This is the time of year when it's okay just to put the diet on hold and enjoy deep-fried everything at fairs.

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 8 through the 18th in Springfield, Illinois. The fair announced a massive lineup of grandstand music artists coming this year, but for many, it's the food that brings them to the fair every year.

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As much walking as you do at the Illinois State Fair, it's okay to have the deep-fried Oreos and the foot-long hot dot, you will burn those calories. However, if you are looking for something different you might want to try these.

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Unique Food at the Illinois State Fair

  • African Booth - Jollof/White Rice, Fufu, African Satays, Okro Pepper and Peanut Soup, Plantain, Spicy Cabbage at more. Located at Villages of Culture.
  • Brown Concession - Cheese-on-a-Stick & Strawberry Crepes. Located at Main St.
  • Cajun Booth - Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish, Shrimp Pot, Sausage, Lobster Tail, Dippers. Located at Villages of Cultures.
  • Charlie Cheese & Sons - Fried Cheese (Mozzarella Fingers, Cheddar Nuggets. Located at Grandstand Ave.
  • Classic Kitchen - Hotbeef Sundae, Deep Fried Boneless Wings, Spud Bucket. Located at Main St.
  • Diggity Dawgs - Scorchin Squares Coney New York Style Hot Dog, Barbeque Mac Daddy Hot Dog. Located at Illinois Ave.
  • Filipino Booth - Filipino: Pancit, Crab Rangoon, Egg Rolls & Kabobs. Located at Villages of Cultures.
  • Food Baby - Donut Burger, Fried Cheese Curd Burger, Fried Pickle Burger. Located at Grandstand Ave.

These are just a few of the unique (and I am sure delicious) food items you will get when you visit this year's Illinois State Fair.

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