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When the Fair at the PNE (2901 East Hastings Street) returns to Vancouver later this month, city-dwellers will get to enjoy its family-friendly activities and shows, thrilling rides and attractions, and most importantly: outrageous culinary creations.

It’s become an annual tradition for the summertime event to attract guests with over-the-top bites (though some items may only appeal to daredevil foodies), which seem to get wilder each year. For 2018, its wacky treats range from garlic-vanilla milkshake burgers to cricket caramel apples to red velvet corndogs.

Here are 10 crazy foods to try this year’s Fair at the PNE. If you dare.

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1. Kit Kat Fries

This iconic chocolate bar is served with a twist: dipped in batter and deep-fried. You’ll end up with a crunchy creation that’s soft, crispy, and very decadent. To top it all off, the thing is also dusted with some icing sugar.

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2. Garlic-Vanilla Milkshake Burgers

The name says it all: you’re going to get a mouthful of flavours with this menu item. With ingredients like vanilla ice cream, garlic, pickles, and a patty, you really can’t ask for more in a burger.

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3. Mexican Blooming Onions

Besides being a pretty sight, this savoury treat is also quite tasty. Made to share with friends or family, it’s topped with Mexican flavours that really pack a punch. Pro tip: carry some mints in your bag to avoid onion breath.

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4. Smoking Charcoal Soft-Serve

Don’t be alarmed by its appearance—this treat actually tastes good. It's made with coconut-flavoured soft-serve ice cream and infused with black activated charcoal. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is not staining your white shirt.

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5. One Pound Fair-Sized Meatballs

If you have the appetite and stomach for big eats, check out this one pound meatball. This massive meatball is not the average ones Grandma makes at home: it's filled with mozzarella and tomato sauce. You may have to share with a friend or three.

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6. Deep-Fried Burgers

This creation takes the classic cheeseburger up a notch, wrapped in bread dough and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. You’ll be packing on the calories, but at least it’ll be satisfying?

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7. Churro Fries

The Fair at the PNE has showcased churros in many different forms: classic, Oreo, and chocolate-dipped. This year’s recipe involves a poutine-like concept: your order of churro fries are covered with chocolate and caramel sauce, and topped with marshmallows to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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8. Red Velvet Corndogs

Don’t doubt the extent of what types of sweet-and-savoury hybrids that can be concocted for the fair. These red velvet corndogs are a sweet twist on the classic, but might cross the line for some die-hard corndog fans.

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9. Deep-Fried Strawberries

Apparently this dish has been requested by many Fair-goers, and it’s finally making a debut this year. Everyone’s favourite berry will be dipped in funnel cake batter, and sprinkled with powdered sugar for a tasty treat.

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10. Cricket Caramel Apples

In the past, the Fair at the PNE has offered roasted barbecue cricket burgers and cricket fries. This year, guests will find cricket-covered caramel apples that feature salty, oven-roasted Entomo Farm crickets. Crunchy and chewy, we hope nothing gets stuck in your teeth when you take a bite.