The Indiana State Fair is back with a mouth-watering lineup of new culinary delights. Held in Indianapolis from August 2nd to August 18th, the 2024 fair promises an unforgettable experience with 43 innovative and delicious food creations. From savory to sweet, these delectable treats are set to tantalize the taste buds of fairgoers, making this year’s fair a must-visit event.
Whether you’re a fan of classic comfort foods with a twist or eager to try something completely new, the Indiana State Fair has something to satisfy every craving.
Fairgoers can vote for their favorite new food items at information booths or using QR codes at each concession stand. The top three winners receive cash prizes and a Golden Ticket entry to the World Food Championships.
For more details, visit Indiana State Fair. The 2024 Indiana State Fair runs from August 2nd to August 18th (closed Mondays).
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting new entries you can look forward to enjoying at this year’s fair.
1. All-American Mary (Urick Concessions)
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A classic bloody Mary with a mini corn on the cob, cheeseburger slider, fried mac and cheese, fried pickles, waffle fries, hotdog slider, and a mini apple pie.
2. Aloha Hot Honey Chicken Nachos (Urick Concessions)
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Crispy tortilla chips, taco seasoned chicken, creamy queso, sweet pineapple chunks, Mike’s Hot Honey, and zesty mango salsa.
3. Amish Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites (Wilson Concessions)
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Pretzel bites with Amish Peanut Butter Spread, featuring a peanut butter marshmallow flavor.
4. BBQ Totchos (Wagner Food Services)
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Tater tots topped with pulled pork, cheese sauce, jalapeños, sour cream, and BBQ sauce.
5. Bison Smashburger Taco (Red Frazier Food Truck)
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Bison burger pressed into a flour tortilla with classic fixings and Signature Smash Burger Sauce.
6. Blue Ribbon Blueberry Milkshake (American Dairy Association)
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A refreshing blueberry shake perfect for summer.
7. Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Elephant Ear (The Bakerman)
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An elephant ear stuffed with blueberry cheesecake filling.
8. Boba Lemonade Shake-Up (Indiana Ribeye)
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Fresh squeezed lemonade shake-ups with various flavors of Boba.
9. Bratzilla (Urick Concessions)
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A 1/3 pound bratwurst on a pretzel bun with creamy hatch queso, BBQ pulled pork, crispy onions, and jalapeños.
10. Chili Cheese Empanada (Newfields)
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A deep-fried empanada filled with house-made chili, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, topped with pickled red onions, scallions, and corn chips, served with cheddar cheese sauce and sour cream.
11. Chili Cheese Frito Corn in a Cup (Wilson Concessions)
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A cup of corn, nacho cheese, chili, and Chili Cheese Fritos.
12. Chocolate Caramel Coffee Float: “The Triple C Float” (Hook’s Drug Store Museum and Soda Fountain)
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Iced coffee with ice cream, chocolate and caramel syrups, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
13. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Funnel Cake (R & W Concessions)
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Funnel cake topped with cinnamon, sugar, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and vanilla icing.
14. Cookie Butter Elephant Ear (Urick Concessions)
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An elephant ear slathered with creamy cookie butter and topped with crushed Biscoff cookies.
15. Deep Fried Golden Oreo (Orme Deep Fried Treats)
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16. Dill Pickle Dr. Pepper (R & W Concessions)
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Dr. Pepper with dill pickle spears and a splash of pickle juice.
17. Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-Up (R & W Concessions)
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A lemon shake-up with fresh ingredients, pickle juice, and a pickle spear.
18. Fried Ice Cream Cone (Freud Family Foods)
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Vanilla ice cream rolled in corn flakes, flash-fried, topped with honey, chocolate, and whipped cream, served in a waffle cone.
19. Fried Sugar Biscuit n’ BBQ with Apple Butter Sauce (Nitro Hog BBQ)
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A deep-fried biscuit rolled in sugar, stuffed with pulled pork, topped with Apple Butter BBQ Sauce.
20. Gravy and Taters (Colp’s Concessions)
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A deep-fried tater topped with sausage gravy and bacon.
21. Grilled Cheese Slammer (Freund Family Food)
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A grilled cheese sandwich with BBQ pork, mac ‘n cheese, and fried pickles on Texas toast, served with tater tots.
22. Happy Jack Sandwich (Black Leaf Vegan)
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Shredded jackfruit in bourbon maple sauce and southern black leaf spices on a pretzel bun with coleslaw.
23. Hoosier Cowboy Sandwich (Indiana Beef Cattle Association)
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Ribeye steak sandwich with pepper jack cheese on grilled sourdough bread.
24. Hot Honey Pepperoni Pull Grilled Cheese (American Dairy Association)
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Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, hot honey on Hawaiian bread, topped with Italian seasoning, served with marinara sauce.
25. Indiana Pork Riblets (Indiana Pork Producers)
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Bite-size pork riblets with Hot Honey, Nelson’s Red Sauce, and Citrus Explosion.
26. Jerk Chicken Nachos (Jamaican Breeze Sports Bar & Grill)
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Crispy chips with Jamaican Jerk Chicken, jerk sauce, sweet peppers, and melted cheese.
27. Melty Mess Grilled Cheese (American Dairy Association)
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Havarti, Cheddar, and Muenster cheeses on sourdough bread.
28. Peach Shake Up (HI & Mighty)
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A refreshing peach-flavored shake-up.
29. Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings (Urick Concessions)
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Chicken wings in peanut butter sauce with a jelly drizzle.
30. Shark Attack (Twisted Drinks And Food)
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Fruit punch lemon twister with Albanese gummy sharks.
31. Spicy Pickle Pizza (Swains Concessions)
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Pizza with jalapeño ranch sauce, mozzarella, pickle chips, Cajun dust, and spicy ranch.
32. Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake (LT Concessions)
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Funnel cake with powdered sugar, cream cheese icing, strawberries, graham cracker crumble, and whipped topping.
33. Strawberry Shortcake (Twisted Drinks And Food)
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Bundt cake with sliced strawberries, whipped cream, and Albanese gummy butterflies.
34. Sun King’s State Fair Pickle Beer (Sun King Brewing)
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Golden Ale with cucumber and dill.
35. Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings (Red Frazier Food Truck)
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Chicken wings marinated in Tang, with Tang BBQ rub and sauce, served with Kool-Aid infused pickles.
36. Sweet & Spicy Swine Pizza (Ginocchios Pizza)
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Pizza with pulled pork, jalapeños, BBQ chips, and BBQ sauce.
37. THE EVERYTHING FRY (SW Concessions)
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Curly fries with cheese, bacon bits, ranch, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce.
38. Sweet Tea Slushy (Swains Concessions)
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Sweet tea turned into a refreshing slushy.
39. The Godfather Egg Roll (J & J A Taste of Home Catering & Food Truck)
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Egg roll stuffed with spaghetti and meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, brushed with parmesan garlic butter.
40. Tropical Daze Float (McGrotha Foods)
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Creamy pineapple with orange soda.
41. The Korean Corn Dog (Meatball Factory LLC)
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Hot dog with mozzarella cheese in donut batter, rolled in panko and French fry chunks, topped with various sauces.
42. Ultimate Steak Nachos (Georgia’s Kitchen)
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Tortilla chips with cheese, steak, onions, peppers, BBQ sauce, sour cream, and jalapeños.
43. Sweet Chili Suga Daddy Sub (Gobble Gobble Food Truck)
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Sweet chili turkey meatballs in a donut.
