Carnival Eats

Carnival Eats - Cooking Channel

Cooking Channel

Reality Series

2014

TVG

Cooking

Travel

In search of iconic and unusual creations linked to American fairgrounds.

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, August 21

Deep-Fried Inferno

Season 7 • Episode 13

Noah Cappe is ready to have his taste buds fired up at a carnival.

Thursday, August 21

Calgary Stampede

Season 1 • Episode 16

Scorpion pizza; deep fried butter; hot beef sundae; deep fried mac & cheese.

Thursday, August 21

Tacos del Carnival

Season 4 • Episode 18

Noah eats seven of the nation's most creative tacos; a soft shell crab taco; Tacos Al Pastor.

Thursday, August 21

Fries in Disguise

Season 8 • Episode 12

Noah Cappe arrives at the Volusia County Fair in Florida, where two carnival classics get makeover.

Friday, August 22

Deep-Fried Inferno

Season 7 • Episode 13

Noah Cappe is ready to have his taste buds fired up at a carnival.

Friday, August 22

Calgary Stampede

Season 1 • Episode 16

Scorpion pizza; deep fried butter; hot beef sundae; deep fried mac & cheese.

Friday, August 22

Tacos del Carnival

Season 4 • Episode 18

Noah eats seven of the nation's most creative tacos; a soft shell crab taco; Tacos Al Pastor.

Friday, August 22

Fries in Disguise

Season 8 • Episode 12

Noah Cappe arrives at the Volusia County Fair in Florida, where two carnival classics get makeover.

Friday, August 22

When Harry Met Salad

Season 4 • Episode 2

The Walking BBQ; bacon PB&J quesadilla; deep fried salad; an all-American ice cream sundae.

Friday, August 22

From Derby Day to Down State

Season 2 • Episode 3

Noah visits the Kentucky Derby Festival; travels to the South Texas State Fair.

Friday, August 22

Pizza Mac and Me

Season 12 • Episode 9

Noah Cappe grabs dessert for breakfast at the Florida State Fair with the Wake Up Waffle Pizza.

Friday, August 22

Toastbusters

Season 7 • Episode 11

The annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival inspired sweet berry treats.

Saturday, August 23

Jurassic Pork

Season 4 • Episode 6

Noah visits the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tenn.; the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville, Ohio.

Saturday, August 23

A Guac to Remember

Season 4 • Episode 7

Noah visits the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver; and the LA County Fair in Pomona, Calif.

Saturday, August 23

Cheesy Rider

Season 4 • Episode 8

Noah visits the Prince William County Fair; Noah stops by the Western Fair.

Saturday, August 23

Get Him to the Greek Pizza

Season 4 • Episode 9

Euro-fusion Greek pizza; Crabby Patty burger; deep-fried chili dog; beer-battered burger.

Saturday, August 23

The Rainbow Confection

Season 4 • Episode 10

Jackfruit torta; peanut butter meatballs; cherry candy-coated hot wings; Ice Cream Garden.

Saturday, August 23

50 Shades of Crepe

Season 4 • Episode 13

Noah heads to Vancouver; Noah visits the Fryeburg Fair in Maine.

Saturday, August 23

Piefidelity

Season 4 • Episode 11

Shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.

Saturday, August 23

The Good, the Bacon, the Ugly

Season 4 • Episode 12

Bacon-tilla; chicken-fried lobster; carrot cake roly; deep-fried sweet potato pie.

Sunday, August 24

California State Fair; North East Fair

Season 1 • Episode 6

Lobster corn dog in California; deep fried peanut butter and banana sandwich in Pennsylvania.

Sunday, August 24

Mad Snacks: Berry Road

Season 6 • Episode 3

Texas Renaissance Festival; berry delicious carnival treats at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Sunday, August 24

Any Given Shrimp and Grits Sunday

Season 12 • Episode 5

Noah Cappe heads to the Coastal Carolina Fair, where he dines on a meal courtesy of the Hagy family.

Sunday, August 24

Funnel Cakes and Fried Fudge

Season 3 • Episode 15

Noah visits the York Fair in Pennsylvania; savors the Taste of Christmas; Burger Bomb Pretzel.

Monday, August 25

California State Fair; North East Fair

Season 1 • Episode 6

Lobster corn dog in California; deep fried peanut butter and banana sandwich in Pennsylvania.

Monday, August 25

Mad Snacks: Berry Road

Season 6 • Episode 3

Texas Renaissance Festival; berry delicious carnival treats at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Monday, August 25

Any Given Shrimp and Grits Sunday

Season 12 • Episode 5

Noah Cappe heads to the Coastal Carolina Fair, where he dines on a meal courtesy of the Hagy family.

Monday, August 25

Funnel Cakes and Fried Fudge

Season 3 • Episode 15

Noah visits the York Fair in Pennsylvania; savors the Taste of Christmas; Burger Bomb Pretzel.

Monday, August 25

Burgers and Bombs

Season 3 • Episode 3

The South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach; the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver.

Monday, August 25

Jackie Hash Brown

Season 8 • Episode 5

At the world-famous Iowa State Fair, sampling some award-winning food items; chicken and waffles.

Monday, August 25

Viva! Vienna! Festival; Contraband Days Festival

Season 1 • Episode 2

Noah Cappe uncovers some tasty treasures at the pirate-themed Contraband Days festival.

Monday, August 25

Dawn of the Bread

Season 4 • Episode 3

A traditional Indian fry bread stuffed with some non-traditional ingredients; Great Pacific Pita.

Wednesday, August 27

There's Something About Bloody Mary

Season 11 • Episode 10

Noah Cappe tries new coastal classics at the LA County Fair in Pomona, like the caviar cream cake.

Wednesday, August 27

Southern Treats

Season 5 • Episode 16

Host Noah Cappe samples Southern hospitality on fairgrounds across the county.

Wednesday, August 27

The Waffle Truth

Season 5 • Episode 12

The Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio; North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh.

Wednesday, August 27

Seoul Dip Sisters

Season 7 • Episode 7

A Seoul dip; a Diablo Dog; Supreme Samoa doughnut stack; a Blasted Irish Burger; Leprechaun Mac.

Wednesday, August 27

Brûlée-dy and the Tramp

Season 12 • Episode 4

Noah heads to the Four States Fair, before going back in time to The Viking Experience.

Wednesday, August 27

From Strawberry to Silver Dollar

Season 2 • Episode 7

Brandywine Strawberry Festival in Penn.; Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, Calif.

Thursday, August 28

Piefidelity

Season 4 • Episode 11

Shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.

Thursday, August 28

Indiana State Fair; Old Canal Days

Season 1 • Episode 11

Grilled cheese and tomato balls at the Indiana State Fair; potato bites and pizza at Old Canal Days.

Thursday, August 28

Supersized

Season 4 • Episode 20

Noah takes it to the limit with seven belly-busting carnival eats.

Thursday, August 28

Natural Corn Grillers

Season 10 • Episode 7

Noah Cappe enjoys mozza-ghetti, a cheesy take on the classic topped with meatballs and tomato sauce.

Friday, August 29

Piefidelity

Season 4 • Episode 11

Shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.

Friday, August 29

Indiana State Fair; Old Canal Days

Season 1 • Episode 11

Grilled cheese and tomato balls at the Indiana State Fair; potato bites and pizza at Old Canal Days.

Friday, August 29

Supersized

Season 4 • Episode 20

Noah takes it to the limit with seven belly-busting carnival eats.

Friday, August 29

Natural Corn Grillers

Season 10 • Episode 7

Noah Cappe enjoys mozza-ghetti, a cheesy take on the classic topped with meatballs and tomato sauce.

Friday, August 29

The Dining

Season 9 • Episode 7

Friday, August 29

Ohio State Fair; NC Potato Festival

Season 1 • Episode 13

Pulled Pork Donut in Ohio and Calabash Flounder in North Carolina.

Friday, August 29

The Big Chili

Season 12 • Episode 12

At the Meriden Daffodil Festival, Noah samples Italian American family recipes turned carnival fair.

Friday, August 29

You've Got Ale

Season 8 • Episode 8

A brewery serves up beer, brats and cheese curds at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Saturday, August 30

Breakfast of Champions

Season 4 • Episode 15

Noah samples the sinfully sweet cinnamon roll waffle and the hearty and delicious breakfast poutine.

Saturday, August 30

Berry Delicious

Season 4 • Episode 16

Noah samples seven berry dishes; he tries a Strawberry Arugula Pizza and the Strawberry Waffle Bomb.

Saturday, August 30

Get Stuffed

Season 4 • Episode 17

Noah samples stuffed foods, from spicy Southern stuffed peppers to a sweet cherry-stuffed dessert.

Saturday, August 30

Tacos del Carnival

Season 4 • Episode 18

Noah eats seven of the nation's most creative tacos; a soft shell crab taco; Tacos Al Pastor.

Saturday, August 30

Carnival Italiano

Season 4 • Episode 19

Noah tries a calzone/lasagna hybrid and special pizza/pasta combo; Noah tries a deep fried cannoli.

Saturday, August 30

Supersized

Season 4 • Episode 20

Noah takes it to the limit with seven belly-busting carnival eats.

Saturday, August 30

The Heat Is On

Season 4 • Episode 21

Noah gets up the courage to sample seven of the spiciest midway munchies from coast to coast.

Saturday, August 30

Everything's Bigger and Better in Texas

Season 4 • Episode 22

A BBQ stuffed baked potato at the Houston Livestock show; a huge Forth Worth Tex Mex Burrito.

Sunday, August 31

From Rock and Roll to Red River

Season 2 • Episode 15

Minneapple pie and jalapeno wontons at the Red River Valley Fair in North Dakota.

Sunday, August 31

Banh Mi, Myself and Irene

Season 12 • Episode 10

Noah Cappe is on an international tour with Banh Mi Fries, the beef-loaded Birria Torta and more.

Sunday, August 31

Fully Loaded

Season 2 • Episode 9

BBQ baked potatoes; fries topped with lobster; double Decker colossal grilled cheese.

Sunday, August 31

Family Dinner

Season 5 • Episode 19

Host Noah Cappe meets the carnival cooks who put a twist on family favorites.

Monday, September 1

From Rock and Roll to Red River

Season 2 • Episode 15

Minneapple pie and jalapeno wontons at the Red River Valley Fair in North Dakota.

Monday, September 1

Banh Mi, Myself and Irene

Season 12 • Episode 10

Noah Cappe is on an international tour with Banh Mi Fries, the beef-loaded Birria Torta and more.

Monday, September 1

Fully Loaded

Season 2 • Episode 9

BBQ baked potatoes; fries topped with lobster; double Decker colossal grilled cheese.

Monday, September 1

Family Dinner

Season 5 • Episode 19

Host Noah Cappe meets the carnival cooks who put a twist on family favorites.

Monday, September 1

Stick It to Me

Season 1 • Episode 20

Fork-free deliciousness served on a skewer; Family Dog; Bacon Bomber; Gator Kabobs; Fudge Puppy.

Monday, September 1

From Cornfields to Canada

Season 2 • Episode 12

Fair eats such as the Dynamite dog, North Wood sandwich and barbecue nachos; prairie poutine.

Monday, September 1

Meat, Pray, Love

Season 4 • Episode 4

Noah visits the Delaware State Fair and the Obion County Fair in Union City, Tenn.

Monday, September 1

Fight Club Sandwich

Season 6 • Episode 10

The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City; Strawberry French Toast Burger.

Monday, September 1

Beach Eats

Season 5 • Episode 23

Noah Cappe goes surfside for a coastal fairground adventure; he samples creative beach eats.

Monday, September 1

Nacho, Nacho Man

Season 5 • Episode 20

Some of the wackiest and wildest nacho combinations on the midway.

Monday, September 1

Garlic's Angels

Season 6 • Episode 1

South Florida Garlic Festival; claw cake burger and mojo pork pockets; toasted garlic donuts.

Monday, September 1

Hot Dog Time Machine

Season 6 • Episode 11

Jack's Cosmic Dog; the Catfish Sundae; the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pop; spicy fare in Arizona.

Monday, September 1

Beauty and the Beef

Season 6 • Episode 9

Texas-sized treats at Rodeo Austin; Kobe beef Rodeo Austin burger and the massive Stuffed Chop.

Monday, September 1

There Will Be Bacon

Season 6 • Episode 7

Bacon and Bourbon Fest in Wellington, Fla.; Stuffed Crust Bacon-Za; Peanut Butter Pork Donuts.

Tuesday, September 2

Garlic's Angels

Season 6 • Episode 1

South Florida Garlic Festival; claw cake burger and mojo pork pockets; toasted garlic donuts.

Tuesday, September 2

Hot Dog Time Machine

Season 6 • Episode 11

Jack's Cosmic Dog; the Catfish Sundae; the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pop; spicy fare in Arizona.

Tuesday, September 2

Beauty and the Beef

Season 6 • Episode 9

Texas-sized treats at Rodeo Austin; Kobe beef Rodeo Austin burger and the massive Stuffed Chop.

Tuesday, September 2

There Will Be Bacon

Season 6 • Episode 7

Bacon and Bourbon Fest in Wellington, Fla.; Stuffed Crust Bacon-Za; Peanut Butter Pork Donuts.

Wednesday, September 3

Under Texas Fries

Season 10 • Episode 8

Noah Cappe hits one of the biggest state fairs in the U.S. for Texas-sized carnival eats.

Wednesday, September 3

2 Fast 2 Furikake

Season 12 • Episode 13

Noah Cappe takes on a breakfast bonanza at the Washington State Spring Fair.

Wednesday, September 3

Clams and Cannoli

Season 3 • Episode 11

Noah visits the Delaware County Fair for Spaghizza; Freshman 15 Fries; other fun fare.

Wednesday, September 3

The King Crab and I

Season 5 • Episode 11

Noah Cappe visits the Alaska State Fair; tries some local fresh seafood and state secrets.

Wednesday, September 3

From Crawfish to California

Season 2 • Episode 5

Louisiana Crawfish Festival for seafood and sweets; Porterville, California, for a fork-free feast.

Wednesday, September 3

Fusion Fiesta

Season 3 • Episode 19

Noah Cappe lifts the lid on the American melting pot to reveal some decadent, delicious results.

Thursday, September 4

Pretzel-a, Queen of Dessert

Season 7 • Episode 3

The OMG Pretzel Bomb, the Fried King Cake, a Wurstburger and a chocolaty Black Forest Float.

Thursday, September 4

Pepper Popper Party

Season 9 • Episode 11

These pepper popper creations are on fire, from hot dogs and burgers to pizza and onion rings.

Thursday, September 4

Planet of the Dates

Season 6 • Episode 6

Churro Dog; Clay County Agricultural Fair; Cubano Dog; Hawaiian Typhoon.

Thursday, September 4

Bite Club

Season 7 • Episode 9

Noah challenges himself to the 5 Pounderito and tries the finger-licking Ice Cream Funnelwich.

Friday, September 5

Pretzel-a, Queen of Dessert

Season 7 • Episode 3

The OMG Pretzel Bomb, the Fried King Cake, a Wurstburger and a chocolaty Black Forest Float.

Friday, September 5

Pepper Popper Party

Season 9 • Episode 11

These pepper popper creations are on fire, from hot dogs and burgers to pizza and onion rings.

Friday, September 5

Planet of the Dates

Season 6 • Episode 6

Churro Dog; Clay County Agricultural Fair; Cubano Dog; Hawaiian Typhoon.

Friday, September 5

Bite Club

Season 7 • Episode 9

Noah challenges himself to the 5 Pounderito and tries the finger-licking Ice Cream Funnelwich.

Friday, September 5

Cheesy Rider

Season 4 • Episode 8

Noah visits the Prince William County Fair; Noah stops by the Western Fair.

Friday, September 5

From Heatwave to Heartland

Season 2 • Episode 13

Caliente curls; chile relleno dog; mac and cheese bacon burger; cowboy beans.

Friday, September 5

Pretzella Queen of the Dessert

Season 9 • Episode 3

The Austrian alpine daug; Swiss lava sandwich; chili cheese dog pizza.

Friday, September 5

Jurassic Pork

Season 4 • Episode 6

Noah visits the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tenn.; the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville, Ohio.

Saturday, September 6

California Dreamin'

Season 4 • Episode 23

Noah enjoys a deep pit BBQ dinner and celebrates with Birthday Cake Crepes.

Saturday, September 6

Burger Bonanza

Season 4 • Episode 14

Noah explores the variety of ways carnival cooks honor America's much loved sandwich.

Saturday, September 6

Pizza Party

Season 4 • Episode 24

Noah discovers a breakfast pizza, a pizza in a cone and a funnel cake pizza.

Saturday, September 6

The French Toast Connection

Season 5 • Episode 2

Noah tries French Toast Bacon Bombs in California and deep fried lobster mac and cheese in Indiana.

Saturday, September 6

Million Dollar Baby Cakes

Season 5 • Episode 3

Noah visits the Rio Rancho Pork & Brew festival; Noah stops by the Ionia Free Fair in Michigan.

Saturday, September 6

Children of the Corn on the Cob

Season 5 • Episode 4

Noah visits the Three Rivers Festival in Fort Wayne, Ind.; Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, Calif.

Saturday, September 6

Point Break-fast

Season 5 • Episode 5

Noah visits the Shasta District Fair in Anderson, Calif., and the National Balloon Classic in Iowa.

Saturday, September 6

Close Encounters of the Food Kind

Season 5 • Episode 1

Noah visits the UFO Festival in Roswell, N.M.; Noah travels to California's Orange County Fair.