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Midwest dominates Yelp ranking of states with best fair food

Yelp's ranking of states for the best state fair food is led by Midwestern states, based on thousands of user reviews praising deep-fried dishes, smoked meats, warm cookies and cheesy treats.

Published Aug 5, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Yelp compiled a ranking of U.S. states with the best state fair food, and Midwestern states dominated the list. The ranking is based on thousands of reviews celebrating everything from deep-fried creations and smoked meats to warm cookies and cheesy treats.