand new for the fair's 2017 season.

While we already gave you a sneak peek of what you can expect ...

PHOTOS: Yum! What food you can expect at the NC State Fair this year

Deep Fried Apple Pie. Served by Original Mineapple Pie by the Kiddielandnone
Jerk BBQ Ribs - Baby back ribs prepared with jerk BBQ sauce and spices. Served by Cool Runnings Jamaican near Got to Be NC Agriculturenone
Deep Fried Key Lime Pie Bites. Served by Chef's D'Lites near the waterfallnone
Strawberry and Nutella Hand Pie with Rye Crust. Served by LaFarm Bakerynone
Mediterranean Lamb Burger - Traditional spice blend lamb burger on a potato bun with grilled onions and harissa yogurt sauce on
a bed of mixed greens. Served by Neomonde Delinone
Old North State Chicken - Roasted chicken breast with a country ham and pimiento cheese cream sauce. Served by Old North State Kitchen near the Park & Ridenone
Poutine - French fries with cheese curds and brown gravy. Served by Poutine Gourmet near the State Farm Arknone
Thanksgiving Eggroll - Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberries deep fried in an eggroll. Served by Woody's Grillnone
Turkey BBQ. Served by Hickory Tree BBQ the education buildingnone
Deep Fried Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon vanilla ice cream. Served by Original Minneapple Pie near Kiddielandnone
Arepas, Envueltos, and Empanadas. Served by Arepas Loca in Kiddielandnone
Bacon Mac and Cheese. Served by Bubba's Bacon in Kiddielandnone
Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Served by Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe near Pitzer Heritage Circlenone
Blue Hawaiian Funnel Cake with pineapple topping, praline, whipped cream & cherries. Served by Gobblin' Gourmet near the Field of Dreamsnone
B.A.D. Chix - Eggs, bacon, cheese and syrup drizzle layered on top of a crispy chicken strip,
nestled in a hotcake. Served by Hot Chix Hot Cakes & Chicken near Kiddielandnone
Cheerwine Cake - Cheerwine cake with honey infused frosting topped with chocolate shavings. Served by Old North State Kitchen near the Park & Ridenone
Cheerwine Funnel Cake. Served by Beaver Concessions near Orville Termiunsnone
Deep Fried Crab Cake Cheese Curds - Wisconsin premium white cheddar cheese curds lightly breaded with cooked snow crab and shrimp. Served by Cheese Curd Shack near Midwaynone
Cherry Pecan Streudel. Served by Miss Debbie's Specialty Applesnone
Miss Debbie's Specialty Apples - Chicken BBQ drenched with spicy buffalo sauce sandwiched between two warm, crisp waffle edges and
topped with coleslaw. Served by Chick-N-Quenone
Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff. Served by Miss Debbie's Specialty Applesnone
Coconut Macadamia Nut Cream Pie. Served by
Miss Debbie's Specialty Applesnone
Fresh Fruit Smoothies. Served by Tropical Delights near the waterfallnone
Deep Fried Bacon and Cheese Collard Bites. Served by Woody's Grillnone
Crack-N-Cheese. Served by Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ near the education buildingnone
Deep Fried Chocolate Pie - Deep Fried Chocolate Pie served warm with vanilla ice cream. Served by Original Mineapple Pie near Kiddielandnone
Firecracker Shrimp over Asian Slaw - Fried shrimp in a spicy Asian sauce served over Asian slaw. Served by Captain Neill's Seafood near the State Fair Arknone
Deep Fried Dirty Rice - Dirty rice breaded lightly, deep fried and served with a cajun ranch sauce. Served by Ragin' Cajun near the grandstandnone
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Roasted Corn - Roasted corn on the cob coated in mayonnaise and Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Served by Douglas Farms near the waterfallnone





Here's a closer look at the more interesting creations you can try.















The Arepas - a cornbread stuffed with meat, plantains, and sauce - were already voted "best new fair food" at the NC State Fair this year.





Downloadable maps show where you can try these tasty creations. They're available online.
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For more information, visit the NC State Fair's website.


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