State fair visitors, surrounded by food vendors selling deep-fried twinkies, chocolate-covered bacon, Dippin’ Dots and rainbow-colored cotton candy may think that there isn’t anywhere on the grounds to buy real food, but they’d be wrong. 
A large corner stand across from the dairy cattle barn takes pride in serving tasty and wholesome food, something they’ve been doing in the same location since the early 70s.
The Grange Ox Roast stand is a rare oasis in a sea of junk food fads. They have no deep fryer and no interest in joining the competition, passing off culinary novelties as fair food. They’re best known for serving a dinner of sliced or barbecued beef with sides including a baked potato, applesauce and tossed salad. But if your party includes a finicky kid, you can get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich—skip the peppers and onions.
Not to forget breakfast, Fair workers and early arrivals know that the Grange serves a fine one featuring eggs, bacon, ham, home fries and omelets. 
New Hope Mills pancakes are topped with genuine New York maple syrup. The stand opens daily at 7 a.m.
The all-volunteer crew is the friendliest on the grounds. Most staffers are Grange members there to support the rural community service organization as all profits go to the Grange.
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