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Concession Obsession: Waffles

Waffle History I just had a conversation with someone on this topic the other day – who invented the waffle? Possibly the Belgians, I was rooting for the Germans, but wouldn’t have been surprised if they actually originated at a concession stand at a State Fair. Who Invented the Waffle? The first waffle-like treats were made [...]

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The Biggest Water Parks

World’s Largest Indoor Water Park SeaGaia Ocean Dome, Japan Japan’s SeaGaia Ocean Dome was the world’s largest indoor park (it looks like it has been closed since 2007). It has a retractable roof, 3 water slides and surfing. When it was open, it also had boutiques where you could rent high fashion swimsuits and several [...]

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Travelling Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks That Move From Town to Town Excitement builds as you watch them set up various carts and mobile kitchens at the fairgrounds or the shopping mall parking lot. All of the usual suspects are there: the Octopus ride, the Ferris wheel, the games of chance, and the hot dog and cotton candy concession [...]

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Christmas Markets

Market On Your Calendar: Christmas Markets Near You ‘Tis the season, and Christmas markets are setting up all over the world. They exist predominantly in Germany and the UK, but there are markets in many other countries (France, Estonia, Austria, Italy, Poland). Germany The oldest Christmas market is in Dresden, Germany – it has been [...]

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Concession Obsession: Snow Cones

Snow Cones, Sno-Cones, Shaved Ice, Ice Cones Ice + flavor = whatever you call it, it’s the perfect treat for a hot day at a carnival, state fair, rodeo, parade – any outdoor event! Today I continue my regular feature about tasty concession treats, this time from a snow cone trailer. If you can buy [...]

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History of The Hot Dog Cart

Concession Obsession I have a real weakness for any food you can buy from a street vendor or concession stand, I can’t walk by one without buying a snack. You can imagine how I fare at the local county fair or amusement park – it’s a feeding frenzy! I’ve decided to feature some of the [...]

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