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64 new foods on the menu for 2023 Iowa State Fair

64 new foods on the menu for 2023 Iowa State Fair
NEW AT NOON, THE IOWA STATE FAIR JUST ANNOUNCED THE 64 NEW FAIR FOODS. SOME OF THOSE FOODS INCLUDE BACON AND SWEET CORN. LOBSTER ROLLS AMISH DONUTS, CARAMEL APPLE CAKE POPS, CATFISH IN A BOAT ON A STICK. THAT SOUNDS INTERESTING. AND HOW ABOUT THIS MOUTHFUL? AN IOWA TWINKIE JALAPENO FILLED WITH PULLED PORK WITH CORN AND CREAM CHEESE WRAPPED IN BACON, SMOKED WITH SWEET AND STICKY BARBECUE SAUCE, FINISHED WITH RANCH. COMING UP JULY 18TH, FAIR VISITORS WILL VOTE ON WHICH OF THE 64 NEW FOODS WILL BE NAMED
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64 new foods on the menu for 2023 Iowa State Fair
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

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

iowa state fair best new foods a-hootenany
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
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
iowa state fair new food deep fried mac and 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
deep fried strawberry shortcake on a stick iowa state fair food
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
dill pickle cheese curds iowa state fair
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
dough crazy sweet stick iowa state fair foods
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
iowa state fair new food 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
iowa sweet corn sundae iowa state fair 2023
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
iowa state fair new food iowa twinkie
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
iowa state fair foods shrimp poke bowl
Hearst OwnedEric Hanson
Shrimp Poke Bowl, a new food at the 2023 Iowa State Fair by Shrimp Shack.
  • Shrimp Tacos
  • Soft Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae
  • Southern Fried Corn on the Cob
  • The Ooey Gooey All-American Grilled Cheese
  • Ube Funnel Cake
  • Walking Banana Dessert
  • Walking Smores Dessert
  • Walleye in a Boat or on a Stick

    Source: Iowa State Fair

    Video: Popular barbecue restaurant to set up shop at Iowa State Fair

    More on this summer's Iowa State Fair

    Admission, hours and more

    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.

    Grandstand lineup for 2023

    Here's the full 2023 State Fair Grandstand schedule:

    Check out our full list of concerts coming to the metro this year. And more details on the RAGBRAI concert series in July.

    Free stage concerts

    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