The Great State Fair. All photos by Joe Powell.
The Wisconsin State Fair is a lot of things, but “restrained” is not one of them. Be it the 176 fried food items, Salt N Pepa performing, or the classic Giant Slide, the State Fair does things big and brash. In honor of all its glutton-glory, I present my list of this year’s State Fair Superlatives.
Most Minions: “Murder the Minion” Game Tent
Aim right for the banana.
Every game tent was giving away one of this year’s most adorable yellow plush toy, but only one featured Minions as their sole prize. To win, pay $6 to throw three darts directly at Bob’s lovable little chest. Impale him and take home one of his friends.
Most Throw-Uppiest Ride: Equinox
Equinox: Destroyer of Good Pants
Spinning after being lulled into a false sense of security by the rad inline-skater and big-breasted Latina women on the painted backdrop? No thanks.
Most Sexually-Aroused Food Stand: Wisconsin Potatoes
They do have beautiful eyes.
There is no reason to have the “Oh…” to start that tagline. To be fair, I did leave their stand satisfied.
Beefiest Cow: Kampy Braxton
“Utter you looking at?”
I’m not saying we should eat Kampy, I’m just saying I would.
Most Comfortable Place to Sit: the bench outside Saz’s
Fair-goers enjoying a brief rest.
We tried many benches that day and found this slat-style bench near Saz’s and across from the corn stand to be best for comfort and people-watching.
Most Ridiculous Judging Category: Wisconsin Potato Person
“Kill me.”
It was a hard choice between this and “Most Unusual Vegetable Shape.” The dead eyes continue to haunt me. Well done, children.
Sexiest Robot Butt: Rockit Robot
Not even a competition.
This 9-foot tall robot spent most of the day riding a scooter and bopping his butt to the beat while confused children chased after and 25 year-old men took pictures for their blog.
Most Disapproving Vegetable: Corn on the Cob
I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.
Not one person made a joke about the Milwaukee Lion at the New Berlin Lion’s Club that day. I’m proud of you, fair-goers.
Least-Fried Food: Milk
Banana, Strawberry, Root Beer, Chocolate Cream Pie, Orange Dreamscicle.
There’s nothing better on a hot day than milk from a deer.
Most Surprising Attraction: 14-Year Old Girl Arm-Wrestling
Not pictured: the crowd of hundreds of on-lookers.
Least Surprising Occurrence: that my wife suckered me into buying something from the Expo Center
To be fair, it is the attractive color of Ivan Ooze.
Most Frustrated Fair Goer: Katie
Immediately after Saz’s told us they don’t accept credit cards.
Happiest Man at the Wisconsin State Fair: this guy eating his first Cream Puff
Pure bliss.
Thank you Wisconsin State Fair for another successful trip. I never tire from experiencing the fantastical parts this great state has to offer.
The Wisconsin State Fair runs from now until August 16. Go find your own superlatives!