Is there a more quintessentially American pastime than eating something fried on a stick, ogling livestock, and taking a spin on a Ferris wheel?

To honor America's favorite late-summer diversion, Foursquare helped us narrow down the best state fairs in the US.

See which ones have the most over-the-top food creations, the wildest rides, and the most impressive livestock that keep hundreds of thousands of guests coming back for more every year.