The 22 new foods from last year's State Fair that will return in 2026

Each year's new foods at the Minnesota State Fair are a big deal. Here are the ones from 2025 that will return in 2026.

Minnesota State Fair’s new foods list for 2026 includes 36 official new foods, 9 new vendors

Put your eating pants on, The Minnesota State Fair’s official 2026 new foods list has been released. When the Fair opens on Aug. 27, there will be 36 official new foods and nine new vendors. The theme ...

Minnesota State Fair named nation's best by USA TODAY

USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation.
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The Minnesota State Fair’s ‘Edible Torpedo of Pleasure’ Has A New Location In 2026

Carl's Gizmo Sandwiches has been a Minnesota State Fair staple since 2003, and for 2026, two big things are changing — new ...

Ranch-dressing-flavored beer? Get it and 75 other new alcoholic beverages at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair

Other notable newbies: a peppercorn IPA and peach-flavored beer soft serve. There’s also a whole list of new non-alcoholic beverages this year.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis discuss upcoming 'homecoming' State Fair concert

Backed by an incredible band led by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, "A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound" will also feature ...

Minnesota State Fair tops Yelp's national state fair food ranking

Yelp has released a top-10 ranking of state fairs based on their food. The Minnesota State Fair took top honors.

State Fair tops list of best in country, again

Get ready for pronto pups! The countdown is on to the Minnesota State Fair.