But then I learned that Uncle Gentry also runs the Pickled Barrel concessions where I’d commented on the steaming beef tips and mashed potatoes when walking by. Uncle Gentry has the smoothest, salty and sweetest peanut butter milkshake that’s ever melted down a throat. You can imagine my surprise when Trey pointed out his Uncle Gentry’s ice cream stand across the way.

A new go-to.Įarlier I’d mentioned to a friend that I might splurge on a milkshake. A thick wrap of luscious cornbread encircles a juicy, savory beef dog - yummy and delicious. The batter is homemade and the dogs are hand-dipped. I wouldn’t be surprised if Greg’s story surrounded another old family recipe.

To my surprise, I learned it was Trey’s cousin, Greg, who operated the food truck where I’d sampled that delicious corn dog. Several generations of Millers have been in the carnival business. And his history with the fair dates back to his grandparent’s era. Trey shared that the family has six other food trucks at the fair.