Local lore has it that in 1885 , Akron natives Frank and Charles Menches created the sandwich after they ran out of pork and were forced to use ground beef while serving concessions at the Buffalo Fair . The festival began six years ago in Akron . The country 's first deep-fried cheeseburger is making its debut this weekend . (CNN) --
The festival began six years ago in Akron . The country 's first deep-fried cheeseburger is making its debut this weekend . (CNN) --