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New MN State Fair Foods Announced! (2025)

Afro Bean Pops - vegan, gluten-free

These deep-fried balls of ground black-eyed peas, onions, jalapeños, cilantro and seasonings will come with spicy red chili sauce and mixed greens.

Find it at Afro Deli on the east wall of the Food Building.

Athena's Whipped Feta - vegetarian

Dip deep-fried pita bread in this whipped feta topped with schug, extra virgin olive oil and toasted wild rice. 

Find it at Dino's Gyros on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets. 

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick - vegetarian

It's somebody's birthday! This cake batter cookie dough is topped with a confetti shell and rainbow sprinkles. 

Find it at Kora and Mila's Cookie Dough on the south side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets.

Bison Meatball Sub

Bison and bacon meatballs will be topped with bison gravy, cucumbers, crispy fried onions and sour cream. 

Find it at the Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets. 

Cannoli Gelato Nachos - vegetarian

Have you ever craved sweet nachos? These cannoli chips are topped with cannoli-flavored gelato, chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry. 

Find it at Mancini's al Fresco on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood streets

Caprese Curds - vegetarian

A fresher type of cheese curd. These mozzarella curds are breaded with Italian seasoning and served with tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze and crostini. 

Find it at LuLu's Public House at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater

Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float - vegan, gluten free

The fair's classic cherry Dole Soft Serve with limeade juice. 

Find it at Tasti Whip on the northwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Underwood Street

Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries

These fried beef bacon strips can be dipped in Cashville Hot sauce or 24k Gold BBQ sauce. 

Find it at Soul Bowl on the east wall of the Food Building. 

Cinna-sugar Crust Tidbits - vegetarian, vegan upon request

Have you ever craved a giant bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal? These pie crust strips give that vibe with cinnamon and sugar coating, served with a side of whiskey-flavored caramel dipping sauce. 

Find it at Sara's Tipsy Pies on the northwest wall of the Food Building.

Croffle Cloud - vegetarian 

If you just can't get enough sweets, try out this croissant topped with sweet cream, fruit puree and cotton candy. Three flavors will be available, including Banana Caramel, Yuzu Meringue and Coconut Cream. 

Find it at Spinning Wylde north of Wright Ave. between Cooper & Cosgrove streets, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites - vegan

Deep-fried tofu is served with tangy, spicy sauce, pineapple and napa cabbage slaw. 

Find it at Rooted & Wild (Snack House) on the south side of the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum

Dill Pickle Iced Tea - vegan, gluten-free

Was the Pickle Lemonade not enough for you? This black tea is infused with dill pickle flavor and garnished with a pickle spear. 

Find it at Loon Lake Iced Tea on the west side of Underwood St. between Wright & Dan Patch avenues

Fawaffle - vegetarian

Falafel is pressed into the shape of a waffle and topped with tahini butter, cherry tomatoes, hummus, green shatta, mint and sesame seeds. 

Find it at BABA's on the west side of Underwood St. between Lee & Randall avenues

Flauta Dippers

Corn tortillas with shredded chicken is fried and served in a cup with salsa, sour cream and cotija cheese. 

Find it at El Burrito Mercado on the south wall of the International Bazaar

Freaky Fryday - vegan

This is the ultimate fried state fair food for vegan consumers. Chicken-fried vegan bacon is served with vegan fried chicken strips with optional toppings of mini donut cinnamon sugar and maple syrup, pickle seasoning and ranch dressing, spicy buffalo sauce and dragon dust. 

Find it at The Herbivorous Butcher in the west section and south wall of the Food Building

Grandma Doreen's Dessert Dog - vegetarian

This is an ice cream sandwich with two coffee cake buns on a stick, drizzled with strawberry rhubarb jam. 

Find it at West End Creamery in the northwest section of the West End Market

Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream - vegetarian, gluten free

Green apple ice cream is mixed with caramel. 

Find it at Granny's Apples and Lemonade on the west wall of the Food Building

Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut

If you like a mix of sweet, savory and spicy, this one is for you. A donut is frosted with jalapeno cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos and hot honey. 

Find it at Fluffy's Hand Cut Donuts on the northwest corner of Carnes Ave. & Chambers St.

Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz 

Pizza dough dalls are stuffed with cheese curds, pepperoni, herbs and Parmesan cheese. 

Find it at Green Mill on the east side of Cooper St. between Randall & Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park

Hula Kalua Pork

Smoked pork collar is caramelized with Hawaiian BBQ sauce along a charred banana leag, banana chips and pickled cucumbers. 

Find it at RC's BBQ on the north side of West Dan Patch Ave. between Liggett & Chambers streets

Check out the full list of new foods and vendors at this link


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