State Fair

Where to find the new foods at the State Fair

August 19, 2025

Map your picks from the 41 new foods and vendors at the fair.

By Tom Nehil

The Minnesota Star Tribune

The Minnesota State Fair is upon us — and so are the brand new foods. But how to find them all? The Minnesota Star Tribune is here to help.

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The 2025 Minnesota State Fair new foods and vendors

Afro Bean Pops

Afro Deli

What the fair says: Savory deep-fried bites of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and seasonings. Served with a spicy red chili sauce atop a bed of mixed greens. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Where to find it: In the Food Building, east wall

Athena's Whipped Feta

Dino's Gyros

What the fair says: Whipped feta topped with schug – a Middle Eastern green sauce made with jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, parsley and fresh herbs – drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with crunchy...

Where to find it: North side of Carnes Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick

Kora & Mila's Cookie Dough

What the fair says: Cake batter cookie dough made from scratch and covered in a crunchy cake confetti shell. Topped with rainbow sprinkles and served on-a-stick. (Vegetarian)

Where to find it: South side of Dan Patch Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove streets

Bison Meatball Sub

Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop

What the fair says: Bison and bacon meatballs, from Minnesota-based Eichten's Bison and Hidden Stream Farm, topped with bison gravy, quick-pickled cucumbers, crispy fried onions and sour cream. Served on a toasted wild...

Where to find it: North side of Dan Patch Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove streets

Cannoli Gelato Nachos

Mancini's al Fresco

What the fair says: Cannoli chips topped with a scoop of cannoli-flavored gelato. Finished with chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry. (Vegetarian)

Where to find it: North side of Carnes Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets.

Caprese Curds

LuLu's Public House

What the fair says: Mozzarella cheese curds breaded with Italian seasoning and deep fried. Served over a bruschetta-flavored blend of tomatoes and basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with a side of crostini...

Where to find it: At West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater, west section

Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float

Tasti Whip

What the fair says: Limeade juice topped with cherry Dole Soft Serve, garnished with a lime slice and a cherry. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Where to find it: Located on the northwest corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Underwood St.

Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries

Soul Bowl

What the fair says: Beef bacon strips double-breaded in tempura flour and fried. Garnished with fresh parsley and served in a cup. Choice of two dipping sauces: Cashville Hot, a brown sugar Nashville-style hot sauce; or...

Where to find it: In the Food Building, east wall.

Cinna-sugar Crust Tidbits

Sara's Tipsy Pies

What the fair says: Freshly baked flaky pie crust strips covered in cinnamon and sugar. Served with a side of whiskey-flavored caramel dipping sauce. (Vegetarian, Vegan upon request)

Where to find it: In the Food Building, northwest wall

Croffle Cloud

Spinning Wylde

What the fair says: Croissant pressed in a waffle iron and topped with fresh whipped sweet cream, a drizzle of fruit puree and a cloud of cotton candy. Choice of three flavors: Banana Caramel – caramel drizzle with...

Where to find it: Located north of Wright Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove streets, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites

Rooted & Wild (Snack House)

What the fair says: Bites of breaded tofu, deep fried and tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce. Served on a bed of pineapple and napa cabbage slaw. Topped with sesame seeds and scallions. (Vegan)

Where to find it: In the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, south side

Dill Pickle Iced Tea

Loon Lake Iced Tea

What the fair says: Brewed black tea infused with dill pickle flavor and served with a dill pickle spear. Garnished with a rim of chamoy, Tajín, salt and dill. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Where to find it: West side of Underwood St. between Wright & Dan Patch avenues

Fawaffle

BABA'S

What the fair says: Falafel – a traditional Middle Eastern fritter of chickpeas and herbs – pressed in a waffle iron, topped with tahini butter, and served with cherry tomatoes, traditional hummus, green shatta,...

Where to find it: At Street Eats at Randall & Underwood, located on the northwest corner of Randall Ave. & Underwood St.

Flauta Dippers

El Burrito Mercado

What the fair says: Seasoned shredded chicken stuffed in rolled corn tortillas and fried. Served in a cup filled with mild tomatillo salsa, sour cream and crumbled cotija cheese.

Where to find it: At the International Bazaar, south wall

Freaky Fryday

The Herbivorous Butcher

What the fair says: Chicken-fried vegan bacon served with vegan fried chicken strips infused with bacon flavor. Optional toppings include mini donut cinnamon sugar & maple syrup, pickle seasoning & ranch dressing, spicy...

Where to find it: In the Food Building, west section, south wall

Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog

West End Creamery

What the fair says: Vanilla ice cream, created by Minnesota Dairy Lab, sandwiched between two pieces of Grandma Doreen's Coffee Cake – a family recipe from Elgin, Minn. – made by Wrecktangle Pizza. Skewered...

Where to find it: At West End Market, northwest section

Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream

Granny's Apples + Lemonade

What the fair says: Tart green apple ice cream with swirls of sweet caramel – flavored like a caramel apple lollipop – served in a cup. Created by A to Z Creamery. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

Where to find it: In the Food Building, west wall

Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut

Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts

What the fair says: Hand-cut yeast-raised donut frosted with homemade jalapeño cream cheese. Topped with crumbled bacon, pickled jalapeños and drizzled with hot honey.

Where to find it: On the northwest corner of Carnes Ave. & Chambers St.

Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz

Green Mill

What the fair says: Three pizza dough balls stuffed with cheese curds, pepperoni, herbs and Parmesan cheese. Brushed with garlic butter and topped with more pepperoni, herbs and Parmesan cheese. Finished with a drizzle...

Where to find it: East side of Cooper St. between Randall & Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Hula Kalua Pork

RC's BBQ

What the fair says: Slow-smoked pork collar caramelized with Hawaiian barbecue sauce, inspired by the flavors of traditional Hawaiian Kalua pork. Served atop a charred banana leaf with banana chips and Japanese...

Where to find it: North side of West Dan Patch Ave. between Liggett & Chambers streets

Land of 10,000 Cakes

Bridgeman's Ice Cream

What the fair says: A Bridgeman's Marble Sundae of Butter Brittle Ice Cream layered in a cup with a trio of mini Nadia Cupcakes – Creme Brulee, Loaded Pistachio and Chocolate Bliss. Topped with whipped cream and a...

Where to find it: Northeast corner of Judson Ave. & Liggett St.

New Vendor

Greater Tater

What the fair says: Greater Tater serves Tater Kegs – jumbo deep-fried tots stuffed with savory fillings – in five flavors: Bacon Jalapeño; Bacon Cheddar; Breakfast Skillet; Cheese Bomb; and Reuben. Served with...

Where to find it: West side of Liggett St. between Carnes & Judson avenues, outside the Horse Barn

New Vendor

Beans & Beignets

What the fair says: Beans & Beignets serves freshly made beignets (deep-fried pastry dough topped with powdered sugar), plus a variety of iced and hot beverages, including tea, coffee, chai lattes and espresso drinks.

Where to find it: Northwest corner of Judson Ave. & Clough St.

New Vendor

Magdalena's Chimney Cakes

What the fair says: Magdalena's Chimney Cakes serves Chimney Cakes (a rotisserie-baked Hungarian pastry shaped like a cone) filled with vanilla ice cream and choice of Nutella® or caramel spread and toppings (crushed...

Where to find it: North side of Judson Ave. between Clough & Nelson streets

New Vendor

Chocolate Strawberry Cup

What the fair says: Chocolate Strawberry Cup serves fresh strawberries in a cup with toppings in four flavors: Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup (layered with Belgian-style chocolate, pistachio butter, kataifi and...

Where to find it: Southwest corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Cooper St.

New Vendor

Midtown Global Market's Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa

What the fair says: Midtown Global Market's Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa serves Official New Food Somali Street Fries; cones of mini sambusas & full-size sambusas (beef or lentil) with choice of sauce; and slushies in two...

Where to find it: In the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

New Vendor

Midtown Global Market's Irie Jamaican

What the fair says: Midtown Global Market's Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread); sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger & hibiscus drink. (Aug. 27 to...

Where to find it: In the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

New Vendor

Urban Glow Mocktails

What the fair says: Urban Glow Mocktails, by Urban Growler Brewing Company, serves craft mocktails, including: Dirty NoTini (lemon, dill pickling spices & olive brine); Nojito (minty-lime with a hint of molasses); CosNo...

Where to find it: At the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center

New Vendor

Lumpia City

What the fair says: Lumpia City serves lumpia – traditional Filipino fried spring rolls – in two fusion flavors: Pizza Lumpia (mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, pizza sauce and Italian herbs); and...

Where to find it: North side of Judson Ave. between Liggett & Clough streets

Patisserie Sweets in Two Varieties

Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop

What the fair says: Two pastries from Patisserie 46.

Where to find it: North side of Dan Patch Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove streets

Pimento Cheese Puffs

Shanghai Henri's

What the fair says: Pimento cheese – a blend of cheddar cheese, mayo and pimento peppers – wrapped in puff pastry and deep fried. Served with a side of pepper jelly. (Vegetarian)

Where to find it: At the International Bazaar, north section

Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos

Richie's Cheese Curd Tacos

What the fair says: Pepperoni, sausage and pizza-flavored fried cheese curds in a crispy flour shell, topped with marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Where to find it: West side of Chambers St. between West Dan Patch & Carnes avenues

Pot of Gold Potato Dumplings

O'Gara's at the Fair

What the fair says: Cheesy garlic mashed potatoes folded into flaky dumplings, by Twin Cities-based Saturday Dumpling Co., and deep fried. Served with a side of Top the Tater® “The Original” Chive Onion dip.

Where to find it: Southwest corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Cosgrove St.

Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick

Union Hmong Kitchen

What the fair says: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried. Served...

Where to find it: At the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner

Smashadilla

Gass Station Grill

What the fair says: Smashed seasoned ground beef and Gouda cheese grilled on a flour tortilla. Served folded and dressed with caramelized onions, lettuce, pickles and Gass Station Grill's homemade burger sauce.

Where to find it: West side of Cooper St. between Dan Patch & Judson avenues, outside southeast corner of the Food Building

Somali Street Fries

Midtown Global Market's Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa

What the fair says: A blend of Somali Beef Suqaar – spiced beef, vegetables, cheese and herbs – piled atop a bed of french fries. Topped with white garlic sauce and green jalapeño hot sauce. (Aug. 21-26 only)

Where to find it: In the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

Sweet Squeakers

The Blue Barn

What the fair says: White cheddar cheese curds coated in a funnel cake batter, deep fried, and topped with a scoop of fresh lemon whipped cream. Finished with a drizzle of berry sauce. (Vegetarian)

Where to find it: At West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center

Tandoori Chicken Quesaratha

Holy Land

What the fair says: Spiced tandoori chicken layered with a blend of Monterey Jack & mozzarella cheese and a mixture of sauteed onions, mixed bell peppers, jalapeños, corn, cilantro and green chilis. Folded inside...

Where to find it: At the International Bazaar, southeast corner

Timber Twists

Giggles' Campfire Grill

What the fair says: A savory mixture of Italian sausage, mozzarella, cream cheese and barbecue rub piped into three large manicotti shells, then wrapped in bacon. Cooked in a wood-fired smoker for an infusion of smokey...

Where to find it: Southeast corner of Lee Ave. & Cooper St. at The North Woods

Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts

Solem's Cheese Curds & Mini Donuts

What the fair says: Chocolate mini donuts dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate icing, and topped with chocolate sprinkles and mini milk chocolate chips. Served in a bucket rimmed with more chocolate icing...

Where to find it: East side of Underwood St. between Murphy & Lee avenues

Uncrustaburger

Coasters

What the fair says: A 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables®.

Where to find it: Southeast corner of Carnes Ave. & Liggett St.

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