The BEST episodes of Carnival Eats season 8

Every episode of Carnival Eats season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Carnival Eats season 8!

Carnival Eats celebrates today's modern gastronomic freak show and takes you on an international, food-frenzied roller coaster of culinary delights, to the new epicenter of carnival life — food! Foods of every imaginable shape, size, color and taste are being created specifically for the connoisseurs who ply midways and fairgrounds, and Carnival Eats is there for every delicious bite.

Last Updated: 12/12/2024Network: Cooking ChannelStatus: Continuing
Fairground Showdown
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9.00
2 votes

#1 - Fairground Showdown

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2020

Noah Cappe is showing off the best carnival eats in California, home to some of the biggest and best fairs in America. First, Dominic Palmieri, known as The Midway Gourmet, serves up the iconic Big Rib. Then Noah digs into a Churro Dog from Fabe's Churros and Gelato. At the San Diego County Fair, Noah meets Chicken Charlie and gets a taste of his mind-blowing All-Chicken Taco. Finally, at the LA County Fair in Pomona, Calif., Noah reunites with all three vendors for the ultimate fairground showdown.

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My Fair Latte
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7.67
9 votes

#2 - My Fair Latte

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2019

Noah Cappe starts off in Chippewa Falls, Wis., at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The Wisconsin woods are the inspiration for the loaded Campfire Burger, and the state's famous cheese curds make an appearance in the Hot Chick. Noah tries Spanish Queens, a unique deep-fried treat, and coffee gets a fresh take in the form of the Funnel-Latte. Then Noah's off to Indianapolis, where meat takes center stage at the Marion County Fair. The Pork Pickle Pizza is a new favorite, and the Deep-Fried Reuben transforms the classic sandwich into an easy-to-eat, must-have treat.

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You've Got Ale
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7.67
6 votes

#3 - You've Got Ale

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2020

Noah Cappe hits the Wisconsin State Fair, where a local brewery is serving the ultimate deep-fried combo of beer, brats and cheese curds. For dessert, milk and cookies are inverted in a crazy new form. At the Southern California Fair, a killer combination of onion rings and a grilled hot dog gets Noah's attention, and cold brew coffee is the star of a sweet treat to round out the day.

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Camp Pop
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7.63
8 votes

#4 - Camp Pop

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2019

Noah Cappe heads to northern Indiana, where the Hoosiers in Valparaiso are doing things right at the Porter County Fair. The Super Ramen Dog combines two delicious foods Noah didn't know belonged together, the Elephant Ear Taco is a new take on a fairground favorite, and the Peanut Pop Shake has Noah all shook up. Then he heads north of the border to Brooklin, Ontario, for the Brooklin Spring Fair. He makes friends with the Secret Club, gets a taste from across the pond with London Calling and eats dessert in a whole new way with the Push Pop Cake.

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Jackie Hash Brown
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7.57
7 votes

#5 - Jackie Hash Brown

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2020

Noah Cappe makes a visit to the world-famous Iowa State Fair to sample some award-winning new items. There's a new take on chicken and waffles and a massive meat meal all wrapped up to eat on the midway. Then he's off to the Missouri State Fair, where he gets a good look at the Show Me State's offerings. The Pork-Tato stirs up a storm on the fairground, and the Hash Brown Handful helps fairgoers get a handle on hunger.

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The King's Peach
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7.57
7 votes

#6 - The King's Peach

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2020

Noah Cappe makes a visit to the Big Fresno Fair in California, where local legend Chicken Charlie has a triple treat stacked up on a stick. Then Noah heads across the country to the Southwest Georgia Regional Fair for the classic Georgia peach dessert served in a whole new way.

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Grillers in the Mist
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7.40
10 votes

#7 - Grillers in the Mist

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2019

Noah Cappe heads to New York for the Long Island Fun Fest and some Empire State eats. He can't resist a pizza covered in gooey penne alla vodka or a fancy Hamptons Dog, and he also tries the ultimate Italian-American combo, a Cannoli Calzone. Then Noah travels to Fort Pierce, Fla., for the St. Lucie County Fair, where he devours the savory and sweet Loaded Churro Fries. The Strawberry Cheeseshake and the Food Court Megastick send him home happy.

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Attack of the Mac and Cheese
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7.22
9 votes

#8 - Attack of the Mac and Cheese

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/10/2020

Noah Cappe arrives at the Kentucky State Fair and gets a satisfying taste of all things Southern. He starts off with the Mac Ball Burger featuring deep-fried homemade mac and cheese, followed by the Fried Green Frank, the Derby Pie Pop and the Southern Slaw Sammie. Next Noah travels to the Lorain County Fair in Ohio, where macaroni and cheese makes an appearance in the Mac Attack Taco. The hearty Sunday Dinner Pizza and a luscious Grilled S'more Melt make for an ooey-gooey end to the day.

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The Fryin' King
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7.22
9 votes

#9 - The Fryin' King

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2020

Noah Cappe heads to the Big Fresno Fair in California for the debut of some new fair foods, including the Flamin' Hot Chimichanga and Rainbow Shrimp Fries. Then he visits the Elkhart County Fair in Indiana for a new spin on the classic hot dog and one of the wackiest deep-fried desserts ever.

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Fries in Disguise
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7.22
9 votes

#10 - Fries in Disguise

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2020

Noah Cappe arrives at the Volusia County Fair in Florida, where two carnival classics get a makeover for the Cheesy Tater Corndog and the Black Forest Funnel Cake. Then he heads to the Aurora Winter Festival in Vancouver, Canada, for some fusion fair food with the Phorrito, Jacked Up Fries and Cannoli Nachos.

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Gourmets of the Galaxy
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7.20
5 votes

#11 - Gourmets of the Galaxy

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2020

The Iowa State Fair welcomes Noah Cappe with a trio of meaty masterpieces, but it's the Double Dutch Almond Funnel that has everyone jumping with joy. Then Noah hits Florida's Space Coast State Fair, where he's over the moon for offerings like the giant Jupiter Burger, spicy Solar Flare and sweet Space Coast Softball.

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Souperman
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7.09
11 votes

#12 - Souperman

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2019

Noah Cappe ventures to the land of cheese for the Wisconsin State Fair and is greeted with the ooey-gooey French Onion Soup'r Stick. The Wisconsin Hot Chicken Bomb is a local variation on fried chicken, and the state's signature cocktail is transformed into the Deep-Fried Old Fashioned dessert. Then Noah is off to Goshen, Ind., for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. One of the prettiest fairgrounds in Indiana, it's also home to an iconic Indy Burger, a new take on the funnel cake and the mysteriously delicious Dark and Minty.

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Dude, Where's My Carb?
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7.00
9 votes

#13 - Dude, Where's My Carb?

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2020

Noah Cappe takes on the Porter County Fair in Indiana, where a pile of locally sourced pork is served three ways in a single dish. Pizza on a Stick makes everyone's favorite food easy to eat on the fairgrounds, and the Carrot Funnel Cake is veggies and dessert all in one. Then Noah's off to the Eastern Idaho State Fair, where the state's famous spuds are featured in surprising dishes.

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