YOU’RE HEADING DOWN TO THE COTTON BOWL THIS YEAR, YOU CAN LITERALLY FEEL IT IN THE AIR. THE SMELL OF FRIED FOOD, THE SOUND OF THE MIDWAY. AND IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY, YOU CAN EVEN HEAR SOME FRIENDLY TRASH TALK BETWEEN BURNT ORANGE AND CRIMSON. THE RED RIVER SHOWDOWN MIGHT BE A DAY AWAY, BUT BOTH SETS OF FANS ARE READY. WE CAUGHT UP WITH FANS WHO ARE EXCITED ABOUT SATURDAY’S MATCHUP, ALONG WITH SOME OF THE VENDORS OUT HERE WHO’VE BEEN OUT HERE FOR DECADES. OH MY GOD, IT’S PACKED. IT’S PACKED SO MUCH FUN. YOU KNOW, YOU’VE GOT TEXAS FANS YELLING, YOU’VE GOT OKLAHOMA FANS. IT IS LITERALLY PACKED STANDING ROOM ONLY. WE MAKE BELGIAN WAFFLES IN THE COLOR OF THE TEAM’S CRIMSON AND ORANGE. AND WE’VE DONE THAT FOR, I DON’T KNOW, TWO DECADES OR SO. AND IT’S JUST A FUN WAY FOR THE CUSTOMERS TO HAVE A LITTLE RIVALRY WHEN THEY’RE COMING UP TO ORDER. NOW, OF COURSE, KOCO WILL BE KEEPING YOU COVERED SATURDAY WITH A PREGAME SHOW STARTING AT 10 A.M. AND OF COURSE, OUR SPORTS TEAM WILL BE OUT HERE LIVE BRINGING YOU THE LATEST REPORTING AT THE
Food and entertainment at the State Fair of Texas ahead of OU-Texas matchup
Fernie’s Funnel Cakes and Zables’ Waffles are beloved treats at the State Fair of Texas, offering delicious options and a taste of the Red River Rivalry atmosphere.
Fernie’s Funnel Cakes and Zables’ Waffles are fan favorites at the State Fair of Texas, drawing crowds with their delicious offerings and adding to the excitement of the Red River Rivalry. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel”Hey y’all, guess what I’m getting ready to do, I’m getting ready to show you how to make the famous Fernie’s funnel cakes, it’s the best,” said Johnna McKee, owner of Fernie’s Funnel Cakes.McKee’s family has been serving their golden funnel cakes for decades, welcoming everyone to enjoy their secret sauce recipe. “We welcome any and everybody,” McKee said.The funnel cakes have become a staple for fairgoers, with many reserving tables year after year. “We have people that call us year after year after year and say can we please reserve a table,” McKee said. The fair is a hot spot during Texas-OU day, with fans from both sides creating a lively atmosphere. “Oh my god, it’s packed, so much fun, you got OU fans yelling, you got Texas fans, it’s packed, standing room only,” McKee said.Despite being raised a Longhorn, McKee admitted, “I hate to say it but I’m not betting on Texas this year, I think OU’s gonna come through this year.” Regardless of team allegiance, McKee said the fair is for everyone.”You come to the State Fair of Texas; there’s two things they’re gonna get. A Fletcher’s corny dog, and a Fernie’s funnel cake,” McKee said.Across the midway, Mark Zables, owner of Zables, offers a different fan favorite. His Belgian waffles, topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and powdered sugar, have been delighting fairgoers for two decades. On game day, Zables adds a twist by making waffles in the colors of the two teams.”We make Belgian waffles in the color of crimson and orange, and we’ve done that for two decades. Just a fun way for the customers to have a little rivalry when they come and order,” Zables said.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.The energy at the Cotton Bowl during OU-Texas weekend is unmatched, with thousands of fans cheering on their teams. “There’s just so much energy in the park, you’ve got 50,000 OU fans and 50,000 Longhorn fans, and they’re all here to cheer on their teams, it’s a great day,” Zables said.Top HeadlinesPerson found dead after car drives into Lake OverholserSister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106Oklahoma’s GOP governor opposes sending out-of-state troops to states that don’t welcome themOklahoma City Zoo announces endangered Asian elephant Asha is pregnantFirings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
Fernie’s Funnel Cakes and Zables’ Waffles are fan favorites at the State Fair of Texas, drawing crowds with their delicious offerings and adding to the excitement of the Red River Rivalry.
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“Hey y’all, guess what I’m getting ready to do, I’m getting ready to show you how to make the famous Fernie’s funnel cakes, it’s the best,” said Johnna McKee, owner of Fernie’s Funnel Cakes.
McKee’s family has been serving their golden funnel cakes for decades, welcoming everyone to enjoy their secret sauce recipe. “We welcome any and everybody,” McKee said.
The funnel cakes have become a staple for fairgoers, with many reserving tables year after year.
“We have people that call us year after year after year and say can we please reserve a table,” McKee said.
The fair is a hot spot during Texas-OU day, with fans from both sides creating a lively atmosphere.
“Oh my god, it’s packed, so much fun, you got OU fans yelling, you got Texas fans, it’s packed, standing room only,” McKee said.
Despite being raised a Longhorn, McKee admitted, “I hate to say it but I’m not betting on Texas this year, I think OU’s gonna come through this year.”
Regardless of team allegiance, McKee said the fair is for everyone.
“You come to the State Fair of Texas; there’s two things they’re gonna get. A Fletcher’s corny dog, and a Fernie’s funnel cake,” McKee said.
Across the midway, Mark Zables, owner of Zables, offers a different fan favorite.
His Belgian waffles, topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and powdered sugar, have been delighting fairgoers for two decades.
On game day, Zables adds a twist by making waffles in the colors of the two teams.
“We make Belgian waffles in the color of crimson and orange, and we’ve done that for two decades. Just a fun way for the customers to have a little rivalry when they come and order,” Zables said.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
The energy at the Cotton Bowl during OU-Texas weekend is unmatched, with thousands of fans cheering on their teams.
“There’s just so much energy in the park, you’ve got 50,000 OU fans and 50,000 Longhorn fans, and they’re all here to cheer on their teams, it’s a great day,” Zables said.
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