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🚗🚘 7 State Fairs Worth the Road Trip (AARP Article)

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Where you can find unique fair food creations, quirky competitions and more.

By Jennifer Ortiz, AARP. Published August 02, 2024.

The end of summer and early fall ring in the season for a favorite American tradition: state fairs and festivals. Last year’s spike in domestic road trips among people 50-plus continues this year, with 49 percent expected to travel by personal vehicle, according to AARP research. Many who are road-tripping throughout the U.S. during this time of year will not want to miss out on the quintessentially American state fairs.

Besides typical carnival rides, petting zoos, cotton candy and funnel cakes, some fairs boast unique traditions, foods and competitions. We gathered some popular state fairs, known for their quirky offerings and interesting history. See where you can find the most experimental food, entertainment and family.

https://www.aarp.org/travel/vacation-ideas/family/info-2024/state-fairs.html

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