Try Something New at the Great Minnesota Get-Together

Aug. 24 – Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023

The Complete List of New Foods at Minnesota State Fair

We're a big fan of the classics, but we are also excited to try the new delicious offerings by new and existing vendors at the Minnesota State Fair.

Something New and Savory To Devour

Al Taco Baba

Traditional hummus, harissa barbacoa, corn, queso fresco, chili dust, shatta (hot sauce), crema, cilantro and pita puffs. Location: East side of Underwood Street between Lee & Randall avenues.

Bacon-Wrapped Waffle Dog

Griddled bacon-wrapped Kramarczuk hot dog served on a Nordic Waffle with cheddar cheese, pickle slices and crispy onions and drizzled with burger sauce. Location: Nordic Waffles at West End Market, south section.

Basil Hummus With Spicy Walnut Topping

Blended with fresh basil and topped with a mix of crushed walnuts, crushed red chili pepper, garlic and olive oil. Served with homemade garlic parmesan chips. Location: Holy Land at the International…

Cheese Curd Stuffed Pizza Pretzel

Scratch-made jumbo pizza dough pretzel, hand-twisted and stuffed with Ellsworth cheese curds, pepperoni and a Green Mill blend of Italian spices. Served with Green Mill pizza sauce. Location: Green Mill, East side…

Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney

Blend of ground chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger and other spices steamed in a dough wrapper. (Available Aug. 24-29 only) (New Vendor) Midtown Global Market's MomoDosa, In the Taste of the Midtown Global…

Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun

Steamed lotus bun filled with a blend of cabbage, carrots, cilantro and yum yum sauce, plus Olsen Fish Company lutefisk brined in salt water for 12 hours. Location: Shanghai Henri's, At the…

Crunchy Balboa

Deep-fried tortilla filled with vegan roast beef, bacon and cheese sauce, plus peppers, onions and a hashbrown patty. (Vegan) Location: The Herbivorous Butcher, In the Food Building, west section, south wall

Dill Pickle Cheese Curd Taco

Fried white cheddar cheese curds, dill pickles, cream cheese, lettuce and raspberry chipotle sauce in a fried flour tortilla. (Vegetarian) Richie's Cheese Curd Tacos, North side of Judson Avenue between Liggett and…

Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli

Deep-fried butternut squash ravioli sprinkled with maple cinnamon sugar. Served with a side of whipped ricotta. (Vegetarian) Oodles of Noodles In the Food Building, east wall

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich in Two Varieties – BLT and Vegetarian

Two deep-fried locally grown green tomato slices in a crust of Whole Grain Milling Co. High Lysine Cornmeal, with mustard mayonnaise made with Lost Capital Economics Coarse Spicy Ale Mustard, and local…

Galabao

Traditional Hmong-style steamed bun stuffed with ground pork, egg and spices – a recipe from Chef Yia Vang’s mom. Served with choice of Krunchy Chili Oil, Kua Txob Hot Pepper Sauce or…

Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich

Hamline Church Dining Hall hamloaf, tangy glaze, caramelized onions and cheese in a sandwich made with fried egg-in-a-hole toast. Hamline Church Dining Hall North side of Dan Patch Ave. between Underwood &amp…

Hot Honey Cheese Sticks

Fried Halloumi cheese topped with hot honey and honeycomb crunch. (Vegetarian) The Blue Barn At West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center

Italian Duo Dunkers

Two Italian-themed hand pies with seasoned parmesan crusts: one with sausage, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese in a 7 Vines Winery red wine-infused pizza sauce; and one with chicken, mushrooms and spinach in…

Loaded Lobster Fries

Lobster in garlic and herb butter, served on a bed of french fries sprinkled with OLD BAY® Seasoning, topped with bacon, drizzled with homemade chipotle mayonnaise, and garnished with green onion and…

Maui — Sota Sticky Ribs

Slow-smoked St. Louis-style ribs, caramelized with RC’s Sticky Huli Huli sauce and seasoned with furikake, green onion and cilantro. RC's BBQ North side of West Dan Patch Ave. between Liggett & Chambers…

Miami Mango Pickles

Dill pickles infused with Miami mango punch. Soul Bowl In the Food Building, east wall

Pickle Fries

Crispy, tangy thin-cut dill pickle fries lightly coated in a cornmeal and seasoned mustard batter. Served with a side of chipotle dipping sauce.

Smoked Beef Arepa

Smoked roast beef, avocado puree, fresh tomatoes, red onions and arugula in a baked Venezuelan crispy corn pocket. (Gluten-free) (Available Aug. 30-Sept. 4 only)

Sota-cuterie Board

Collection of Minnesota-made meats, cheeses, pickles and other charcuterie board favorites – served on an edible herb-crusted cracker “board.”

Walleye Fritter Pops

Smoked walleye mixed with a blend of cheeses, dill pickle relish, fresh garlic and spices, rolled in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Served on-a-stick with a side of comeback sauce and a lemon…

Something New and Sweet To Eat

Ba-Sants in Two Varieties – Everything Cream Cheese and Sweet Corn

A buttery, crisp and caramelized pastry – a combination of a bagel and croissant: Everything Cream Cheese Ba-Sant is rolled in poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes, garlic flakes, black pepper and…

Bee Sting Sundae

Bridgeman’s vanilla ice cream topped with hot honey, spicy peanuts, whipped cream and a cherry. (Vegetarian, gluten-friendly) Bridgeman's Ice Cream Northeast corner of Judson Ave. & Liggett St.

Birthday Cake Mini Donuts

Birthday cake-flavored mini donuts coated with vanilla sugar, drizzled with icing, and dusted with sugar crystals and sprinkles. Mini Donuts & Cheese Curds East side of Underwood Street between Murphy & Lee…

Donut Delights

Mini donuts wrapped in bacon, on-a-stick, then deep-fried, topped with a layer of peanut butter and drizzled with raspberry dessert sauce.

Fruity Cereal Milk Biscuit

A Betty and Earl’s biscuit made with fruity cereal milk and cereal bits, drizzled with icing flavored with fruity cereal, and topped with more cereal bits. LuLu's Public House At West End…

Irish Butter Ice Cream Over Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast

Ice cream made with European-style butter served on brown sugar cinnamon toast, drizzled with butter syrup and sprinkled with sea salt flakes. Blue Moon Dine-In-Theater Northeast corner of Carnes Ave. & Chambers…

Lemonade Sorbet

Lemon sorbet made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest and mint garnish, served in a frozen half-lemon shell. (Vegan, gluten-free) Quench’d: Lemonade/Bottled Water South side of Dan Patch Ave. between Nelson &amp…

Paletas in Two Flavors – Dill Pickle Lemonade and Mini Donut

Mexican frozen treats on-a-stick in two flavors made locally by La Michoacana Rose: Dill Pickle Lemonade Paleta is lemon-flavored, water-based and includes dill pickle slices (vegan); Mini Donut Paleta is vanilla ice…

Something New to Sip

Cloud Coolers in Three Flavors

Three choices of lemonade served with a cotton candy cloud spun onto the drinking straw: Summer Strawberry – strawberry lemonade topped with strawberry fields cotton candy; Happy Huckleberry – huckleberry lemonade topped…

Jam’nades in Two Varieties – Blueberry Mint and Strawberry Jalapeño

Organic lemonade infused with locally made jams in two varieties: Blueberry Mint Jam’nade with a spoonful of blueberry jam and topped with mint sprigs; Strawberry Jalapeño Jam’nade with a spoonful of strawberry…

“Kind of a Big Dill” Pickle Lemonade

Lemonade mixed with tangy dill pickling spices, craft brewed by Urban Growler and garnished with a crunchy slice of pickle. (Non-alcoholic) Nordic Waffles At West End Market, south section

New State Fair Vendors

Afro Deli — Located in the Food Building, east wall

Afro Deli serves Sambusas in three varieties - beef, chicken or veggie, fried triangle-shaped pastries with choice of meat or lentils, mixed with onions, garlic and cilantro, and served with “Basbaas,” a…

Bandstand Concessions — Inside the Grandstand Concert Venue

Bandstand Concessions serves the Bandstand Burger, Brucy Lucy bratwurst, Chicken Press sandwich, Lil Smoky Hot Dog, Pretzel Nugs, Facepunch Pretzels, Deep-Fried Baked Potato, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, assorted candy and a variety of…

Churros & Aguas Fresca — Northeast corner of Lee Avenue and Underwood Street

Churros & Aguas Fresca serves bags of churros with caramel or fudge sauce; churros filled with strawberry, Nutella® or Bavarian cream; churro sundaes with vanilla bean or cinnamon ice cream; and aguas…

Midtown Global Market’s MomoDosa — International Bazaar, east wall

MomoDosa serves official new food Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney (blend of ground chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger and other spices steamed in a dough wrapper and served with tomato chutney). Plus, Masala…

Peachey’s Baking Company — North side of Randall Ave. at Cosgrove St., outside the Progress Center

Peachey’s Baking Company serves Amish doughnuts made on-site using old Amish recipes, topped with vanilla glaze and served warm; Peanut Butter Cream Doughnut, an over-sized Amish doughnut topped with house-made vanilla custard…

Tasti Whip — Located on the northwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Underwood Street

Tasti Whip serves Dole Soft Serve in pineapple, mango, strawberry and lemon flavors; Dole Floats with pineapple, mango, strawberry and lemon-flavored Dole Whip in pineapple juice; Dole pineapple juice; and bottled water.

Wow Fudge — Located in the Creative Activities Annex, south wall

Wow Fudge serves more than 70 varieties of gourmet, handcrafted, old-fashioned copper kettle fudge, including new custom Minnesota State Fair flavors – Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry Cheesecake and St. Paul Pickle.

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Mecca Bos

Mecca Bos is a Twin Cities based food writer and professional chef. Thinking of tacos and travel are hobbies. Her work can be found at meccaboswrites.com