CHEYENNE, Wyo. — While watching rodeos and shopping at old Western stores are popular Cheyenne Frontier Days festivities, eating at the the Midway food court offers attendees another one-of-a-kind experience.
From fried Oreos and funnel cake to chow mein and cheeseburgers, dozens of booths offer traditional carnival food for attendees to purchase and enjoy. The court is located at Midway at Frontier Park, on 8th and Dey Avenue.
Below are five must-try fair foods, according to Alan Stoinski, former CFD commissions chairman and current volunteer for the committee.
The Concessions Committee oversees all activities relating to the carnival midway and the food and beverage concessions, exhibits and free entertainment in “The Garden” area at Frontier Park.
1. Chicken or Beef Kebabs
Tender chunks of chicken, crispy bell peppers and fragrant onion are seasoned and skewed together before getting tossed on an open grill. The flavor of the kebab varies depending on the booth, but they are all cooked to order.
2. Flaming Hot Cheetos Roasted Corn
The Flaming Hot Cheetos roasted corn is one of Stoinski’s personal favorites and a new offering at the fair. Sweet corn is roasted on a grill until golden brown, and then coated in crushed-up Flaming Hot Cheeto dust. The cob has a unique mix of sweet, salty and spicy flavor.
3. Fried Chicken Glazed Donut Sandwich
This high-calorie combination consists of crispy fried chicken sandwiched between two glazed donuts. The sandwich is not for the faint of heart, according to Stoinski, but is an outrageous pairing that people can only see at a fair.
4. Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
The fresh squeezed lemonade at the Midway food court comes straight from a giant lemon cart and is the ideal drink for a hot summer day. Some of the stands offer reusable cups and straws for an eco-friendly drinking experience.
“The lemonade is best for families,” Stoinski said. “That’s where you’re going to get the biggest bang for your buck.”
5. Deep-Fried Pie
A deep-fried pie is self-explanatory, said Torin Gibbons, an employee at the Minneapplepie concession stand. Dough is wrapped around fruity pie filling and deep fried until it is golden and flaky on the outside. The concept originated in Minnesota, where the flagship dessert shop is headquartered. Apple is the go-to flavor, Gibbons said, but the stand also offers blueberry and pumpkin.
“People come to try one pie and they always come back to try the other flavors,” he said.
