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Three foods to try at the Utah State Fair

A food vendor at the Utah State Fair. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios It's that time of year! We are ready for turkey legs, ears of corn buried under a rainbow of flavor selections and the weird deep-fried stuff. Here are three foods to try at the Utah State Fair:

1 Exploding boba

Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios The flavor-burst balls at Boba King (food booths north of the carnival midway) are on another level. I enjoyed Mango Madness, but the lychee burst balls in the Blueberry Bliss also look amazing. Cost: $14

2 Hot beef sundae

A hot beef sundae at the Utah State Fair. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios This hearty stew-like dish with mashed potatoes and sour cream with a cherry on top makes for a delicious stop in the food court buildings on the north end of the fairgrounds.But mind your timing; this is a great choice, just not right before the Tilt-a-Whirl. Cost: $12

3 Pineapple float

All the spoons and straws you need for like three pints of ice cream. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios Scan the horizon for the inflatable pineapple, and you will find the mother lode of tropical goodness: ice cream, fruit, sherbet, and whipped cream, served in a hollowed pineapple.I got lots of remarks when I walked through the crowd with this bad boy. Better than a purple ribbon for attention at the fair. Cost: $17 Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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