Minnesota State Fair 2025 Serves Up 33 New Foods, 8 New Vendors in a Culinary Extravaganza
By MinneapoliMedia News Staff
ST. PAUL — The countdown is on for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, running August 21 through Labor Day, September 1.
This year’s “Great Minnesota Get-Together” will dish up 33 inventive new foods and welcome eight new vendors, offering fairgoers a menu as bold, diverse, and imaginative as ever.
Savory Innovations Take Center Stage
The new savory lineup spans global flavors, regional twists, and unexpected mashups designed to surprise even the most adventurous fairgoer.
Among the standouts:
Afro Bean Pops – Deep-fried bites of black-eyed peas blended with jalapeños and cilantro, served with spicy red chili sauce over mixed greens (Vegan, Gluten-Free).
Athena’s Whipped Feta – Creamy feta whipped to perfection, topped with schug and Minnesota wild rice, served alongside seasoned fried pita (Vegetarian).
Bison Meatball Sub – Local Eichten’s Bison and bacon meatballs, smothered in gravy and crispy onions, on a wild-rice hoagie.
Caprese Curds, Chicken-Fried Bacon Fries, Fawaffle (falafel waffle), Deep-Fried Tofuego Bites, Somali Street Fries, Smashadilla, Hot Honey Pizza Ballzz, Pot of Gold Potato Dumplings, Shrimp & Pork Toast on-a-Stick, and the intriguingly named Uncrustaburger also headline the savory category.
These creations range from comfort-food indulgence to plant-based innovation, underscoring the fair’s commitment to culinary variety.
Sweet Creations Push Dessert Boundaries
Dessert lovers will find plenty to tempt them this year. Highlights include:
Birthday Cake Cookie Dough On-A-Stick – Festive cookie dough coated in a confetti shell, showered with rainbow sprinkles (Vegetarian).
Cannoli Gelato Nachos – Cannoli chips piled high with gelato, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, and a cherry on top (Vegetarian).
Cherry Bigfoot Limeade Float, Cinna-Sugar Crust Tidbits, Croffle Cloud (croissant–waffle hybrid), Grandma Doreen’s Dessert Dog, Green Apple Sucker Ice Cream, Land of 10,000 Cakes, Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts, and whimsical Sweet Squeakers add to the sugar-filled spectacle.
New Vendors Expand the Fair’s Flavor Map Courtesy: MN State Fair
The fair’s vendor roster grows with eight fresh names, each bringing a distinctive culinary voice:
Beans & Beignets – Freshly made beignets with specialty coffee and tea drinks.
Chocolate Strawberry Cup – Fresh strawberries layered with chocolate or matcha cream in portable cups.
Greater Tater – Giant “Tater Kegs” stuffed with fillings like Reuben or Breakfast Skillet (Gluten-Free).
Lumpia City – Filipino-inspired lumpia with playful twists such as Pizza Lumpia and Ube Butter Banana French Toast Lumpia.
Magdalena’s Chimney Cakes – Hungarian pastry cones filled with ice cream and decadent toppings.
Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican – Caribbean specialties including oxtail, curry chicken, and jerk pork (appearing August 27–September 1).
Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill & Hoyo Sambusa – Mediterranean and Somali street food favorites (appearing August 21–26).
Urban Glow Mocktails – Alcohol-free craft cocktails like the “Dirty NoTini” alongside bite-sized Cheweenies.
Plan Your Fair Food Adventure
Fairgoers can explore the full menu of new foods, vendor locations, and dietary options—including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free labels—through the official Minnesota State Fair website.
Whether it’s the savory punch of a Somali Street Fry, the decadent swirl of a Croffle Cloud, or the cultural fusion of a Fawaffle, 2025’s offerings reflect Minnesota’s vibrant culinary scene and the fair’s enduring spirit of innovation.
The 2025 Minnesota State Fair runs August 21–September 1 at the State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, MN.
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