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.

Sunday, June 29

Zacho Libre

Season 4 • Episode 5

Noah heads to the Eaton County Fair; Noah visits the Montgomery County Fair.

Sunday, June 29

Jurassic Pork

Season 4 • Episode 6

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

Sunday, June 29

Burgers and Bombs

Season 3 • Episode 3

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

Sunday, June 29

Cowboys and Cakes

Season 3 • Episode 5

Noah attends the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas; the Florida State Fair in Tampa.

Monday, June 30

Zacho Libre

Season 4 • Episode 5

Noah heads to the Eaton County Fair; Noah visits the Montgomery County Fair.

Monday, June 30

Jurassic Pork

Season 4 • Episode 6

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

Monday, June 30

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, June 30

Cowboys and Cakes

Season 3 • Episode 5

Noah attends the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in Texas; the Florida State Fair in Tampa.

Monday, June 30

The King Crab and I

Season 5 • Episode 11

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

Monday, June 30

Southern Treats

Season 5 • Episode 16

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

Monday, June 30

Family Dinner

Season 5 • Episode 19

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

Monday, June 30

Noah's Favs

Season 5 • Episode 18

Noah Cappe shares his personal greatest hits and his favorite foods.

Wednesday, July 2

89er Days Festival/Pungo Strawberry Festival

Season 1 • Episode 1

Giant Texas Tenderloin Sandwich in Oklahoma; Strawberry Pizza in Virginia.

Wednesday, July 2

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.

Wednesday, July 2

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.

Wednesday, July 2

Eating Las Vegas

Season 5 • Episode 10

Katsu Curry Sandwich at the Great American Foodie Fest; Beefalo Burger at the Kittitas County Fair.

Wednesday, July 2

Scone With the Wind

Season 5 • Episode 9

Noah visits the Washington State Fair for Fisher Scones; Noah visits the Tennessee State Fair.

Wednesday, July 2

The Waffle Truth

Season 5 • Episode 12

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

Thursday, July 3

Tons of Taters

Season 5 • Episode 22

Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.

Thursday, July 3

Requiem for an Ice Cream

Season 6 • Episode 4

Greater Gulf State Fair in Mobile; Dirty Bird turkey leg; Firefighters' Indian River County Fair.

Thursday, July 3

Bayou Bites

Season 5 • Episode 17

In Texas and Louisiana, the bayou fairgrounds are full of rich and tasty food.

Thursday, July 3

Local Legends

Season 5 • Episode 21

Regional specialties get a carnival upgrade on the midway; sandwiches and desserts.

Friday, July 4

Tons of Taters

Season 5 • Episode 22

Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.

Friday, July 4

Requiem for an Ice Cream

Season 6 • Episode 4

Greater Gulf State Fair in Mobile; Dirty Bird turkey leg; Firefighters' Indian River County Fair.

Friday, July 4

Bayou Bites

Season 5 • Episode 17

In Texas and Louisiana, the bayou fairgrounds are full of rich and tasty food.

Friday, July 4

Local Legends

Season 5 • Episode 21

Regional specialties get a carnival upgrade on the midway; sandwiches and desserts.

Sunday, July 6

Aporkalypse Now

Season 5 • Episode 13

At the Great American Foodie Fest in Las Vegas; Noah Cappe goes crazy for an Ube Funnel Cake.

Sunday, July 6

Campfire Creations

Season 5 • Episode 25

Noah Cappe chows down on midway food inspired by cooking over an open campfire.

Sunday, July 6

Beach Eats

Season 5 • Episode 23

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

Sunday, July 6

Garlic's Angels

Season 6 • Episode 1

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

Monday, July 7

Aporkalypse Now

Season 5 • Episode 13

At the Great American Foodie Fest in Las Vegas; Noah Cappe goes crazy for an Ube Funnel Cake.

Monday, July 7

Campfire Creations

Season 5 • Episode 25

Noah Cappe chows down on midway food inspired by cooking over an open campfire.

Monday, July 7

Beach Eats

Season 5 • Episode 23

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

Monday, July 7

Garlic's Angels

Season 6 • Episode 1

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

Monday, July 7

Smokey and the Slamwich

Season 7 • Episode 1

The Arkansas Slamwich; the Stuffed Thanksgiving Taco; savory funnel cake; deep-fried rice pudding.

Monday, July 7

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.

Monday, July 7

There Will Be Bacon

Season 6 • Episode 7

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

Monday, July 7

Ham-let

Season 6 • Episode 12

Balboa Park December Nights festival; a breakfast Belgian waffle called the Ham I Am.

Wednesday, July 9

Beauty and the Beef

Season 6 • Episode 9

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

Wednesday, July 9

Seafood Sampler

Season 5 • Episode 26

Noah Cappe dives into the fairground for some of the yummiest seafood snacks on the midway.

Wednesday, July 9

Eggs Men

Season 6 • Episode 5

Smoked bison burger and the Wild Boar Leg; Armadillo Eggs; Cookie Dough Dream.

Wednesday, July 9

Fight Club Sandwich

Season 6 • Episode 10

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

Wednesday, July 9

Hot Dog Time Machine

Season 6 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, July 9

A-Frying in Winter

Season 6 • Episode 13

Saint Paul Winter Carnival; the Nordic Waffle Pizza and the super-indulgent Biergarten Cupcake.

Thursday, July 10

Hawaii Fried Dough

Season 7 • Episode 10

The school fundraiser fair in Honolulu features Hawaiian-style fried dough.

Thursday, July 10

Steak Out

Season 7 • Episode 12

The Spud Steak Sandwich; a midway mashup, the Apple Cheesecake Quesadilla.

Thursday, July 10

Toastbusters

Season 7 • Episode 11

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

Thursday, July 10

My Fair Latte

Season 8 • Episode 2

Loaded Campfire Burger; cheese curds; Funnel-Latte; pork pickle pizza; deep-fried Reuben.

Friday, July 11

Hawaii Fried Dough

Season 7 • Episode 10

The school fundraiser fair in Honolulu features Hawaiian-style fried dough.

Friday, July 11

Steak Out

Season 7 • Episode 12

The Spud Steak Sandwich; a midway mashup, the Apple Cheesecake Quesadilla.

Friday, July 11

Toastbusters

Season 7 • Episode 11

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

Friday, July 11

My Fair Latte

Season 8 • Episode 2

Loaded Campfire Burger; cheese curds; Funnel-Latte; pork pickle pizza; deep-fried Reuben.

Friday, July 11

There's Something About Cherry

Season 7 • Episode 6

A pimento cheese-filled sandwich and a pink pizza at the International Cherry Blossom Festival.

Friday, July 11

Seoul Dip Sisters

Season 7 • Episode 7

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

Friday, July 11

The Devil Wears Pasta

Season 7 • Episode 8

Hot-wing grilled cheese; strawberry margarita funnel cake; pasta roses; cinnamon rolls with bacon.

Friday, July 11

Bite Club

Season 7 • Episode 9

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

Sunday, July 13

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, July 13

Jackie Hash Brown

Season 8 • Episode 5

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

Sunday, July 13

Dude, Where's my Carb?

Season 8 • Episode 7

The Porter County Fair in Indiana, where a pile of locally sourced pork is served three ways.

Sunday, July 13

You've Got Ale

Season 8 • Episode 8

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

Monday, July 14

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, July 14

Jackie Hash Brown

Season 8 • Episode 5

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

Monday, July 14

Dude, Where's my Carb?

Season 8 • Episode 7

The Porter County Fair in Indiana, where a pile of locally sourced pork is served three ways.

Monday, July 14

You've Got Ale

Season 8 • Episode 8

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

Monday, July 14

Doughboy Does Dallas

Season 10 • Episode 6

Noah Cappe tackles the Dallas Hot; the latest take on the classic carnival corndog.

Monday, July 14

Natural Corn Grillers

Season 10 • Episode 7

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

Monday, July 14

The Dining

Season 9 • Episode 7

Monday, July 14

The Postman Always Brings Rice

Season 9 • Episode 1

Noah heads to Hawaii for the Maui Fair where rice is always on the menu.

Wednesday, July 16

Gourmets of the Galaxy

Season 8 • Episode 10

Double Dutch Almond Funnel; Jupiter Burger; Solar Flare; Space Coast Softball.

Wednesday, July 16

The King's Peach

Season 8 • Episode 13

Big Fresno Fair in California with local legend Chicken Charlie; Southwest Georgia Regional Fair.

Wednesday, July 16

Fairground Showdown

Season 8 • Episode 14

Host Noah Cappe visits California; iconic Big Rib; Churro Dog; All Chicken Taco.

Wednesday, July 16

Okla-hoagie!

Season 10 • Episode 3

Noah Cappe starts his journey out west to the Arizona State Fair; a grilled burger.

Wednesday, July 16

Pulp Kitchen

Season 10 • Episode 4

Noah Cappe is out at the Kansas State Fair to experience a well-brined plate of nachos.

Wednesday, July 16

The Hunt for Breaded Oktoberfest

Season 10 • Episode 5

Noah Cappe takes off to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.