Where you can find new foods at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

New Minnesota State Fair foods announced

MINNEAPOLIS -- The 2023 Minnesota State Fair is only 43 days away, and with several new additions to this year's dining, you'll want to get a game plan in order. 

But fear not, WCCO has you covered. 

Below you'll find a guide for all the new vendors and where you can find them at the state fair this year. 

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Vendor names and locations

1. Al Taco Baba: Located on the east side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall avenues, just south of Little Farm Hands 

2. Ba-Sants in Two Varieties: At French Meadow Bakery & Cafe, located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets 

3. Bacon-Wrapped Waffle Dog: At Nordic Waffles, located at West End Market, south section 

4. Holy Land's Basil Hummus With Spicy Walnut Topping: At Holy Land, located at the International Bazaar, southeast corner 

5. Bee Sting Sundae: At Bridgeman's Ice Cream, located on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street 

6. Birthday Cake Mini Donuts: At Mini Donuts & Cheese Curds, located on the east side of Underwood Street between Murphy and Lee avenues  

7. Cheese Curd Stuffed Pizza Pretzel: At Green Mill, located on the east side of Cooper Street between Randall and Wright avenues, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park 

8. Cheesecake Curds: At LuLu's Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater 

9. Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney: At Midtown Global Market's MomoDosa*, located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Available Aug. 24-29 only) 

10. Cloud Coolers in Three Flavors: At Spinning Wylde, located north of Wright Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets, at Family Fair at Baldwin Park (new location) 

11. Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun: At Shanghai Henri's, located at the International Bazaar, north wall 

12. Crunchy Balboa: At The Herbivorous Butcher, located in the Food Building, west section, south wall 

13. Dill Pickle Cheese Curd Taco: At Richie's Cheese Curd Tacos, located on the north side of Judson Avenue between Liggett and Clough streets, outside the Sheep & Poultry Barn 

14. Donut Delights: At Coasters, located on the southeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Liggett Street 

15. Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli: At Oodles of Noodles, located in the Food Building, east wall  

16. Fried Green Tomato Sandwich in Two Varieties – BLT and Vegetarian: At Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets 

17. Fruity Cereal Milk Biscuit: At LuLu's Public House, located at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater 

18. Galabao: At Union Hmong Kitchen, located at the International Bazaar, south wall, west corner 

19. Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich: At Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets 

20. Hot Honey Cheese Sticks: At The Blue Barn, located at West End Market, south of the History & Heritage Center 

21. Irish Butter Ice Cream Over Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast: At Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Chambers Street 

22. Italian Duo Dunkers: At Sara's Tipsy Pies, located in the Food Building, northwest wall 

23. Jam'nades in Two Varieties – Blueberry Mint and Strawberry Jalapeño: At Jammy Sammies by BRIM, located at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center 

24. "Kind of a Big Dill" Pickle Lemonade: At Nordic Waffles, located at West End Market, south section 

25. Lemonade Sorbet: At Quench'd: Lemonade/Bottled Water, located on the south side of Dan Patch Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets 

26. Loaded Lobster Fries: At Cafe Caribe, located on the south side of Carnes Avenue between Chambers and Clough streets 

27. Maui-Sota Sticky Ribs: At RC's BBQ, located on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets 

28. Miami Mango Pickles: At Soul Bowl, located in the Food Building, east wall 

29. MinneCookieDough Pie: At Minneapple Pie, located on the south side of Judson Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets 

30. Paletas in Two Flavors – Dill Pickle Lemonade and Mini Donut: At Hamline Church Dining Hall, located on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets 

31. Pickle Fries: At Mike's Hamburgers, located on the northeast corner of Carnes Avenue and Nelson Street 

32. Smoked Beef Arepa: At Midtown Global Market's Arepa Bar, located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Available Aug. 30-Sept. 4 only) 

33. Sota-cuterie Board: At Sabino's Pizza Pies, located in the Warner Coliseum, north side 

34. Walleye Fritter Pops: At Giggles' Campfire Grill, located on southeast corner of Lee Avenue and Cooper Street, at The North Woods 

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New food vendors

35. Afro Deli: 

Serving: 

  • Sambusas in three varieties - beef, chicken or veggie, with "Basbaas," a spicy Somali dipping sauce made with fresh chili peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, onions and lemon juice
  • Sweet Plantains, pieces of ripe plantains fried until golden brown 
  • Somali Tea, a fragrant, spiced infusion of tea leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg, served hot or iced and fresh mango juice

Location:

  • In the Food Building, east wall 

36. Bandstand Concessions: 

Serving:

  • The Bandstand Burger
  • Brucy Lucy bratwurst
  • Chicken Press sandwich
  • Lil Smoky Hot Dog
  • Pretzel Nugs
  • Facepunch Pretzels
  • Deep-Fried Baked Potato
  • Nachos, popcorn, peanuts, assorted candy
  • Variety of beer, wine, soda, Red Bull drinks, lemonade and bottled water

Location: 

  • In the Grandstand concert venue (separate concert ticket required) 

37. Churros & Aguas Fresca:

Serving:

  • Bags of churros with caramel or fudge sauce
  • Churros filled with strawberry, Nutella® or Bavarian cream
  • Churro sundaes with vanilla bean or cinnamon ice cream
  • Aguas frescas in watermelon, mango, pineapple and strawberry lime flavors

Location: 

  • On the northeast corner of Lee Avenue and Underwood Street 

38. MomoDosa: 

Serving:

  • Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney (blend of ground chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger and other spices steamed in a dough wrapper and served with tomato chutney)
  • Masala Dosa (South Indian crepe of rice and lentil batter, ghee, and served with tomato chutney and coconut chutney) 
  • Veggie Pakora (shredded cabbage and onions dipped in chickpea batter, fried and served with mint and cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney, vegan and gluten-free)
  • Mango Lassi (smoothie made with mangoes, yoghurt, powdered cardamom and cloves)

Location:

  • In the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall (Aug. 24-29 only) 

39. Peachey's Baking Company: 

Serving:

  • Amish doughnuts made on-site using traditional Amish recipes, topped with vanilla glaze and served warm
  • Peanut Butter Cream Doughnut, an over-sized Amish doughnut topped with house-made vanilla custard, peanut butter crumbles and whipped cream
  • Southern Sweet Tea

Location:

  • On the north side of Randall Avenue between Cooper and Cosgrove streets, in front of the Progress Center 

40. Tasti Whip: 

Serving:

  • Dole Soft Serve in pineapple, mango, strawberry and lemon flavors
  • Dole Floats with pineapple, mango, strawberry and lemon-flavored Dole Whip in pineapple juice
  • Dole pineapple juice
  • Bottled water

Location:

  • On the northwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Underwood Street 

41. Wow Fudge: 

Serving:

  • 70 varieties of gourmet, handcrafted, old-fashioned copper kettle fudge, including new custom Minnesota State Fair flavors – Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry Cheesecake and St. Paul Pickle

Location:

  •  In the Creative Activities Annex, south wall  
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