THE STATE FAIR of TEXAS 2024 FOOD GUIDE (New Items, Award Winners, & MORE!)

[@dmavs4131]

I’m born and raised in Texas. Been to the state fair at least 20 times but I watched this video writing food items down that I need to try when I go myself this year lol. Great video.

[@Mattjames919]

thank you! lemme know if you end up going 😊

[@334honda]

$20 for French fries.

[@Folkloregirly4life]

@@334hondaidc

[@chrisharding3259]

This was so well put together. I forgot I was watching KZbin and not Food Network for a second. I can’t wait to try some of these places when I go to the fair.

[@Mattjames919]

Really appreciate that! What's the first spot you're going to?

[@yourmad00]

Thanks for stop by our stand we highly appreciate it ( The turkey leg stand )

[@Mattjames919]

AMAZING turkey leg! Thank you team!

[@shanmc635]

This was a whole food network episode. Keep it up!

[@Mattjames919]

any plans of visiting the fair??

[@shanmc635]

Absolutely. The Ohio State Fair has become an annual tradition!

[@ainsley401]

This was so fun to watch! I think you made Chef Cassy’s day, so sweet!

[@Mattjames919]

she’s so talented! I can’t wait to go back 🫶🏾

[@ronnisanch]

MATT! the white shirt was crazyyyy lol... if that were me it would have been dirty after the corn dog 😂 loved the video!

[@Mattjames919]

it was a bold move but as a seasoned veteran I felt confident! 😂🍴

[@MarkSantoscoy]

This has to be the most entertaining State Fair video I have ever seen ! I'm just drooling this !!🤤

[@Mattjames919]

Glad to hear that! what do you want to try the most?

[@gangwayadv]

Now that's a recap! It was so nice to meet you on the fairgrounds. Happy to see the Fair so well represented!

[@Mattjames919]

I don’t think fair experiences will ever be the same for me 😔

[@jeniferkenney2984]

Yes mustard is a must and only condiment on a hot dog! I'm 1000% behind this as a Texan myself. Lol. 🤤😋

[@Mattjames919]

no ketchup??

[@jeniferkenney2984]

@@Mattjames919 NOOOO! Lol! Mustard is so much better. It's the only way to go. And that Cotton Candy bacon looked! 🔥

[@Sp0rtzfan-o9j]

Don’t forget chili.

[@lec2013]

Omgggg thank you for this!! Born and raised in Dallas and grew up going to the fair every year. I live in NYC now and this made me feel like I was back home at my favorite place 🫶🏼🫶🏼 so glad you enjoyed it !!

[@Savagemister]

omg those honey pecan wings look goood AF

[@Mattjames919]

fiiire right??

[@sit772]

glad my hometown showed out !

[@Mattjames919]

yall went CRAZY!

[@mylastar]

I’m born and raised in Dallas Texas. I been to the Texas state fair through my childhood to now in my 20s and college student. And it family tradition when my family members from Louisiana to came the game to watch Grambling State vs. Prairie View. I been look at new food items at Texas state fairs to write down to try new food items that I been seen on the web and social media. I love your videos Matt James

[@boscoenash6744]

Was at the state fair this weekend and it was unbelievable! The game for Texas / OU was going on and the crows was just ridiculous. Texas State Fair is legit a must attend no matter where you are from!

[@AdidasCurve]

Amazing food! I've never seen this level of creativity with food. I want to eat all of it! I can't pick a favorite. Your enthusiasm and positivity about all the decadent food had me smiling throughout the video!

[@Mattjames919]

is there a food that stuck out to you??

[@alishadtm]

This was great! I've been in Texas over 35 years and have been to the fair at least 20 times, but thoroughly enjoyed this video. The Fletchers jalapeño corndog with KETCHUP AND mustard is a must. Chef Cassy's fried collard greens have become a yearly staple, along with Louisiana foods of any kind (Louisiana girl). I'll definitely try the deep-fried cinnamon roll with bacon thanks to you and try again this year for the Biscoff cheesecake (you tried the churros version). The line was tooooo long last year, but it received rave reviews. Thanks for this! You need a day or two of fasting after all you tried for us and your tastebuds!

[@sweatynachos1422]

I live in Dallas and I’m glad Matt here to try all the things so we don’t have to 😂

[@Mattjames919]

😂 anything stand out to you??

[@lulaboo4393]

I was lucky enough to see you at the state fair! My daughter recognized you in a second. I was the awkward spectator watching you eat fried butter!! Good times!! 😅

[@Mattjames919]

how good was the fried butter!??

[@jaybonwa4806]

Loved the video Matt! loved the sentimental remarks towards the funnel cake ladies at the end!.

[@nikasmall3777]

I loved this so much too!! ❤ Already liked Matt, but that took him to a new status in my heart.

[@Mattjames919]

what they’re doing brings so many people joy! I love a family business ❤

[@Mattjames919]

@@nikasmall3777If you ever make it out to TX, that’s gotta be your first stop!

[@samanthamorris1287]

❤ from north texas. This episodes' quality and film style is really amazing 👏 Its up there with the likes of Jolly, KoreanEnglishman,TopJaw, and Huckberry Y.T. channels

[@shawn_xo]

Chef cassy fried collard greens are unmatched 🤤

[@Mattjames919]

anything else you love from the fair??

[@laurenlayla9258]

Love this video, Matt. The food looked amazing, and the vendors all had great personalities.

[@Mattjames919]

the vendors were so passionate! Made me so honored to be a guest in Texas 🫶🏾

[@jenniferndong8285]

Amazing video! Loved the interactions with the chefs and letting a stranger take the first bite. 😂You are awesome. Keep the videos coming.

[@Mattjames919]

thank you, Jennifer! any plans on coming out for the fair??

[@CarlyPalmer-z7p]

Makes me want to go to the State Fair of Texas! 🎉😂

[@arleseur]

Im from Indonesia, and found your post in instagram and watch in your channel, this is amazing, some new foods that i never knew that, and makes me drooling, soo good to know 🙌

[@ifym5455]

I loved his reaction when he eat the fried oatmeal cream pie and the love he showed to Drake and Drake’s appreciation. Warms the heart. I live in North Texas and the fair is close to me but I haven’t been in like 5 years. Maybe now is the time to go. But those prices, man 😅!

[@thomasnew8606]

No kidding. He spent $100s for that food...imagine trying to take a family of 5 there.

[@weewee1948]

Not sure how you made it to my scroll but I thank you for the video! I never knew they had a food “hall” I will definitely make a trip to the fair this year thanks to your informative and entertaining video!

[@29dreambig]

Def have to get to the Texas state fair now!! Everything looks great!!!

[@Mattjames919]

you have any favorites??

[@brandyrobinson9014]

Loved watching you enjoy all the good food! My favorites are definitely Fletcher corn dogs with a lot of mustard!!! 😋

[@Casual246.]

That food looked so good 🥰 Bruh! That’s A LOT of food you put into your body 🤯

[@Mattjames919]

it helps having run 16 miles that morning! 😁

[@sharondevoto9572]

Loved this!! Grew up going to this Fair every year. We always got a corn dog and candy apple! Looks like the food options have grown!

[@motherofedith]

The corndog, fried butter, koolaid pickle, fried plantain, and GOAT funnel cake were the standouts for me omg i need to go to texas

[@Mattjames919]

we alll need to go! have you been??

[@motherofedith]

Never - but now it’s on my bucket list 😎

[@marie-sophie4]

Hands down best state fair food video I’ve seen. Your warm personality and kind heart makes all the difference. Thank you for the love ❤️ 💙❤️💙❤️

[@TravelEssary]

Great video! We just spent a day at the Fair and had the HARDEST time narrowing down our food choices 😅

[@bigmanelway]

13:32 I love chef cassy’s fried collard greens! they’re the best thing at the fair fr

[@Mattjames919]

have you had her chicken wings or kool aid pickles!?

[@omarmendoza7150]

I’m from Dallas, and I go every single year!! It’s really fun and big!!!

[@lillylewis3452]

loved this video! so sweet hearing vendor's stories

[@ErikaF8]

Next time, try the fried pickle pizza! Btw, Chef Cassy has been at the state fair since 2009. We visit her booth every yr for her fried collard greens! 🤤😋

[@sleeptherapy3615]

Keep pushing bro u got some good content

[@lyn8356]

Good job Matt I enjoyed it!!😊

[@Mattjames919]

any places you wanna try now??

[@lyn8356]

@@Mattjames919 try other state fairs!!

[@dearjourneyxokamiahmonique]

Watching this kinda makes my tummy hurt, but doesn’t change the fact that I clearly missed out on some interesting stuff at the State Fair of Texas the other day!

[@mssaint8368]

Ommmmmg I most definitely have to get that funnel cake,, aaannnnnnd have to try the fried greens 🔥❤️ thanks for this

[@Gavin-uz2lh]

My family and I are going to the Texas OU game at this location on Oct 12th and we absolutely love this video! We have made a list of food choices to try out once we get there, thank you!!

[@wia13]

Taking notes 📝 great video!!!

[@franktran5141]

def earned my sub after he asked if homie in the wheel chair wants the first bite!!

[@nikasmall3777]

You're just the best, Matt!! Loved watching. You tried and loved my favorites, and I can't wait to try tge oatmeal cream pie next time. P S. ....Missed Rach.

[@Mattjames919]

oatmeal cream pie! 🤤

[@krobdavis437]

The Triple Meat Big Back Snack at Dickel's Smokehouse is amazing!!!

[@KCFlightClub10]

Love ur videos a lot

[@Savagemister]

I'm just now finding you at my state fair. I haven't been yet so I'm taking notes on what I need to eat lol

[@Mattjames919]

hopefully I can be of assistance!

[@BigSkidMedia]

Great video. Really good stuff.

[@tobiasgabino6433]

You want the first bite? “Hell yea..”

[@theboss6422]

Planning my trip to Texas rn

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I love the state fair of Texas so much

[@j8chan]

You have a knack for this. Food host, Matt James 🎉🎉

[@javonjohnson4723]

Bro you have me salivating over all this food 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I'm definitely going to the fair this year

[@loriowens3798]

Fun video 🎉 loved this

[@ericag72]

lol! My friends used to sell koolaid pickles back when we were in high school. I thought it was something normal 😂

[@fortunatetraveler2145]

Looking like a Fletcher corny dog followed by boudin balls and the stuffed chicken followed by churro cheesecake would be the ideal plan!

[@Mattjames919]

that sounds like an excellent course of action!

[@mssaint8368]

Right; with the pause😂😂😂😂

[@Debonair75204]

The food options are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sheram5949]

I'm from Pa and went to the fair on Tuesday and Wednesday. I had the cotton candy bacon. I did not care for it. I had the pickle pizza, and it was excellent. Tried the fried butter and did not care for it because it was too gummy in the middle. Thanks for the video.

[@Dray_Hicks]

Amazing content !! 🙌🙌 #WelcomeToTexas

[@SnakeWhite-i9q]

Bro wearing a white shirt to this place is wild. Mad respect

[@mylalove]

I missed the fair the last two years I got to go this year it’s just cost so much so expensive

[@Folkloregirly4life]

i’m going tomorrow and i’ve been wondering what very interesting new foods all the fooods should i try? since i knew i was coming to the fair. I was born and raised in texas but i haven’t been since the pandemic.But i’m a very picker eater, so wish me luck!great video❤

[@karingoodine7835]

Also, great video by the way! 👍🏽

[@aprilloewen9219]

Loved this video ❤

[@nikollbenford1199]

As a lifelong Houstonian, I am embarrassed to say I've never checked out the State Fair. I will be now!!

[@Mattjames919]

anything foods popping out to you??

[@nikollbenford1199]

@@Mattjames919 Boudin balls, cookie dough, & cookie butter nachos for sure!

[@kleangreen596]

Wow...

[@rheamagee27]

You should try a piccadilly snow cone now that you’ve tried the kool-aid pickle. They’ll chop it up and put it as the topping on the snow cone 🤪

[@ericag72]

Aww I hate that I didn’t see you and Rachel. I was there too! 😢

[@gpbandchick2010]

MAtt in Dallas!!!!? yesss! dallas is my home and ive never seen those honey wings.. on my way!!!

[@sparklingcupcakeps]

The grandfather (corn dog originator) was in Vaudeville 🤩💫🎭🕺🏾🎤🎶🥁 STAMPED ✔️

[@juliebeck3796]

The title of the video should be “The Texas State Fair featuring Chef Cassy” ❤❤

[@hubertparks-bx9gj]

Man all of that food looks good

[@tayfranran]

16:44 thank goodness I live in Houston. Going straight to Chef Cassie’s Kitchen!

[@rahruhreirorf6838]

Stop liking everything lol. Your too nice brotha! Not a bad trait at all ! But I appreciate your video cuz I could tell what you actually liked lol.

[@ascales30]

I always get The Fletcher's jalapeño corn dog....🥰 Chef Cassie's fried collard green's, the sweet potato pie in the pavilion, can't think of the name of the place, but it's orange and the strawberry crispy waffle with with whipped cream powdered sugar right outside of the automobile center. Also get the jungle juice inside the pavilion. It's cheap. Can't forget the fried banana pudding either!

[@trakenamccray1020]

❤great video

[@ToothBooth]

And you wore a white t-shirt the entire video. Legend 🔥

[@gokusun5072]

Giving a stranger a bite instantly makes me like you partner.

[@brntkng4]

Great content!! Could also title this video “How to Spend $1000 on a Heart Attack”. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@loc52tex]

My favorite dish at the Fair is "Deep fried PB&J"!!!!

[@Jennymo22]

Loving everything about your channel. Recs for Austin Lin Loro Uchi

[@Mattjames919]

we went to uchi last visit! 🍣 - I’ll have to try the others :)

[@Jthorn91]

A food reviewer that says everything is amazing or the best ever... Groundbreaking

[@AAHdog]

I'm hungry 😅😅😂😂

[@UHaulShorts]

Has 2 B da most *elaborate* state fare review vlog

[@sarahmendoza2784]

Great video! Stopped for a kool aid pickle last Thursday night and the employees were being rude to everyone. But will say the lady in the video was nicer! Maybe it was rough night for them 😅

[@lizzy7930]

What days are the state fair of Texas?

[@Mattjames919]

It opened sept 27th and runs for 24 consecutive days! 😊

[@mallorymakenzie]

Next year you HAVE to go to the Minnesota state fair. Long time debate - but as a fellow Minnesotan it beats Texas’ fair 🤣💜

[@Mattjames919]

any Minnesota recs??

[@3rdcoastghost]

What was the tab on all the food ? Just curious lol

[@gabrielagarcia2418]

Matt, how was your tummy after all this? Everything looked scrumptious.

[@shunshy9993]

What was the ticket on all of the food?

[@shawn_xo]

Oh, and there is a wrong place to get those turkey legs. The best place is off the grill that looks like an 18 wheeler. 😂💀 iykyk!

[@Mattjames919]

you’re waiting until now to tell me!? 😔

[@DrLeothedoc]

As a Texan I've went to the fair in early 20- 24 keep this up.

[@valerieutley7047]

Matt, how do you eat so much?? 😅 I lived in Texas (Houston) for 9 years and never made it to the state fair. I guess I was missing out!!

[@Mattjames919]

you’ve got a whole month to make it happen! why haven’t you ventured up??

[@mssaint8368]

It’s 6 vendors with turkey legs, but which one is the better one?

[@cechernandez]

I’m so jealous you got to eat all this

[@Mattjames919]

someone has to do the heavy lifting! 😊

[@s.buckner9301]

Where to get the taquitos and the fried plantains???? I know I'll go by chef Cassy and fletchers and stop with the goat.

[@Leeknaurrr]

Great now I don’t need to go 😀

[@Molduking]

Am I the only one who wishes they’d dial back the fried wacky food and just focus on quality food?