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Is Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas Still Open? (Dallas, TX)

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As of September 2026, Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas is listed open on vandalayindustriestexas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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vandalayindustriestexas.com ·
Secondary source
bigtex.com ·

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What the source shows: Vandalay Industries' own website lists its current fair concessions (mini corn dogs, fried butter, flavored waters), and the State Fair of Texas's own site, checked 2026-09-09, confirms the 2026 fair season is running, matching the vendor's continued seasonal presence.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Vandalay Industries' deep-fried inventions, including the Fried Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sandwich that won the first Big Tex Choice Award for Best Taste in 2005. Operator Abel Gonzales runs two booths on the fairgrounds' Funway, one built around the fried-sandwich recipe and a second called Cheap Eats offering hot dogs, churros and beer under a 10-coupon price cap. The Dallas Observer reported the stand sells more than 15,000 fried peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at the fair each year. The State Fair of Texas' own site lists Vandalay Industries among its fairgrounds food vendors.

The episode featured Vandalay Industries' concession stands at the State Fair of Texas, spotlighting classic fair food such as mini corn dogs, fried butter, and flavored 'Texas Water' refreshers made from spring water, sparkling water, or pale ale. Rather than a single fixed address, Vandalay Industries runs multiple stands scattered across the fairgrounds, including locations on the Funway midway and near the Nimitz area, alongside its self-described 'Cheap Eats' menu of items priced at ten coupons or less. The vendor's own website lists these offerings as part of its regular fair-season lineup, and the State Fair of Texas's own site, checked on 2026-09-09, listed the 2026 fair running from September 25 through October 18 with current hours posted for the grounds. Coverage of the fair's food vendors from recent seasons has continued to include Vandalay Industries among the concessions operating on the fairgrounds each fall.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 8
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Wild & Wacky
What was featured
deep-fried inventions including a Fried PB, Jelly & Banana Sandwich
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas
Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Wisconsin State Fair and the State Fair of Texas
What was featured
concession-stand fair food — mini corn dogs, fried butter, flavored 'Texas Water'
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas

Frequently asked questions

Is Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas is listed open on vandalayindustriestexas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Vandalay Industries' deep-fried inventions, including the Fried Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sandwich that won the first Big Tex Choice Award for Best Taste in 2005. As of September 2026, Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas is listed open on vandalayindustriestexas.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas located?

3611 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas?

Season 11, Episode 8 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Wild & Wacky”.

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