Carnival Eats
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In search of iconic and unusual creations linked to American fairgrounds.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, November 26
Tons of Taters
Season 5 • Episode 22
Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.
Wednesday, November 26
From Chowchilla-Madera to Ciao!
Season 2 • Episode 6
Deep Pit Barbeque in Chowchilla, Calif.; St. Michael's Italian Festival in New Jersey.
Wednesday, November 26
There Will Be Bacon
Season 6 • Episode 7
Bacon and Bourbon Fest in Wellington, Fla.; Stuffed Crust Bacon-Za; Peanut Butter Pork Donuts.
Wednesday, November 26
Mighty Meatless
Season 5 • Episode 27
Veggie-friendly treats that don't need meat to be indulgent; delicious, salad-inspired snacks.
Wednesday, November 26
Nacho, Nacho Man
Season 5 • Episode 20
Some of the wackiest and wildest nacho combinations on the midway.
Wednesday, November 26
Fruity Favorites
Season 9 • Episode 15
Noah Cappe experiences the Texas State Fair to the fullest; Noah gets stuffed.
Thursday, November 27
The Corn Identity
Season 11 • Episode 3
Noah starts the day with breakfast nachos at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas.
Thursday, November 27
The Rainbow Confection
Season 4 • Episode 10
Jackfruit torta; peanut butter meatballs; cherry candy-coated hot wings; Ice Cream Garden.
Thursday, November 27
State Fair Meadowlands; Gardendale Magnolia Festival
Season 1 • Episode 5
Freak show of food; sweet potato pie ice cream.
Thursday, November 27
Piefidelity
Season 4 • Episode 11
Shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.
Friday, November 28
The Corn Identity
Season 11 • Episode 3
Noah starts the day with breakfast nachos at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas.
Friday, November 28
The Rainbow Confection
Season 4 • Episode 10
Jackfruit torta; peanut butter meatballs; cherry candy-coated hot wings; Ice Cream Garden.
Friday, November 28
State Fair Meadowlands; Gardendale Magnolia Festival
Season 1 • Episode 5
Freak show of food; sweet potato pie ice cream.
Friday, November 28
Piefidelity
Season 4 • Episode 11
Shrimp dog; "Crabtastic Po' Boy"; Apple Scrapple burger; deep-fried Key lime pie.
Friday, November 28
The Hills Have Fries
Season 11 • Episode 9
Noah Cappe feels the brotherly love at the RiverRink Festival in Philadelphia with crab fries.
Friday, November 28
Twisted Creations
Season 9 • Episode 16
These fairground vendors have combined two treats into one revolutionary new midway masterpiece.
Friday, November 28
From Livestock to Lemons
Season 2 • Episode 1
Noah visits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Lemonade Days in Dunwoody, Ga.
Friday, November 28
From Heatwave to Heartland
Season 2 • Episode 13
Caliente curls; chile relleno dog; mac and cheese bacon burger; cowboy beans.
Saturday, November 29
Festival of Fries
Season 5 • Episode 14
Noah Cappe celebrates over-the-top fries loaded with lots of toppings.
Saturday, November 29
Munchies on the Go
Season 5 • Episode 15
Noah Cappe checks out the hand-held carnival treats that keep people coming back.
Saturday, November 29
Southern Treats
Season 5 • Episode 16
Host Noah Cappe samples Southern hospitality on fairgrounds across the county.
Saturday, November 29
Bayou Bites
Season 5 • Episode 17
In Texas and Louisiana, the bayou fairgrounds are full of rich and tasty food.
Saturday, November 29
Noah's Favs
Season 5 • Episode 18
Noah Cappe shares his personal greatest hits and his favorite foods.
Saturday, November 29
Family Dinner
Season 5 • Episode 19
Host Noah Cappe meets the carnival cooks who put a twist on family favorites.
Saturday, November 29
Local Legends
Season 5 • Episode 21
Regional specialties get a carnival upgrade on the midway; sandwiches and desserts.
Saturday, November 29
Tons of Taters
Season 5 • Episode 22
Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.
Saturday, November 29
Campfire Creations
Season 5 • Episode 25
Noah Cappe chows down on midway food inspired by cooking over an open campfire.
Saturday, November 29
Nacho, Nacho Man
Season 5 • Episode 20
Some of the wackiest and wildest nacho combinations on the midway.
Saturday, November 29
Bacon 2: The Sequel
Season 5 • Episode 24
Bacon shows up again and Noah Cappe savors more bacon-tastic fairground favorites.
Saturday, November 29
Beach Eats
Season 5 • Episode 23
Noah Cappe goes surfside for a coastal fairground adventure; he samples creative beach eats.
Sunday, November 30
Doughboy Does Dallas
Season 10 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe tackles the Dallas Hot; the latest take on the classic carnival corndog.
Sunday, November 30
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.
Sunday, November 30
From Livestock to Lemons
Season 2 • Episode 1
Noah visits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Lemonade Days in Dunwoody, Ga.
Sunday, November 30
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.
Monday, December 1
Doughboy Does Dallas
Season 10 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe tackles the Dallas Hot; the latest take on the classic carnival corndog.
Monday, December 1
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.
Monday, December 1
From Livestock to Lemons
Season 2 • Episode 1
Noah visits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Lemonade Days in Dunwoody, Ga.
Monday, December 1
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.
Monday, December 1
It's a Wonderful Bite
Season 9 • Episode 4
West coast nuggets; sweet potato pile; frozen banana cane; breakfast funnel cake.
Monday, December 1
Berry Delicious
Season 4 • Episode 16
Noah samples seven berry dishes; he tries a Strawberry Arugula Pizza and the Strawberry Waffle Bomb.
Monday, December 1
Okla-hoagie!
Season 10 • Episode 3
Noah Cappe starts his journey out west to the Arizona State Fair; a grilled burger.
Monday, December 1
Some Like It Popped
Season 4 • Episode 1
Tearing into the Conevore, filled to the brim with smoked brisket, pork and chicken.
Wednesday, December 3
A-Frying in Winter
Season 6 • Episode 13
Saint Paul Winter Carnival; the Nordic Waffle Pizza and the super-indulgent Biergarten Cupcake.
Wednesday, December 3
Starship Scoopers
Season 11 • Episode 1
Noah tackles the scooperbowl sundae at the Riverside County Fair and Date Festival in Indio, Calif.
Wednesday, December 3
Clams and Cannoli
Season 3 • Episode 11
Noah visits the Delaware County Fair for Spaghizza; Freshman 15 Fries; other fun fare.
Wednesday, December 3
Scone With the Wind
Season 5 • Episode 9
Noah visits the Washington State Fair for Fisher Scones; Noah visits the Tennessee State Fair.
Wednesday, December 3
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.
Wednesday, December 3
Wolf of Walla Walla Street
Season 11 • Episode 8
Noah Cappe visits Houston Rodeo for cajun smoked tater; Noah visits the Clark County Fair in Nevada.
Thursday, December 4
Pretzella Queen of the Dessert
Season 9 • Episode 3
The Austrian alpine daug; Swiss lava sandwich; chili cheese dog pizza.
Thursday, December 4
The Eggs-Files
Season 12 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe ventures to the Brevard Renaissance Fair to sample medieval dishes.
Thursday, December 4
Brunch Drunk Love
Season 12 • Episode 3
Noah Cappe tries imaginative midway bites that have made food the epicenter of carnival delights.
Thursday, December 4
Fully Loaded
Season 2 • Episode 9
BBQ baked potatoes; fries topped with lobster; double Decker colossal grilled cheese.
Friday, December 5
Pretzella Queen of the Dessert
Season 9 • Episode 3
The Austrian alpine daug; Swiss lava sandwich; chili cheese dog pizza.
Friday, December 5
The Eggs-Files
Season 12 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe ventures to the Brevard Renaissance Fair to sample medieval dishes.
Friday, December 5
Brunch Drunk Love
Season 12 • Episode 3
Noah Cappe tries imaginative midway bites that have made food the epicenter of carnival delights.
Friday, December 5
Fully Loaded
Season 2 • Episode 9
BBQ baked potatoes; fries topped with lobster; double Decker colossal grilled cheese.
Friday, December 5
From Michigan to Maize
Season 2 • Episode 11
Soul on a Roll sandwich; To Die For casserole; salted caramel apple gelato.
Friday, December 5
Garlic's Angels
Season 6 • Episode 1
South Florida Garlic Festival; claw cake burger and mojo pork pockets; toasted garlic donuts.
Friday, December 5
From Chowchilla-Madera to Ciao!
Season 2 • Episode 6
Deep Pit Barbeque in Chowchilla, Calif.; St. Michael's Italian Festival in New Jersey.
Friday, December 5
Viva! Vienna! Festival; Contraband Days Festival
Season 1 • Episode 2
Noah Cappe uncovers some tasty treasures at the pirate-themed Contraband Days festival.
Saturday, December 6
Seafood Sampler
Season 5 • Episode 26
Noah Cappe dives into the fairground for some of the yummiest seafood snacks on the midway.
Saturday, December 6
Mighty Meatless
Season 5 • Episode 27
Veggie-friendly treats that don't need meat to be indulgent; delicious, salad-inspired snacks.
Saturday, December 6
Garlic's Angels
Season 6 • Episode 1
South Florida Garlic Festival; claw cake burger and mojo pork pockets; toasted garlic donuts.
Saturday, December 6
Dates on a Plane
Season 6 • Episode 2
Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival; fire fingers kartwheel and the sonoran fire dog.
Saturday, December 6
Mad Snacks: Berry Road New
Season 6 • Episode 3
Texas Renaissance Festival; berry delicious carnival treats at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
Saturday, December 6
Requiem for an Ice Cream New
Season 6 • Episode 4
Greater Gulf State Fair in Mobile; Dirty Bird turkey leg; Firefighters' Indian River County Fair.
Saturday, December 6
Eggs Men New
Season 6 • Episode 5
Smoked bison burger and the Wild Boar Leg; Armadillo Eggs; Cookie Dough Dream.
Saturday, December 6
Planet of the Dates New
Season 6 • Episode 6
Churro Dog; Clay County Agricultural Fair; Cubano Dog; Hawaiian Typhoon.
Saturday, December 6
There Will Be Bacon
Season 6 • Episode 7
Bacon and Bourbon Fest in Wellington, Fla.; Stuffed Crust Bacon-Za; Peanut Butter Pork Donuts.
Saturday, December 6
Mocktail New
Season 6 • Episode 8
Manatee County Fair in Palmetto, Fla.; the Pizza Supremo Burger and the Ulti-Melt Burger.
Saturday, December 6
Beauty and the Beef
Season 6 • Episode 9
Texas-sized treats at Rodeo Austin; Kobe beef Rodeo Austin burger and the massive Stuffed Chop.
Saturday, December 6
Fight Club Sandwich New
Season 6 • Episode 10
The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City; Strawberry French Toast Burger.
Sunday, December 7
The Waffle Truth
Season 5 • Episode 12
The Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio; North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh.
Sunday, December 7
Eating Las Vegas
Season 5 • Episode 10
Katsu Curry Sandwich at the Great American Foodie Fest; Beefalo Burger at the Kittitas County Fair.
Sunday, December 7
Camp Pop
Season 8 • Episode 3
The Super Ramen Dog combines two delicious foods; the Elephant Ear Taco is a new take on a favorite.
Sunday, December 7
Crab Rangoonies
Season 12 • Episode 11
Noah Cappe makes a trip to Rhode Island for Lobster Pizza and New England Nachos.
Monday, December 8
The Waffle Truth
Season 5 • Episode 12
The Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio; North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh.
Monday, December 8
Eating Las Vegas
Season 5 • Episode 10
Katsu Curry Sandwich at the Great American Foodie Fest; Beefalo Burger at the Kittitas County Fair.
Monday, December 8
Camp Pop
Season 8 • Episode 3
The Super Ramen Dog combines two delicious foods; the Elephant Ear Taco is a new take on a favorite.
Monday, December 8
Crab Rangoonies
Season 12 • Episode 11
Noah Cappe makes a trip to Rhode Island for Lobster Pizza and New England Nachos.
Monday, December 8
Noah's Favs
Season 5 • Episode 18
Noah Cappe shares his personal greatest hits and his favorite foods.
Monday, December 8
Fries in Disguise
Season 8 • Episode 12
Noah Cappe arrives at the Volusia County Fair in Florida, where two carnival classics get makeover.
Monday, December 8
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.
Monday, December 8
Oak Mountain Spring State Fair; Apache Rattlesnake Festival
Season 1 • Episode 3
Fried bread pudding bites in Alabama; fried rattlesnake in Oklahoma.
Wednesday, December 10
The Fryin' King
Season 8 • Episode 11
Big Fresno Fair in California for debut of the Flamin' Hot Chimichanga and Rainbow Shrimp Fries.
Wednesday, December 10
Hot Dog Time Machine
Season 6 • Episode 11
Jack's Cosmic Dog; the Catfish Sundae; the Pumpkin Cheesecake Pop; spicy fare in Arizona.
Wednesday, December 10
Beach Eats
Season 5 • Episode 23
Noah Cappe goes surfside for a coastal fairground adventure; he samples creative beach eats.
Wednesday, December 10
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.
Wednesday, December 10
Tons of Taters
Season 5 • Episode 22
Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.
Wednesday, December 10
Sweet 'n' Savory Sensations
Season 9 • Episode 12
Crazy combos, from a bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and apple pie to garlic enhanced doughnuts.
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