Ep 8. K-Days / North Dakota State Fair

In Carnival Eats season 1 episode 8, we get a double dose of state fair fun with a visit to both K-Days in Edmonton, Canada and the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, North Dakota. First up is K-Days, where host Noah Cappe dives headfirst into the poutine food craze that has taken over Canada. He tries out a classic poutine made with cheese curds and gravy, as well as a more unique version topped with Korean bulgogi beef. Noah also samples some Asian-inspired fare, such as Japanese takoyaki and Thai-inspired crab cakes. But it's not all savory dishes at K-Days, as Noah indulges his sweet tooth with a chocolate-covered bacon-wrapped cupcake and a deep-fried cheesecake on a stick.

Next, we head south to Minot, North Dakota for the North Dakota State Fair, where Noah explores the best of the Midwest's fair food. He chows down on classic state fair staples like corn dogs and funnel cakes, as well as some more unique offerings like a deep-fried grilled cheese sandwich. Noah also tries his hand at a carnival game, attempting to win a stuffed animal by knocking over milk bottles with a baseball. And no fair would be complete without some wacky carnival rides, which Noah certainly does not shy away from.

Throughout both fairs, Noah interacts with the vendors and carnival-goers, getting their take on what makes their state fair experience unique. He also provides some history on the origin of state fairs in America, tracing their roots back to the early 19th century.

Overall, K-Days and the North Dakota State Fair offer a wide array of delicious and entertaining carnival experiences that Noah Cappe immerses himself fully into. Viewers will undoubtedly be tempted to plan a trip to their own local state fair after watching Carnival Eats.