No problems found in Tulsa State Fair ridesSource: tulsaworld.com
State ride inspectors in Tulsa, in preparation for the Tulsa State Fair, have found no significant problems.
Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Lloyd Fields said his crew of six ride inspectors will look over 70 rides before the fair opens 5 p.m. Thursday.
A Visitor's Guide to the 2009 State Fair of TexasSource:
The 2009 State Fair of Texas, located in 277-acre Fair Park two miles east of downtown Dallas, will be packed with enough rides, games, food, football, and livestock to keep people of all ages and interests entertained. Here is a list of some of the highlights.
Milwaukee Mayor wounded in pipe attack coming to the aid of a womanSource: msnbc.com
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was at the State Fair when he heard a womans cry for help and for someone to call 911, he was trying to assist her and turned and said he was stopping and calling 911 and took out his phone thats he was attacked with a pipe and hit few times in the hea …
Milwaukee mayor attacked by man with metal pipeSource: CNN
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was in stable condition Sunday at a local hospital after he was attacked by a man with a metal pipe at the Wisconsin State Fair on Saturday night, police said.

State fair season is here, and while the animals and amusement park rides command attention, most people still get the most excited about the food.
Unusual State Fair FoodsSource: myfoxtampabay.com
State fair season is here, and while the animals and amusement park rides command a healthy dose of attention, most people still get the most excited about the food.
In 3 days of sips, 562 wineries win State Fair medals Source: The Sacramento Bee
The judges sipped and swirled wines for three days and now they've picked winners: 562 wineries earned medals at the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, held from June 10-12 at Cal Expo.
Funnel Cakes and Fried Snickers are bad for you?Source: todaystmj4.com
The sound of frying oil can be heard almost as loud as the rides, music and cattle at State Fair.
Very good tasting…but not very good for you!
Two of the worst desserts you can eat: funnel cakes and fried Snickers…with at least 500 calories EACH!
Not your run of the MillSource: The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Organic, natural, sustainable and locally raised are the watchwords that no doubt drive many shoppers to the Mill City Farmers Market. The hot riverfront address might be a contributing factor, too.
Fried Coca-Cola Debuts in TexasSource: extremetech.com
Fried Twinkies? Old news. Fried Snickers? Whatever, grandpa. Kids these days want nothing less than fried Coca-Cola. The inventor of this new taste treat is keeping mum about the number of calories, but never fear. He's working on fried Diet-Coke.
State Fairs, Sagging, Arrive at CrossroadsSource: The New York Times
PRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 11 — The cacophony of smells — waves of manure, tractor fuel, all things deep fried — signaled the opening of the state fair here on Friday.