Team “Aaron” drew booths #87 through #104 to judge for the annual WIKY “Golden Acorn” awards. Here are the foods we tasted.
#77 Young Life Evansville: Puppy Chow Sunday
A soft-serve sunday, with cherry topping and topped with crunchy puppy chow. A great treat with a sweet and crunchy combo.
#78 S.W.I.R.C.A.: Cherry Cobbler
A home made cobbler with the perfect amount of cherry sweetness. Served warm for extra “yum.”
#79 St. Paul’s Lutheran Youth: Chicken & Dumplings
A perfect ratio of chicken, dumplings, and sauce. Piping hot, and real home-made flavor.
#85 Christ Gospel Church: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Just in time for Fall. Moist and delicious pumpkin bread with just the right amount of chocolate chips baked inside.
#87 The Gathering Church:Lemon Shake Up.
A refreshing lemonade drink, made with fresh squeezed lemon. A perfect combination of sweet and tart. Perfect to sip on while strolling Franklin Street.
#89 Boy Scout Troop 373: Monster Ear.
A fun take on this famous fair food. Instead of the traditional “elephant” ear, this one is literally shaped like a monster’s ear. Soft, chewy, and delicious.
#90 Mater Dei Band Boosters: Tenderloin Sandwich
A perfectly seasoned tenderloin. Crispy breading on the outside, and tender thin pork inside, fried to perfection.
#91 Bosse Band: Jerk Chicken
Just the right amount of Caribbean jerk seasoning. A good amount of spice, but not overpowering. Authentic Caribbean flavor right on Franklin Street.
#92 St. Phillip Catholic Church: Pork Chop Bites
A unique combination of bites of pork chop, creamy sauce, and grippos. The spices mix well together, with the added crunch provided by the grippos.
#93 Corpus Christi Boosters: Azzip Crabness Dip
Azzip “crabness” dip, served with wonton chips. Add sweet & sour sauce, or chili sauce on top for an extra kick. One of the most unique and fun items we tasted.
#94 AMVETS Post 84: Ribeye Steak Sandwich
A tender cut of ribeye steak, perfectly seasoned and grilled, on a tasty bun. Juicy and delicious.
#95 Golfmoor Youth Baseball: Walk Off Chop
Food on a stick is always great, right? A perfectly seasoned pork chop on a stick. A crispy outer crust, with a tender pork chop inside.
#97 Greater Evansville Skating Club: Fried S’mores
Everything you love about a s’more, deep fried. Evenly melted chocolate and marshmallow, inside crispy fried batter.
#98 Marian Educational Outreach: Beef Street Taco
An authentic street taco with beef, onions, and just the right amount of spice. If you’re more adventurous, they also have a spicier version.
#99 Harwood Boosters: Deep Fried Banana Pudding
Smooth banana pudding, deep fried in a churro-like shell, to add a crunchy texture. Truly a unique flavor combination.
#100 St. Peters UCC Evansville: Pineapple Kuchen
A fun take on kuchen, with pineapple topping. Refreshingly different, with a tropical vibe. Light and delicious.
#101 Word of His Grace: Micky Mouse
This item will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. A combination of deep fried oreos and smores to create a fun “mouse ears” shape. Very decadent.
#102 Old North UMC: Catfish Sandwich
A well-seasoned, catfish fillet, fried crispy and served on a bun with your choice of condiments. Great flavor, and perfectly fried.
#103 Central High School Choir: BBQ Grippo Nachos
Tender pulled pork, nacho cheese, sour cream, and grippos make this new menu item feel right at home on Franklin Street. You can even kick it up a notch by adding jalapenos.
#104 Alpha Sigma Alpha: Oreo Cookie Balls
Instead of a traditional cake ball, how about an oreo cookie ball? Crumbled oreo cookies, covered in delicious chocolate. A wonderful dessert option.
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