It's that time of year again. Rusty roller coasters form under the blazing summer sun. Enormous SpongeBob plush dolls hang above rigged Ball & Basket! games. Everything from Twinkies to last night's leftovers get deep-fried and sold for a Hamilton.

Yes, the food. Fairs are prime breeding grounds for "insane" eats that cater to our thrill-seeking arteries. The Minnesota State Fair has mastered this arena -- slinging the usual funnel cakes and turkey legs alongside new, er, groundbreaking offerings.

Check 'em out:

Breakfast on a Stick

A pancake sandwich with American and Swiss cheese, a sausage patty, egg and Canadian bacon that gets dipped in sweet batter then deep-fried on a stick.

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Beer Gelato

Creamy gelato blended with craft beer

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Blue Cheese & Corn Fritz

Deep-fried corn fritters filled with blue cheese and served with chimichurri dipping.

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Chicken in the Waffle

Crispy chicken smothered in sausage gravy and stuffed in a waffle cone.

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Deep-Fried Lobster On-A-Stick

Canadian lobster chunks poached in butter, doused in corn batter, then deep-fried. Of course.

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Jello Salad Ice Cream

A sweet cream based packed with lime juice, cranberry sauce and marshmallows dipped in marshmallow crème.

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Picthx Minnesota State Fair