The Best Treats at the Three Rivers Festival
Junk Food Ally runs throughout the entire festival from 11 am – 11 pm daily. It is definitely a delicious place to walk around and hang out. There are some fond memories of Junk Food Ally from my childhood, including several personal traditions:
Spiral Spuds
Every year, I go and get four items. (Not all on in one day of course! I pace myself throughout the week.) The first thing I always get is some Spiral Spuds. Sometimes I get them loaded with cheese, ranch, and bacon bits. Other times I just get them plain. One reason I love them so much is because they are the perfect combination of French fries and potato chips. If you are in the mood for both, this is the perfect compromise. And they are big enough to share!
Root Beer
The second thing I get is Bayou Billy’s Homebrew root beer. It is very good! I love it. Plus, you can buy a souvenir cup. Then, each time you come you can bring it with you and get refills for $1. If you have last year’s cup, bring that one too. You can refill that one for $1 as well!
Elephant Ears
The third thing I always get is an elephant ear! I love their deep-fried cinnamon-sugary goodness. This also takes me back to when I was about 4 or 5 years old when my dad first bought me an elephant ear. I was in love with its deliciousness!
Deep-Friend Oreos
My fourth favorite is a newer tradition. About three or four years ago, I first tried deep-fried Oreos. I could not believe how good it was. If you have never had one, I suggest trying one this year! It is so delicious!
My final piece of advice: go more than one day. Junk Food Alley is not the type of thing you can experience all in one day. You do not have to go every day, but there is a lot of good food to be enjoyed. So, space out your junk food indulgence, make some memories, and have fun with the ones you love!
*This post was originally published June 2012 and has been updated and reformatted.
