The State Fair of Texas runs September 25 through October 18 this year, and if you live here, it’s easy to treat it like an errand: drive in, eat a corny dog, drive home. But a fair weekend deserves better than that. Turn it into an actual staycation, and the whole thing changes shape. You get a night away from your own kitchen, a dinner worth dressing up for, and a full day at Fair Park with nowhere else to be.
Here’s how to build the weekend.
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Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs is a name that resonates far beyond the gates of Fair Park. Born in 1942 at the State Fair of Texas, this Dallas institution began with a simple but brilliant idea: wrap a hot dog in cornmeal batter and fry it to golden perfection. Brothers Neil and Carl Fletcher, former vaudeville performers turned food innovators, spent nearly a decade perfecting the concept. When they finally debuted it to fairgoers, the reception was immediate and intense. Few could resist the combination of crisp batter and juicy hot dog, served on a stick—portable, affordable, and unforgettable. The corny dog, as they called it, quickly became a Texas staple.
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Temperatures have already exceeded 100 degrees in Dallas and we have an entire summer of a rising heat index ahead of us. Beat them weatherman at his game by taking in some activities that can be educational, definitely entertaining, and by all means keeps you out of the heat. Enjoy! And be sure to add to this list.
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Join Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs at a pop-up at Knox Street’s Pop-Up Park located at 3311 Knox St. – just steps away from The Katy Trail – on Saturday, March 19 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Fletcher’s will be onsite with their 22’ mobile kitchen selling Corny Dogs Funnel Cakes and Lemonade.
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Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs is pleased to join in partnership with Goldbelly, America’s leading platform for food e-commerce, to ship their iconic Corny Dogs to all 50 states through Goldbelly.com. Starting today, July 12. customers can pre-order for delivery starting Tuesday, July 20. The Fletcher family likes to think that you can credit America’s obsession with fried foods, in part, to brothers Neil & Carl Fletcher. In 1942, the brothers invented a brand-new food category and perfected what we know today as a “Corny Dog.” Over 500,000 corny dogs are sold annually throughout the 24 days of the State Fair of Texas. That’s 60,000 pounds of hot dogs! Now, corn dog obsessed consumers will be able to get their Fletcher’s fix anytime of the year.
“For nearly 8 decades Fletcher’s has been a tradition for families in Texas at the State Fair every year,” said Amber Fletcher, Head of Marketing, Fletcher’s Original Corny Dog. “We are thrilled to partner with Goldbelly to make our famous hand-dipped Corny Dogs available nationwide for those missing a taste of home or wanting to enjoy this classic Texas fried fare.”
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In celebration of National Beef Month, Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs is excited to announce the addition of a new menu item to their existing line-up of products. For a limited-time, fans will find an all-beef dog called MAKE MINE TEXAN at Fletcher’s Pop-Up appearances throughout the Summer. To address consumer demand, Fletcher’s worked with local meat purveyor Syracuse Sausage to create an original recipe for the company made with brisket (and other secret ingredients) to give it a natural, hickory flavor that compliments Fletcher’s proprietary cornmeal batter.
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You can credit America’s obsession with fried foods, in part, to brothers Neil & Carl Fletcher. Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs, the famous meal on a stick, was invented and debuted at the 1942 State Fair of Texas. On February 7, you can serve the iconic Texas food at your football-watching party for this year’s Big Game! Fletcher’s is offering two centrally located options for you to choose from for pick-up. All orders must be in before Thursday 4th by 10pm. No orders after 10pm will be accepted. They are only filling pre-paid orders and will not be able to fulfill walk up orders.
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For the first time in its 134-year history, the State Fair of Texas is thrilled to introduce the Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru – a special event for 2020 in lieu of the annual 24-day exhibition. Saddle up for the ride of the year, Fair fanatics – you asked, we listened, and we cannot wait to deliver you a safe, one-of-a-kind, State Fair Drive-Thru experience. But what is the State Fair without Big Tex? You guessed it, it’s all in the name – Texas’s favorite cowboy will return to his rightful home in Big Tex Circle in just a few short weeks.
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