For anyone visiting the State Fair, I strongly suggest skipping the 30-minute lines for the latest fried food fad. Head to an intersection of paths between the Riley Talent Stage and the Varied Industries Building to find Jennie Grinder opposite The Gizmo Stand. There are other Italian Sausage sandwiches and grinders at the fair, and Jennie Grinder has opened a year-round location recently.
My last visit was on a strict diet, so no food photos:
Jennie Grinder:
Carl's Gizmo:
Also:
Gizmo was on the news last night:
http://www.kcci.com/video/28902762/detail.html