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.
Sunday, April 21
Say Cheese!
Season 3 • Episode 6
Deep fried mac and cheese; Cowboy Pistolettes; classic cheese curds; bacon-covered cheesecake.
Sunday, April 21
California Dreamin'
Season 4 • Episode 23
Noah enjoys a deep pit BBQ dinner and celebrates with Birthday Cake Crepes.
Sunday, April 21
Bayou Bites
Season 5 • Episode 17
In Texas and Louisiana, the bayou fairgrounds are full of rich and tasty food.
Sunday, April 21
Smokey and the Slamwich
Season 7 • Episode 1
The Arkansas Slamwich; the Stuffed Thanksgiving Taco; savory funnel cake; deep-fried rice pudding.
Monday, April 22
Bayou Bites
Season 5 • Episode 17
In Texas and Louisiana, the bayou fairgrounds are full of rich and tasty food.
Monday, April 22
Smokey and the Slamwich
Season 7 • Episode 1
The Arkansas Slamwich; the Stuffed Thanksgiving Taco; savory funnel cake; deep-fried rice pudding.
Monday, April 22
Tons of Taters
Season 5 • Episode 22
Ingenious fair vendors use the humble potato to create some original midway food offerings.
Monday, April 22
Pulp Kitchen
Season 10 • Episode 4
Noah Cappe is out at the Kansas State Fair to experience a well-brined plate of nachos.
Monday, April 22
A-Frying in Winter
Season 6 • Episode 13
Saint Paul Winter Carnival; the Nordic Waffle Pizza and the super-indulgent Biergarten Cupcake.
Monday, April 22
The Waffle Truth
Season 5 • Episode 12
The Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio; North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh.
Wednesday, April 24
Nacho, Nacho Man
Season 5 • Episode 20
Some of the wackiest and wildest nacho combinations on the midway.
Wednesday, April 24
The Hunt for Breaded Oktoberfest
Season 10 • Episode 5
Noah Cappe takes off to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Wednesday, April 24
The Good, the Bacon, the Ugly
Season 4 • Episode 12
Bacon-tilla; chicken-fried lobster; carrot cake roly; deep-fried sweet potato pie.
Wednesday, April 24
Dumplings and Pumpkins
Season 3 • Episode 9
Noah visits the North Florida Fair in Tallahassee; Erin Fall Fair in Ontario, Canada.
Thursday, April 25
Hawaii Fried Dough
Season 7 • Episode 10
The school fundraiser fair in Honolulu features Hawaiian-style fried dough.
Thursday, April 25
Attack of the Mac and Cheese
Season 8 • Episode 6
At the Kentucky State Fair; the Mac Ball Burger featuring, deep-fried homemade mac and cheese.
Thursday, April 25
Doughboy Does Dallas
Season 10 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe tackles the Dallas Hot; the latest take on the classic carnival corndog.
Thursday, April 25
Cheesy Rider
Season 4 • Episode 8
Noah visits the Prince William County Fair; Noah stops by the Western Fair.
Friday, April 26
Hawaii Fried Dough
Season 7 • Episode 10
The school fundraiser fair in Honolulu features Hawaiian-style fried dough.
Friday, April 26
Attack of the Mac and Cheese
Season 8 • Episode 6
At the Kentucky State Fair; the Mac Ball Burger featuring, deep-fried homemade mac and cheese.
Friday, April 26
Doughboy Does Dallas
Season 10 • Episode 6
Noah Cappe tackles the Dallas Hot; the latest take on the classic carnival corndog.
Friday, April 26
Cheesy Rider
Season 4 • Episode 8
Noah visits the Prince William County Fair; Noah stops by the Western Fair.
Friday, April 26
Steak Out
Season 7 • Episode 12
The Spud Steak Sandwich; a midway mashup, the Apple Cheesecake Quesadilla.
Friday, April 26
You've Got Ale
Season 8 • Episode 8
A brewery serves up beer, brats and cheese curds at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Friday, April 26
Pretzella Queen of the Dessert
Season 9 • Episode 3
The Austrian alpine daug; Swiss lava sandwich; chili cheese dog pizza.
Friday, April 26
Bowls and Rolls
Season 3 • Episode 8
Noah visits the Norfolk County Fair in Ontario, Canada; the Columbia County Fair in South Carolina.
Friday, April 26
Meat and Mandarins
Season 3 • Episode 13
Noah visits the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair; the Mountain Mandarin Festival.
Friday, April 26
Ice Cream Dreams
Season 3 • Episode 18
Noah Cappe samples ice cream sensations, from sweet to savory.
Friday, April 26
Jurassic Pork
Season 4 • Episode 6
Noah visits the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tenn.; the Pickaway County Fair in Circleville, Ohio.
Friday, April 26
Zacho Libre
Season 4 • Episode 5
Noah heads to the Eaton County Fair; Noah visits the Montgomery County Fair.
Sunday, April 28
Toastbusters
Season 7 • Episode 11
The annual Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival inspired sweet berry treats.
Sunday, April 28
Gourmets of the Galaxy
Season 8 • Episode 10
Double Dutch Almond Funnel; Jupiter Burger; Solar Flare; Space Coast Softball.
Sunday, April 28
The Fryin' King
Season 8 • Episode 11
Big Fresno Fair in California for debut of the Flamin' Hot Chimichanga and Rainbow Shrimp Fries.
Sunday, April 28
A Guac to Remember
Season 4 • Episode 7
Noah visits the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver; and the LA County Fair in Pomona, Calif.
Monday, April 29
The Fryin' King
Season 8 • Episode 11
Big Fresno Fair in California for debut of the Flamin' Hot Chimichanga and Rainbow Shrimp Fries.
Monday, April 29
A Guac to Remember
Season 4 • Episode 7
Noah visits the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver; and the LA County Fair in Pomona, Calif.
Monday, April 29
Sweet 'n' Savory Sensations
Season 9 • Episode 12
Crazy combos, from a bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and apple pie to garlic enhanced doughnuts.
Monday, April 29
Pepper Popper Party
Season 9 • Episode 11
These pepper popper creations are on fire, from hot dogs and burgers to pizza and onion rings.
Monday, April 29
Six Degrees of Bacon
Season 9 • Episode 14
Noah Cappe goes hog-wild with fantastic porky delights made by amazing carnival cooks.
Monday, April 29
Uncut Grape Gems
Season 11 • Episode 7
Monday, April 29
Steaks on a Plantain
Season 11 • Episode 12
Noah Cappe starts his adventure with the challenge burrito at the Big Butler Fair in Pennsylvania.
Monday, April 29
From Heatwave to Heartland
Season 2 • Episode 13
Caliente curls; chile relleno dog; mac and cheese bacon burger; cowboy beans.
Tuesday, April 30
Cheese Please!
Season 9 • Episode 5
Melty carnival treats; truffle grilled cheese; mac and cheeseball burger; cannoli calzone.
Tuesday, April 30
Return of the Mac
Season 9 • Episode 10
Noah Cappe digs in to seven ooey-gooey versions of the classic American casserole.
Wednesday, May 1
Super Sundaes
Season 9 • Episode 6
Wednesday, May 1
Fully Loaded
Season 2 • Episode 9
BBQ baked potatoes; fries topped with lobster; double Decker colossal grilled cheese.
Wednesday, May 1
Super Sandwiches
Season 9 • Episode 17
Noah Cappe seeks out freak show worthy foods at carnivals and fairgrounds across North America.
Wednesday, May 1
The Hills Have Fries
Season 11 • Episode 9
Noah Cappe feels the brotherly love at the RiverRink Festival in Philadelphia with crab fries.
Wednesday, May 1
From Livestock to Lemons
Season 2 • Episode 1
Noah visits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; Lemonade Days in Dunwoody, Ga.
Wednesday, May 1
Feast and Fries
Season 3 • Episode 16
Noah visits the Paris Fair in Ontario, Canada; the Washington County Fair in New York.
Thursday, May 2
Carnival Classics Gone Wild
Season 9 • Episode 8
Thursday, May 2
Bring It Tur-On
Season 11 • Episode 4
Noah Cappe's tummy wins big at the Clark County Fair and Rodeo in Nevada with the chili cheese cake.
Thursday, May 2
Portland Rose Festival & Got to Be NC Fair
Season 1 • Episode 4
Beef tongue tacos in Portland; donut Sloppy Joe in North Carolina.
Thursday, May 2
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.
Thursday, May 2
From Chowchilla-Madera to Ciao!
Season 2 • Episode 6
Deep Pit Barbeque in Chowchilla, Calif.; St. Michael's Italian Festival in New Jersey.
Thursday, May 2
Freak Show of Funnel Cakes
Season 3 • Episode 4
Noah samples creative and innovative funnel cakes from across the country.
Friday, May 3
Portland Rose Festival & Got to Be NC Fair
Season 1 • Episode 4
Beef tongue tacos in Portland; donut Sloppy Joe in North Carolina.
Friday, May 3
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.
Friday, May 3
From Chowchilla-Madera to Ciao!
Season 2 • Episode 6
Deep Pit Barbeque in Chowchilla, Calif.; St. Michael's Italian Festival in New Jersey.
Friday, May 3
Freak Show of Funnel Cakes
Season 3 • Episode 4
Noah samples creative and innovative funnel cakes from across the country.
Friday, May 3
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, May 3
Churro Dark Thirty
Season 11 • Episode 11
Noah Cappe enjoys the snacks at State Fair Meadowlands in New Jersey, including the big dill stick.
Friday, May 3
From Derby Day to Down State
Season 2 • Episode 3
Noah visits the Kentucky Derby Festival; travels to the South Texas State Fair.
Friday, May 3
Everything's Better With Bacon
Season 3 • Episode 14
Noah travels from festivals to fairs across the country in search of the best bacon dishes around.
Friday, May 3
50 Shades of Crepe
Season 4 • Episode 13
Noah heads to Vancouver; Noah visits the Fryeburg Fair in Maine.
Friday, May 3
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.
Friday, May 3
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.
Friday, May 3
'Tis the Season
Season 4 • Episode 25
Noah gets a Taste of Christmas in Pennsylvania; Noah discovers a To Die For Casserole in Michigan.
Sunday, May 5
From Dusk Dill Donut
Season 11 • Episode 5
Noah Cappe takes on the dill donut sundae at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach.
Sunday, May 5
Midnight Bao-Boy
Season 11 • Episode 13
Sunday, May 5
From Strawberry to Silver Dollar
Season 2 • Episode 7
Brandywine Strawberry Festival in Penn.; Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, Calif.
Sunday, May 5
Some Like It Popped
Season 4 • Episode 1
Tearing into the Conevore, filled to the brim with smoked brisket, pork and chicken.
Monday, May 6
From Strawberry to Silver Dollar
Season 2 • Episode 7
Brandywine Strawberry Festival in Penn.; Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, Calif.
Monday, May 6
Some Like It Popped
Season 4 • Episode 1
Tearing into the Conevore, filled to the brim with smoked brisket, pork and chicken.
Monday, May 6
Fry Harder
Season 5 • Episode 8
All-Chicken Taco and Octopus on a Stick; the Cubano Y'all and the Mint To Be Funnel Cake.
Monday, May 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.
Monday, May 6
Fusion Fiesta
Season 3 • Episode 19
Noah Cappe lifts the lid on the American melting pot to reveal some decadent, delicious results.
Monday, May 6
Planet of the Funnel Cakes
Season 5 • Episode 6
Noah visits California's Placer County Fair; Noah visits the Mississippi Valley Fair in Iowa.
Monday, May 6
Noah's Favs
Season 5 • Episode 18
Noah Cappe shares his personal greatest hits and his favorite foods.
Monday, May 6
Beach Eats
Season 5 • Episode 23
Noah Cappe goes surfside for a coastal fairground adventure; he samples creative beach eats.
Tuesday, May 7
Eating Las Vegas
Season 5 • Episode 10
Katsu Curry Sandwich at the Great American Foodie Fest; Beefalo Burger at the Kittitas County Fair.
Tuesday, May 7
Family Dinner
Season 5 • Episode 19
Host Noah Cappe meets the carnival cooks who put a twist on family favorites.
Wednesday, May 8
Festival of Fries
Season 5 • Episode 14
Noah Cappe celebrates over-the-top fries loaded with lots of toppings.
Wednesday, May 8
Local Legends
Season 5 • Episode 21
Regional specialties get a carnival upgrade on the midway; sandwiches and desserts.
Wednesday, May 8
Get Him to the Greek Pizza
Season 4 • Episode 9
Euro-fusion Greek pizza; Crabby Patty burger; deep-fried chili dog; beer-battered burger.
Wednesday, May 8
Grill Bill
Season 5 • Episode 7
Noah travels to the Barry County Fair; Noah visits the Alaska State Fair.
Wednesday, May 8
Seafood Sampler
Season 5 • Episode 26
Noah Cappe dives into the fairground for some of the yummiest seafood snacks on the midway.
Wednesday, May 8
Mad Snacks: Berry Road
Season 6 • Episode 3
Texas Renaissance Festival; berry delicious carnival treats at the Florida Strawberry Festival.