I hear you!! If I may offer a line of thought if you are having problems coming up with something for FE's.... Surely there is something unique made in your local area..... In the past, I have given things that are made either locally or somewhere in our State. Like
Goo Goo's are made in Nashville by The Standard Candy Company,
Moon Pies are made in Chattanooga,
Jack Daniels is made in Lynchburg, (I haven't done the Jack Daniels but I know some who have) the golf tee games you see in Cracker Barrel's are made here, etc. I realize food is sometimes difficult because of allergies, but you get the idea....