Iowa State Fairgoers will have 64 new menu options to try this summer. In celebration of National Fair Food Day, fair officials on Tuesday released the always-anticipated new foods list, which includes everything from Amish Donuts to Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Cheese to Walleye on a Stick. The 2023 Iowa State Fair runs 11 days, Aug. 10-20, with the annual parade kicking things off Aug. 9 in downtown Des Moines.New foods at 2023 Iowa State Fair(Banh Mi) Vietnamese Sandwich(Café Muoi) Salted CoffeeA-Hootenanny Ice Cream Amish DonutsApple Pie Cookie Ice CreamBacon and Sweet Corn Lobster RollsBacon Cheddar Pretzel DogBauder’s Cherry Dream Ice CreamBerry Bowl-Frozen SorbetBirch Beer SodaBlueberry Mini DonutsBubble TeaBucket of SodaBuffalo Chicken Bacon Ranch FriesBurrito BowlButterbeer Ice CreamByrd Dawg Crispy Chicken SandwichCaramel Apple Cake PopsCatfish in a Boat or on a StickChicken Salad HoagieChopped Brisket SandwichChopped Italian Chicken HoagieChopped Italian Ham HoagieChopped Italian Roast Beef HoagieCitrus Boost Energy DrinkCookie Dough SundaeCotton Candy ArtCotton Candy Cheese CakeCraft Link on a StickCrunchy Cool Ranch Pickle on a StickDeep Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-N-Cheese Grilled CheeseDeep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a StickDeep Fried Sweet Corn NuggetDill Pickle Flavored Cheese CurdsDough Crazy (Chocolate Chip, Cake Batter, Brownie Batter, Brookie, CC Dough w/o CC, Monster, Cherry Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream) Sweet StickFried Caramel Apple Cow TailGrilled Shrimp on a StickGrinder BallHot Stuff Grilled CheeseIowa Sweet Corn SundaeIowa Twinkie-Jalapeno Filled with Pulled Pork, Corn and Cream Cheese, Wrapped in Bacon, Smoked with Sweet and Sticky BBQ, Finished with RanchKorean Bacon Egg DogKorean Egg DogLamb Gyro SaladMade from Scratch Bacon Maple Monkey BreadOrange (with Peppermint) SipperOrange FloatOrange SlushOrange-FrostyOreo Brownie BlastPeanut Butter Cream DonutsPop Corn ShrimpPork Belly PinwheelRaspberry Chipotle Grilled CheeseShrimp CevicheShrimp Poke BowlShrimp TacosSoft Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough SundaeSouthern Fried Corn on the CobThe Ooey Gooey All-American Grilled CheeseUbe Funnel CakeWalking Banana DessertWalking Smores DessertWalleye in a Boat or on a StickSource: Iowa State FairVideo: Popular barbecue restaurant to set up shop at Iowa State FairMore on this summer's Iowa State FairAdmission, hours and moreLocation: The fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue in Des MoinesDates: Aug. 10-20, 2023Hours: Fairgrounds are open each day of the fair from 8 a.m. to midnight, and buildings are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thrill park hours include:Thrill Ville: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday); open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nightsThrill Town: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Thrill Zone: 10 a.m. to midnightAdmission: Adult advance admission tickets are $11 in advance ($16 at the gate) and $7 for kids ages 6-11 ($10 at the gate). Ages 5 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at iowastatefair.org, or beginning July 1, tickets will be available at participating Iowa Hy-Vee, Fareway and Price Chopper locations. The Iowa State Fair ticket office also opens on July 5 for walk-up orders.Volunteer at the fairFrom The Garden, a hands-on learning exhibit, to Little Hands on the Farm and Vet Camp, there are many volunteer opportunities to volunteer at the fair. Visit iowastatefair.org/volunteer for more information.Enter a competitionFrom banjo playing to bench press and husband calling to rooster crowing, there are dozens of competitions at the fair. Click here for a full list of competitions, rules and how to enter.Grandstand lineup for 2023Here's the full 2023 State Fair Grandstand schedule:Thursday, Aug. 10: For King & Country with special guest We the KingdomFriday, Aug. 11: Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line with ParmaleeSaturday, Aug. 12: New Kids on the BlockSunday, Aug. 13: Eric Church with special guest Jackson DeanMonday, Aug. 14: The Black Keys with special guest The VelveteersTuesday, Aug. 15: Jeff DunhamWednesday, Aug. 16: Lindsey Stirling with special guest Walk Off the EarthThursday, Aug. 17: Maren Morris with special guest Lindsay EllFriday, Aug. 18: Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, with special guest Sean KingstonSaturday, Aug. 19: The Chicks with special guest Ben HarperSunday, Aug. 20: Jason Aldean with special guest Corey KentCheck out our full list of concerts coming to the metro this year. And more details on the RAGBRAI concert series in July.Free stage concertsClick here for the full list of concerts and entertainment on the fair's free stages.Elwell Family Park eventsElwell Family Park is home to the most exciting events at the fair, including high-flying ATVs, tractor pulls and demolition derbies. Here's this year's schedule:10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12: Iowa State Fair Short Course UTV and ATV CupNoon Tuesday, Aug. 15: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (Light Super Stock Tractors (Ag), Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Light Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Light Limited Modified Tractors, Pro 4x4 Pickups, Modified 2WD)Noon Wednesday, Aug. 16: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (Super Farm Tractors, 540 Tractors, Pro Stocks, Diesel Super Stocks, Light Super Stock (Unlimited), Modified 4WD Trucks, Diesel 3.0 Trucks, Modified Tractors)1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18: ATV Big Air Tour1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20: Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby
DES MOINES, Iowa —
Iowa State Fairgoers will have 64 new menu options to try this summer.
In celebration of National Fair Food Day, fair officials on Tuesday released the always-anticipated new foods list, which includes everything from Amish Donuts to Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Cheese to Walleye on a Stick.
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The 2023 Iowa State Fair runs 11 days, Aug. 10-20, with the annual parade kicking things off Aug. 9 in downtown Des Moines.
New foods at 2023 Iowa State Fair
(Banh Mi) Vietnamese Sandwich
(Café Muoi) Salted Coffee
A-Hootenanny Ice Cream
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
A-Hootenany, a new food for the 2023 Iowa State Fair by the Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association.
Amish Donuts
Apple Pie Cookie Ice Cream
Bacon and Sweet Corn Lobster Rolls
Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Dog
Bauder’s Cherry Dream Ice Cream
Berry Bowl-Frozen Sorbet
Birch Beer Soda
Blueberry Mini Donuts
Bubble Tea
Bucket of Soda
Buffalo Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries
Burrito Bowl
Butterbeer Ice Cream
Byrd Dawg Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Caramel Apple Cake Pops
Catfish in a Boat or on a Stick
Chicken Salad Hoagie
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
Chopped Italian Chicken Hoagie
Chopped Italian Ham Hoagie
Chopped Italian Roast Beef Hoagie
Citrus Boost Energy Drink
Cookie Dough Sundae
Cotton Candy Art
Cotton Candy Cheese Cake
Craft Link on a Stick
Crunchy Cool Ranch Pickle on a Stick
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Crunchy Cool Ranch Pickle on a Stick, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Grater Tater.
Deep Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-N-Cheese Grilled Cheese
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Deep-Fried Brisket Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by What’s Your Cheez.
Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Smith’s.
Deep Fried Sweet Corn Nugget
Dill Pickle Flavored Cheese Curds
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Dill pickle-flavored cheese curds, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Brad and Harry’s Cheese Curds.
Dough Crazy (Chocolate Chip, Cake Batter, Brownie Batter, Brookie, CC Dough w/o CC, Monster, Cherry Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream) Sweet Stick
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Dough Crazy Sweet Stick, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Dough Crazy.
Fried Caramel Apple Cow Tail
Grilled Shrimp on a Stick
Grinder Ball
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
The Grinder Ball, a new food at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Bacon Box.
Hot Stuff Grilled Cheese
Iowa Sweet Corn Sundae
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Iowa Sweet Corn Sundae, a new food at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Over The Top.
Iowa Twinkie-Jalapeno Filled with Pulled Pork, Corn and Cream Cheese, Wrapped in Bacon, Smoked with Sweet and Sticky BBQ, Finished with Ranch
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Iowa Twinkie, one of the new foods at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, by Whatcha Smokin.
Korean Bacon Egg Dog
Korean Egg Dog
Lamb Gyro Salad
Made from Scratch Bacon Maple Monkey Bread
Orange (with Peppermint) Sipper
Orange Float
Orange Slush
Orange-Frosty
Oreo Brownie Blast
Peanut Butter Cream Donuts
Pop Corn Shrimp
Pork Belly Pinwheel
Raspberry Chipotle Grilled Cheese
Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp Poke Bowl
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Shrimp Poke Bowl, a new food at the 2023 Iowa State Fair by Shrimp Shack.
Location: The fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue in Des Moines
Dates: Aug. 10-20, 2023
Hours: Fairgrounds are open each day of the fair from 8 a.m. to midnight, and buildings are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thrill park hours include:
Thrill Ville: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday); open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights
Thrill Town: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thrill Zone: 10 a.m. to midnight
Admission: Adult advance admission tickets are $11 in advance ($16 at the gate) and $7 for kids ages 6-11 ($10 at the gate). Ages 5 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at iowastatefair.org, or beginning July 1, tickets will be available at participating Iowa Hy-Vee, Fareway and Price Chopper locations. The Iowa State Fair ticket office also opens on July 5 for walk-up orders.
Volunteer at the fair
From The Garden, a hands-on learning exhibit, to Little Hands on the Farm and Vet Camp, there are many volunteer opportunities to volunteer at the fair. Visit iowastatefair.org/volunteer for more information.
Enter a competition
From banjo playing to bench press and husband calling to rooster crowing, there are dozens of competitions at the fair. Click here for a full list of competitions, rules and how to enter.
Click here for the full list of concerts and entertainment on the fair's free stages.
Elwell Family Park events
Elwell Family Park is home to the most exciting events at the fair, including high-flying ATVs, tractor pulls and demolition derbies. Here's this year's schedule:
10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12: Iowa State Fair Short Course UTV and ATV Cup
Noon Tuesday, Aug. 15: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (Light Super Stock Tractors (Ag), Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Light Limited Pro Stock Tractors, Light Limited Modified Tractors, Pro 4x4 Pickups, Modified 2WD)
Noon Wednesday, Aug. 16: Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (Super Farm Tractors, 540 Tractors, Pro Stocks, Diesel Super Stocks, Light Super Stock (Unlimited), Modified 4WD Trucks, Diesel 3.0 Trucks, Modified Tractors)
1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18: ATV Big Air Tour
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20: Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby