Here are the 33 new foods for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

It’s that time of year again when the Minnesota State Fair releases its new food list that will shape how fairgoers spend their time at the Great Minnesota Get-Together running August 21 through Labor Day.

The new foods and food vendors list this year features 33 official new foods and eight new food vendors.

NEW FOODS

Afro Bean Pops: 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) At Afro Deli, located in the Food Building, east wall.

Athena’s Whipped Feta: Whipped feta topped with schug (pronounced SH-ugh) – a Middle Eastern green sauce made with jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, parsley and fresh herbs – drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with

crunchy toasted wild rice. Served with deep-fried pita bread tossed in Dino’s signature seasoning. (Vegetarian) At Dino’s Gyros, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood streets.

Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick: 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) At Kora & Mila’s Cookie Dough, located on the south side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper & Cosgrove streets.

Bison Meatball Sub: 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 rice hoagie bun. At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper & Cosgrove streets.

Cannoli Gelato Nachos: Cannoli chips topped with a scoop of cannoli-flavored gelato. Finished with chocolate sauce, rainbow sprinkles and a cherry. (Vegetarian) At Mancini’s al Fresco, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood streets.

Caprese Curds: Mozzarella cheese curds breaded with Italian seasoning and deep fried. Served over a bruschetta-flavored (pronounced broo-SKET-uh) blend of tomatoes and basil, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served with a side of crostini (pronounced krahs-tee-nee) for scooping. (Vegetarian) At LuLu’s Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater.

Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float: Limeade juice topped with cherry Dole Soft Serve, garnished with a lime slice and a cherry. (Vegan, Gluten Free)

At Tasti Whip, located on the northwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue & Underwood Street.

Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries: 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 24k Gold BBQ, a passion fruit Charleston gold barbecue sauce. At Soul Bowl, located in the Food Building, east wall.

Cinna-sugar Crust Tidbits: 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) At Sara’s Tipsy Pies, located in the Food Building, northwest wall.

Croffle Cloud: 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 banana taffy cotton candy; Yuzu Meringue (pronounced yoo-zoo and mer-RANG) – yuzu puree with lemon meringue cotton candy; or Coconut Cream – coconut drizzle with coconut cotton candy. (Vegetarian) At Spinning Wylde, located north of Wright Avenue between Cooper & Cosgrove streets, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park.

Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites (pronounced toe-fweh-goh): 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)

At Rooted & Wild (Snack House), located in the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, south side.

Dill Pickle Iced Tea: 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) At Loon Lake Iced Tea, located on the west side of Underwood Street between Wright & Dan Patch avenues.

Fawaffle (pronounced fuh-wah-full): Falafel – a traditional Middle Eastern fritter of chickpeas and herbs – pressed in a waffle iron, topped with tahini (pronounced tuh-hee-nee) butter, and served with cherry tomatoes, traditional hummus, green shatta (pronounced sha-tah), mint and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. (Vegetarian) At BABA’S, located on the west side of Underwood Street between Lee & Randall avenues.

Flauta Dippers (pronounced FLAU-tah): Seasoned shredded chicken stuffed in rolled corn tortillas and fried. Served in a cup filled with mild tomatillo (pronounced toe-mah-tee-oh) salsa, sour cream and crumbled cotija (pronounced kuh-tee-huh) cheese. At El Burrito Mercado, located at the International Bazaar, south wall.

Freaky Fryday: 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 buffalo sauce & dragon dust – or a combination of all three. (Vegan)

At The Herbivorous Butcher, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall.

Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog: 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

on-a-stick and drizzled with house-made strawberry rhubarb jam. Garnished with cinnamon toast-flavored crispy treats, whipped cream and sprinkles. (Vegetarian) At West End Creamery, located at West End Market, northwest section.

Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream: Tart green apple ice cream with swirls of sweet caramel – flavored like a caramel apple lollipop. Served in a cup. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free) At Granny’s Apples + Lemonade, located in the Food Building, west wall.

Hot Honey Jalapeño Popper Donut: Hand-cut yeast-raised donut frosted with homemade jalapeño cream cheese. Topped with crumbled bacon, pickled jalapeños and drizzled with hot honey. At Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts, located on the northwest corner of Carnes Avenue & Chambers Street.

Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz: 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 of hot honey sauce. At Green Mill, located on the east side of Cooper Street between Randall & Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park.

Hula Kalua Pork (pronounced hoo-la and kuh-LOO-uh): 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 quick-pickled cucumbers on the side. Finished with a sprinkle of coarse red sea salt. At RC’s BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett & Chambers streets.

Land of 10,000 Cakes: 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 cherry. (Vegetarian) At Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue & Liggett Street.

Patisserie Sweets in Two Varieties: Two pastries from Patisserie 46:

Apple Glaze: Pull-apart donut dough baked with Minnesota-grown Honeycrisp apples. Topped with brown sugar pecan streusel and orange blossom maple glaze. (Vegetarian) Banana S’more: Baked brown-butter crumb cake with bananas, marshmallows and chocolate chunks. Topped with a graham cracker streusel. (Vegetarian) At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper & Cosgrove streets.

Pimento Cheese Puffs (pronounced puh-men-toe): 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)

At Shanghai Henri’s, located at the International Bazaar, north wall.

Pizza Cheese Curd Tacos: Pepperoni, sausage and pizza-flavored fried cheese curds in a crispy flour shell, topped with marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. At Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos, located on the west side of Chambers Street between West Dan Patch & Carnes avenues.

Pot of Gold Potato Dumplings: 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.

(Vegetarian) At O’Gara’s at the Fair, located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue & Cosgrove Street.

Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: 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 on-a-stick with a side of apricot jelly hot sauce. At Union Hmong Kitchen, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner.

Smashadilla (pronounced smash-ah-dee-yah): 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. At Gass Station Grill, located on the west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch & Judson avenues, outside southeast corner of the Food Building.

Somali Street Fries: A blend of Somali Beef Suqaar (pronounced sooh-car) – spiced beef, vegetables, cheese and herbs – piled atop a bed of french fries. Topped with white garlic sauce and green jalapeño hot sauce. At Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa,* located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall.

Sweet Squeakers: 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) At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center.

Tandoori Chicken Quesaratha (pronounced kay-suh-raw-tah): 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 paratha (pronounced pa-rah-tah) bread and griddled on a flat top grill. Served with a side of Holy Land’s Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce. At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner.

Timber Twists: 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 flavor. Served with a side of Giggles’ signature barbecue sauce. At Giggles’ Campfire Grill, located on the southeast corner of Lee Avenue & Cooper Street at The North Woods.

Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts: 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 and sprinkles. (Vegetarian) At Solem’s Cheese Curds & Mini Donuts, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Murphy & Lee

avenues.

Uncrustaburger: A 4 oz. hamburger patty with cheese, pickles and special sauce, sandwiched between two deep-fried peanut butter & grape jelly Uncrustables®. At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue & Liggett Street.

NEW VENDORS

Beans & Beignets (pronounced ben-yays): 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. Located on the northwest corner of Judson Avenue & Clough Street.

Chocolate Strawberry Cup: 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 (pronounced kuh-tay-fee) and pistachios); Matcha White Chocolate Strawberry Cup (layered with matcha white chocolate and melted chocolate topped with marshmallow sauce); Chocolate Strawberry Cup (covered with melted Belgian-style chocolate); and Chocolate Strawberries & Cream (covered in melted chocolate and topped with a tower of whipped cream and chocolate drizzle). All strawberry cups are gluten free, except the Dubai chocolate cup. Located on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue & Cooper Street.

Greater Tater: 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 choice of sauces: thousand island, blue cheese, Top the Tater®, maple syrup and ketchup. All Tater Kegs are gluten free. Located on the west side of Liggett Street between Carnes & Judson avenues, outside the Horse Barn.

Lumpia City (pronounced loom-pee-uh): 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 turon-inspired (pronounced tr-own) Ube (pronounced oo-beh) Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia (French toast strips soaked in ube butter syrup with caramelized bananas, dusted with powdered sugar).

Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes: 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 OREO® Cookies, rainbow sprinkles or frosted flakes). Located on the north side of Judson Avenue between Clough & Nelson streets.

Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican: 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 Sept. 1 only). Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall.

Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa: 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 flavors (Vimto and watermelon). (Aug. 21-26 only) Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall.

Urban Glow Mocktails: Urban Glow Mocktails serves craft mocktails, including: Dirty NoTini (lemon, dill pickling spices & olive brine); Nojito (minty-lime with a hint of molasses); CosNo (cranberry, orange & lime); Grilled Peach No Fashioned (caramelized peach garnished with peach & cherry); Autumn Mule (apple, warm cinnamon & spicy ginger); Pineapple Upside Down Cake (chilled pineapple slushie); Bonspiel Blue (cucumber, lemon & blue tea); and Nitro Cold Brew (cold brew on tap, carbonated with nitrogen, with assorted flavor shots). Plus, small bites – Cheweenies (mini Kramarczuk’s all-beef hot dogs nestled in sweet Hawaiian rolls paired with mocktail-inspired mustards). Located at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center.