PNE Fair has evolved from mini-donuts and hot dogs
Bikini body be darned — get out your fat-pants for this year's event
Mini-donuts, churros and hot dogs are staples of any great experience at the fair.
But this year, The Fair at the PNE Vancouver may cause you to turn your nose up at the fairground classics.
Because this year, organizers have searched throughout North America and created the weirdest, quirkiest new menu of meals and munchies.
Drawstring pants are encouraged, indulgence a must. Here's a sampling of what fairgoers are in for.
The Savoury
Mac n' cheese? Boring. Take one creamy portion of the classic dish, beloved by kids and college kids alike and stuff it into a handmade, beef burger patty and then add the fixings. And you've got the Mac N' Cheese' Stuffed Burger.
Your craving for a brand-new type of corn dog is covered by the Big Pickle Corn Dog. It begins with a wiener, surrounded by pickle and then deep-fried.
Ketchup and mustard could also be on the way out, after you try Butter Chicken Fries.
The Sweet
Yes, we all love the usual desserts at any fair— mini-donuts, churros, funnel cake. But mix in some Oreos here and Nutella there and we may just be seeing an evolution of the sweet treats we've come to savour.
The fair seems to have challenged itself as to how many things it can inject Oreos into. Number one on our list is Oreo Funnel Cake.
But a very close second is Oreo Churros.
And speaking of seconds, we could go back for Granny's Reese Oreo, which indeed is a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, sandwiched between two Oreos.
The fair has not overlooked mini-donuts, but has come up with a refreshing take, perfect for a hot summer day. That would be the Mini Donut Ice Pop.
For the wonderfully adventurous, how about cake that's tequila-flavoured, sprinkled with icing sugar and, wait for it, deep fried. Introducing Deep Fried Tequila Shot Bites.
And if you feel you need something to go with your deep-fried tequila cake, how about Salted Caramel Deep Fried Coffee?
These sweet and savoury treats are on offer during the entirety of the fair starting Aug. 20 until Sept. 5 (excluding Aug. 22 and Aug. 29) so right-brained eaters can pace themselves over the full two weeks.
Organizers also promise to cater some wacky foods for those with dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free options.
The 15-day event draws 750,000 visitors each year on average.
Happy snacking!