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North Florida Fair to host Carnival Food Fair in place of normal fair activities

Posted at 3:39 PM, Oct 15, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-15 15:39:57-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — While the North Florida Fair won't be entertaining hundreds of people in the Capital City region like every other year, you will get a chance to get your fair food fix in November.

From Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, the fairgrounds will host a Carnival Food Fair featuring your favorite snacks from the annual fair.

The free, walk-in event will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on those days. Attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering except when eating and will be required to practice social distancing.

Organizers are also taking the following steps to ensure the safety of attendees:

  • Vendors are always required to wear disposable gloves and face masks while working.
  • All staff required to wash hands prior to starting work, frequently during shifts and between tasks.
  • All staff to have temperature check upon arriving for work.
  • All food handled with utensils to limit touchpoints.
  • All tables in seating area will be placed at least 6 feet apart.
  • All seats, tables and restroom facilities will be cleaned and sanitized regularly.
  • All payment devices will be sanitized after every use.
  • All attendees will be required to practice social distance guidelines, keeping at least 6 feet away from other parties.

Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted.

To name a few, some of the favorites that will be there include:

Cotton Candy
Walking Tacos
Chocolate Covered Cheesecake
Burritos
Elephant Ears
Turkey Legs
Crafted Kettle Corn
Beef Kabobs
Deep Fried Cookie Dough
Philly Cheesesteak
Candy Apples
Smoked Kielbasa
Caramel Corn
Chicken Kabob
Deep Fried Candy Bars
Doughnut Burgers
Funnel Cake
Hand Dipped Corn Dogs
Caramel Apples
Fried Blue Crab
Deep Fried Oreos
Nile Perch
Sugar Waffles
Conch Fritters
Chocolate Apples
Fresh Cut French Fries
Taco Salads
Caramel Apple Chips
Chicken Pita
Fresh Brewed Iced Teas
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Domestic and Craft Beers

For entrance guidelines, click here.