Fairs Festivals

Texas October 19

Video shows Texas carnival worker clinging to amusement ride in midair to protect child after mishap

The Pecan Festival in Grove, Texas, experienced a few tense minutes Sunday, after a ride operator was seen dangling from amusement ride trying to protect a 12-year-old girl inside one of the cars.

VIDEO October 17

Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs talks about her fair 'fare'

Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs have been a tradition at the State Fair of Texas since 1942. The company sold a record 583,000 corn dogs at the 2022 state fair. Fox News Digital spoke to Amber Fletcher of Fletcher's.

LIFESTYLE October 17

State Fair of Texas is crowd-packed scene of Fletcher family's deep-fried corny dogs: 'Tastes like home'

Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs have been a tradition at the State Fair of Texas since 1942, third-generation owner Amber Fletcher told Fox News Digital. Here's more about the family's food.

Texas October 14

Texas State Fair in Dallas evacuated over shooting, 3 injured: police

Chaos erupted at the Texas State Fair on Saturday night due to reports of a shooting, forcing the large gathering to evacuate.

VIDEO September 5

Burning Man attendees face seven-hour wait to depart festival

FOX Weather's Max Gorden provides details on Burning Man attendees' hours-long effort to depart the festival after heavy rain prompted a driving ban over the weekend. 

VIDEO September 4

Burning Man festival attendees stranded in Nevada Desert from rain, flooding

Fox News’ Claudia Cowan provides the latest on the 'messy' conditions on 'Special Report.'

Nevada September 4

Burning Man attendee's death unrelated to torrential rain flooding: report

Burning Man festival organizers reportedly said the death of a 40-year-old attendee was not related to weather, which included torrential rains that flooding the festival grounds.

VIDEO September 3

Burning Man hit with unexpected rains, trapping thousands of festival-goers

Fox News West Coast senior correspondent Claudia Cowen reports on the heavy rain and resultant conditions at Nevada’s Burning Man festival.

Minnesota August 31

Minnesota state fair brings faith leaders, politicians together for 12-day celebration

Religion is a central theme of the Minnesota State Fair. Faith leaders from many different religions gather to fundraise and showcase their hospitality.

Indiana August 24

Indiana State Fair reports slight attendance increase for second consecutive year

Attendance at the Indiana State Fair this year increased by less than one percent over last year, marking the second consecutive year of a gradual climb in attendance.