Garrison Keillor and the Minnesota State Fair ; Swine bring "Olympig" racing to county fairs ; 'Lovey' replaces 'Sooey!' in husband-calling contest ; The funnel cake King ; Texas fair takes flyer on food (fried, mostly) ; The Phelps of food canning ; The Minnesota State Fair on a stick ; Iowa's 'Butter Cow Lady' a born artist ; Voices from the National Cornbread Festival ; Wood-chopping in West Virginia.
Summary
From butter sculptures to deep-fried beer, swine races to pickle politics, NPR presents the biggest, best, and weirdest sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of America's annual ritual.
