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Kool-Aid Balls Find Their Way to the Fall Festival

Annie Jenkins — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:27:12 +0000

Just when you thought they couldn’t go any lower into the frying pan…or fry anything worse for your arteries than butter, beer or twinkies…here comes fried Kool-Aid Yup. Kool-Aid Balls. That childhood treat is now a cholesterol-inducing fried fad at your local carnival or county fai. Creator Charlie Boghosian says his Kool-Aid balls are [...]

Fall Festival 2012 – Day 2 – Chocolate Covered Corn Dogs [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:57:59 +0000

Yes, you read that right. I don’t go to the Fall Festival for nourishment. I go to entertain myself. And there’s no better way to do that than Booth #26, the Evansville Fire Department.

Fall Festival 2012 Munchie Maps Unveiled [Video/Munchie Map]

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:29:09 +0000

You can almost feel the excitement in the air! (despite the heat and humidity) Within a few weeks Franklin Street on the west side of Evansville will be transformed into one of the biggest festivals in the nation. The first sign that the 2012 Fall Festival is just around the corner is this year's Munchie Map!

Would You Eat Healthier Foods at the Fall Festival [Poll]

Jon Prell — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:54:24 +0000

We are still three months away from the annual West Side Nut Club’s Fall Festival, which officially starts on October 1st. However, the question of healthier food choices has come up for this year’s week of gastronomical delights. After all, the Fall festival is all about brain sandwiches and anything that can be deep fried [...]

Top Ten Rejected Ideas For Roberts Stadium

Eric Cornish — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:37:19 +0000

This week Evansville Mayor, Lloyd Winnecke's task force looked over 600 different suggestions for the use of Roberts Stadium. They are now in the process of taking the public input and helping the mayor decide the fate of the building and the grounds it occupies. Now, from the home office in Nebo, KY...it's the Top 10 Rejected Ideas for Roberts Stadium!

Fall Festival Parade 2011

Eric Cornish — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:11:48 +0000

The weather continued to be wonderful as the week came to a close on the 90th annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. Here are some pictures of some of the sights with photos courtesy of Jason Lowe

The Potato Soup Song From Fall Festival

Eric Cornish — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:53:29 +0000

You may not be able to get any of the food from the Fall Festival for a song, but if you sing me a song, you can promote your food for free! Here’s a wonderful performance from Central High School Band in booth one…one…one! Sing about that potato soup guys and girls!

A First-Timers Guide To The Fall Festival

Eric Cornish — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:35:45 +0000

They say you never forget your first time. When it comes to the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival, this is especially true. I remember 3 years ago, when I first set foot onto West Franklin, I was overwhelmed as most are. I suggest these 5 simple rules when making your first Fall Festival excursion.

Eric Solves The Mystery Of Fried Coke At Fall Festival

Eric Cornish — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:21:24 +0000

Anytime someone looks at the Fall Festival Munchie Map, there seems to be one item that makes them say, “How?” That item is fried Coke. So in case you’ve ever wondered how they fry Coke, here is your answer. Find Fried Coke at 11th and Frankiln in booth 112 D.

Firefighters And Kids Say The Darndest Things At Fall Festival

Eric Cornish — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:44:26 +0000

One of my favorite things about the Fall Festival is getting to meet up with the great volunteers that work the booths to help their causes. On Tuesday I had a ton of fun with two different groups on West Franklin. I first got to meet with the witty firefighters at booth 26, who assured [...]

Fall Festival Day 2 Photos

Eric Cornish — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:16:20 +0000

Day number two is in the books on the 90th Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival. This hungry DJ dug into not only a sandwich with kangaroo meat, called a Sloppy Joey, but I also enjoyed a delicacy called a 3 Alarm Buffalo Spam’itch. Oh and did I mention the Deep Fried Thin Mints. [...]

Fall Festival Day 1

Eric Cornish — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:26:30 +0000

The smells of fried food is in the air, and the Fall Festival has begun on West Franklin Street. Posted up at our regular corner at 11th and Franklin, on Monday, I met up with some great folks and enjoyed not only Deep Fried Koolaid, but also Bacon Brownies. Come by and see us all [...]

Deep Fried Kool-Aid Is The Bomb!

Jon Prell — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:04:44 +0000

Jon Prell / WKDQ
The 90th Fall Festival got underway today on the West Side and they have many new food items in addition to the usual fare. One thing that is great and reasonably friendly in terms of calories is the 'Haystack', which is basically a taco salad with small fritos and chili and it tastes great. The 'Haystack' is available at booth #4, 30, 42,47,52,76 and 84.

You Know You're From Evansville When…

Eric Cornish — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:04:54 +0000

From a couple guys that are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to living here, we bring you a list that hopefully makes you smile. Eric Cornish, moved to the area 3 years ago and actually lives in Henderson. Baby Boy was born and raised here as a product of Reitz High School and now a student at USI. There are things we agree on, so enjoy these observations of things that make you say...