Fairs Festivals

Germany September 21

Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival all things beer begins after ceremonial keg-tapping

Thousands of beer lovers celebrated the 189th start of Oktoberfest, the world's largest folk festival, as Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter inserted the tap into the first keg of beer on Saturday.

Food-Drink September 14

8 wild new foods coming to the State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas announced its new food items earlier this week. Here's a look at eight of some of the most unique items that will be sold starting Sept. 27.

US September 1

Fiberglass cows? Some state fairs aren’t taking any chances with bird flu concerns

Some state fairs have become creative when it comes to cow milking demonstrations and other bovine-themed events because of the spread of the bird flu.

FOOD August 29

Deep-fried ranch a big hit at Minnesota State Fair: 'I wanted to hate it'

Deep-fried ranch, a new food being served at the Minnesota State Fair, has proven to be quite popular with long lines each day. Even gymnast Suni Lee is a fan.

United Kingdom August 25

UK Notting Hill Carnival chaos leaves 3 people stabbed, 90 arrested, 15 police officers assaulted

The Metropolitan Police Service in London said three people were stabbed, one who was listed in life-threatening condition, during the annual Notting Hill Carnival.

Texas August 14

Ken Paxton threatens to sue after State Fair of Texas bans guns: 'Infringement of Second Amendment rights'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue the State Fair of Texas after they banned guns following a shooting last year at the fairgrounds.

US August 5

Butler Farm Show follows Trump rally shooting with annual event to ‘get back to normal life’

The Butler Farm Show kicked off on Monday, just over three weeks after former President Trump was nearly assassinated on the Pennsylvania grounds.

Fairs Festivals July 11

7 intriguing new foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair, including 'Grilled Purple Sticky Rice'

The Minnesota State Fair announced 33 new foods that will be sold this year at the event, including Grilled Purple Sticky Rice and Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing.

LIFESTYLE July 3

UFO-looking vehicle pulled over again, this time in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol pulled over a UFO-looking vehicle on Monday after deputies in Missouri did the same on Friday as the driver heads to the UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico.

LIFESTYLE June 17

How is cotton candy made? Steps to making the sugary treat

Have you ever wondered how cotton candy is made? The secret is plenty of sugar with tasty flavors. Cotton candy is most commonly served as pink vanilla or blue raspberry.