What Happened to Vandalay Industries @ State Fair of Texas? (Dallas, TX)

Part 1 — Season 11, Episode 8

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.

Part 2 — Season 8, Episode 6

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.