Tis the season for fried delights, but the Panhandle South Plains Fair has gone beyond the classic funnel cakes and corndogs this year.

The Avalanche-Journal review team reunited to determine the best eats and drinks for the 2025 fair season, which runs through Saturday, Sept. 27, at the fairgrounds at Avenue A and Broadway.

There are more than 35 non-profit vendors offering all sorts of options on the faigrounds. It's hard to go wrong with any of them as the food is great and supports even greater causes.

But here are a few of our recommendations:

Mini pancakes, funnel cake and agua frescas are the best: Alana Edgin's picks

My love for the funnel cake from West Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department is no secret. I think I've mentioned it in columns several times, along with crowning it

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