A mango cup and a watermelon and cucumber cup from Terri’s Berries offer alternatives to the fried food commonly found at the Orange County Fair. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
A bowl of mixed fruit is available at Terri’s Berries at the Orange County Fair. “Some people come to the fair and eat whatever because they’re here only once a year. But others want to have something more than just the heavy stuff,” said Terri’s Berries owner Terri Crutchfield. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
Bacon-wrapped turkey legs are on the menu at Bacon A Fair at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
A bacon-wrapped potato with sour cream, butter, blue cheese and Buffalo sauce joins French Toast Bacon Bombs, left, and a Pepsi Donut Bacon Dog, right, at Bacon A Fair at the Orange County Fair.
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The S’moreo Texas Donut, a 10-inch doughnut topped with chocolate, Oreo cookie crumbles, graham crackers and marshmallow cream from Brander Enterprises, awaits visitors at the Orange County Fair. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
The Pepsi Donut Bacon Dog is a quarter-pound bacon-wrapped beef hot dog on a glazed doughnut bun topped with Pepsi glaze and caramelized onions and peppers. It’s available from Bacon A Fair at the Orange County Fair.
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These are bacon-wrapped fried chicken legs from Chicken Charlie’s at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
One of Chicken Charlie’s most popular dishes at the Orange County Fair is a grilled chicken kabob, which co-owner Tony Boghosian said has fewer than 400 calories. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)