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- Food on a Stick
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- Food on a Stick
- Hot Beef Sundae
- Honey Lemonade
- Pork Chop on A Stick
- Bauder’s Ice Cream Bar
- Anything on A Stick
- Parlo Pizza
- Crescentis
- Deep Fried Oreos & Twinkies
- Bucket of Cookies
- New Iowa State Fair Foods in 2022
While the name may sound a little less than appetizing, a Hot Beef Sundae is an Iowa State Fair staple. In fact, this popular menu item doesn’t include any ice cream at all. Instead, this savory sundae is made up of heaping helping of mashed potatoes topped with roast beef, gravy, cheese and a “cherry” (tomato).
After sampling all of these delicious fair delicacies, you may need something to quench your thirst. Head to the John Deere Agriculture Building to see the Butter Cow and then pop upstairs to the balcony where you’ll find the Iowa Honey Producers Association. This group of passionate honey producers sells a honey lemonade that is a favorite of many...
Even though a pork chop “stick” is technically the bone it’s attached to, this meaty menu item has fairgoers lining up year after year. Prepared by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, these lightly seasoned chops are a popular pick to balance out the fair’s sweeter offerings.
Bauder’s Pharmacy has been serving up ice cream since the 1930s and it shows in their sweet treat’s quality and passionate fan base. While their state fair stand serves a variety of ice cream items, some of their most popular are their ice cream bars. Available in Peppermint and Mocha Latte flavors, these bars are a hefty helping of ice cream, fudg...
If you can find a type of food at the Iowa State Fair, chances are that it can be put on a stick. In fact, each year the fair boasts more than 70 foods served on a stick. From traditional picks like corn dogs and caramel apples to the more eccentric apple pie and salad on a stick, there are plenty of options for snacking while on the go at the fair...
Sure, the fair is full of fried options. But you’ll also find true culinary delights. One of them is Parlo Pizza. This wood-fired pizza vendor sets up at the top of the hill near the Iowa Wine Experience and craft beer tent. There’s always a high demand for these handmade pies. In fact, Parlo Pizza is frequently voted a Fair Queen favorite during t...
A “crescenti” is an Iowa State Fair classic like no other. Created using a piece of fresh, fried dough you can either enjoy a sweet or savory treat. Whether you opt for a breakfast or lunchtime sandwich, these handheld delights are worth the line.
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you deep fried an Oreo or a Twinkie, you can stop wondering. At the Iowa State Fair, both of these deep fried delicacies are available for anyone with an adventurous sweet tooth. If these items weren’t enough, there was also briefly a stand that sold deep fried butter at the fair. But ultimately its avai...
Did you really go to the Iowa State Fair if you didn’t get a bucket of Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies? These crave-worthy chocolate chip cookies are a staple of the fair’s midway. And you don’t have to take my word for it. In 2021 alone, Barksdale’s made more than 2.4 million cookies during the state fair. This fair treat is a great option for a bi...
There are 53 new foods at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. The top contenders vying for audience favorites have been predicted to be: 1. “OMG” Chicken Sandwichconsisting of a fried chicken breast (covered with sugar-coated corn flakes) and bacon served on a glazed doughnut. Oh, it that’s all topped with syrup. Find it at Chicken City. 2. The Pork Picnic i...
2024 New Foods. Sweet, salty, on a stick, strange and tasty, this year, Fairgoers voted for the top 2024 top new food or tried all of the new foods at the Iowa State Fair. The top 3 new Fair foods competed for the coveted 2024 Iowa State Fair People's Choice top new food.
Aug 9, 2022 · Alongside fair staples such as turkey legs, footlong corn dogs and deep-fried butter, 53 new dishes will join the lineup at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Take a look at these new fair foods...
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Aug 12, 2022 · We tried all of the foods on the Iowa State Fair’s top 10 new foods list. See our Top picks among the 2022 finalists vying for the prize of the top new food this year and seven other...
Jul 13, 2021 · What's going to be your new favorite food at the Iowa State Fair? Get all the details about the new fair food offerings here.
Aug 10, 2023 · Take a look at what the Iowa State Fair has on the menu. DES MOINES, Iowa — Many Iowans come to the state fair to try their favorite foods. But if you're feeling spontaneous to eat something new, we have some options for you. Earlier this year, the fair released its list of new foods for 2023.
