Ep 3. Oak Mountain Spring State Fair/Apache Rattlesnake Festival

The third episode of the first season of Carnival Eats takes the audience on a journey to the Oak Mountain Spring State Fair and Apache Rattlesnake Festival. This fair is a unique combination of carnival rides, games, and food booths with a unique twist featuring rattlesnake meat as its signature dish.

Food enthusiasts from around the country flock to this fair to indulge in some of the most unusual, yet delicious, culinary creations. Host Noah Cappe meets the vendors who offer up dishes such as rattlesnake Pop Rocks, fried pickles and even more classic fair foods like funnel cake.

The episode introduces visitors to the fair’s exotic cuisine, and Noah is more than willing to give them a try. His experience starts with the All-American burger offered with an unusual twist, featuring rattlesnake meat. Noah is more than happy to take a bite of this infamous burger, which he finds to be surprisingly flavorful.

As he walks through the fair, Noah comes across the classic funnel cake stand, which offers funnel cakes with unique toppings like strawberries, whipped cream, and fried bacon bits. The chocolate-dipped bacon and chocolate funnel cakes catch his eye.

Noah then gets a chance to taste the fair’s original fried pickles - which are pickles coated in a delectable batter and deep-fried to crispy perfection. He also has a chance to try out the fair’s signature deep-fried rattlesnake bites, served with a side of creamy ranch dressing.

While strolling through the fairgrounds, Noah engages with different vendors to discover the unique fair treats that keep visitors coming back year after year. He meets the creators of Rattlesnake Ed’s, where they give him a brief history about the festival and some secrets about their signature dishes. Noah is more than happy to dive into a plate of their “fat snake fries,” topped with mozzarella cheese, green onions, bacon, and a generous serving of juicy rattlesnake meat.

As the day on the fairgrounds flies by, Noah is excited to try his very first “deep-fried cheese curds” which are a Wisconsin specialty, and he’s not disappointed. Lastly, he tries the ultimate Tex-Mex dish with cheesy jalapeño stuffing on a crunchy Frito, adding a unique taste to the fair’s signature dish.

Carnival Eats takes you on a journey through the Oak Mountain Spring State Fair and Apache Rattlesnake Festival, showcasing decadent and unique cuisine that is sure to excite your taste buds. With jaw-dropping displays of good food and fascinating culinary creativity, Noah Cappe explores the fair with his witty and humorous commentary that never fails to entertain.