Minnesota State Fair Announces New Foods

Minnesota State Fair officials have announced 32 foods that will debut at this year’s festivities.

This year’s list of new menu items includes small plates, entrees, frozen goods, gluten free options, a handful of foods on-a-stick and several blends of flavor and spice. In total, nearly 500 foods will be available at 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds.

The new foods include, but aren’t limited to:

Candied Bacon Donut Sliders – Sliced glazed donut holes with thick candied bacon and a chocolate red wine ganache.

At Minnesota Wine Country, located on the west side of Underwood Street between Carnes and Judson avenues

SPAM® Sushi – Grilled SPAM®, sushi rice, fried egg and wasabi rolled in nori (dried seaweed).

At Sushi Rolls, located in the Warner Coliseum, north side

Minnesota Corn Dog – Custom ground sausage on-a-stick made with blueberries, apples, wild rice, maple syrup and cayenne dipped in a homemade corn dog batter and deep-fried.

At Gass Station Grill, located on the west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch and Judson avenues on the outside southeast corner of the Food Building

Lakeland News will have more coverage from the Minnesota State Fair after it begins on Aug. 25.