Deep Fried Ambassador: Beverage edition

This is a guest blogger post by our Official Deep Fried Ambassador, Ashlee. We’ll be reposting her State Fair adventures from her Miss Ashlee blog throughout the Fair. I’ll Drink to That! Eating all that fabulous fried food can leave one feeling pretty parched. Finding something wet to quench the thirst is as easy as finding something fried… but you have to know your options… at least beyond lemonade. There’s always Pappy’s Old Fashioned Soda. If you break the bank the first go round, you can get refills for only $2. And bring your mug back next year! It’s still…

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Neomonde baking demonstrations at Heritage Circle

Fairgoers will notice a new smell wafting from Heritage Circle this weekend. The fresh-baked bread from Neomonde Baking Company joins the smells of warm apple cider and cured tobacco in a demonstration tent beside the old chapel. Artisans from the local bakery will spend four hours each day, starting today, bringing volunteers on stage to create some of the store’s signature recipes. The exhibit also featured artisan breads for sample. Here are some highlights from last Sunday’s demonstration: If you missed the baking demonstrations last weekend, you still have time to see and taste the delicious breads today through Sunday, Oct. 22-25, from 4…

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