Wisconsin State Fair: New Foods And Drinks You Can’t Resist

When was the last time you tried something you couldn’t stop talking about? Celebrate the Wisconsin State Fair’s 175th anniversary with a delicious adventure through more than 80 new foods and drinks. From over-the-top sweet treats to savory Wisconsin-inspired creations, every bite is a chance to discover a new favorite. Whether you sample one standout snack or spend the day sharing bites with family and friends, these unforgettable flavors are worth the trip. Here’s a taste of what’s new this year.

Fresh New Fair Foods

Wisconsin Classics with a Twist

Wisconsin’s signature flavors are getting delicious new upgrades this year.

For a handheld bite packed with local flavor, try the Cream City Cone. A warm pretzel cone is dipped in dill pickle mustard before being stuffed with bratwurst, sautéed onions, mushrooms and melted cheddar, then topped with a crispy white cheddar cheese curd for the ultimate Wisconsin-inspired snack.

Cheese curds get another, sweeter makeover with the Caramel Apple Cheese Curd Tacos. Fried white cheddar cheese curds are paired with crisp Granny Smith apples, rich caramel sauce and crushed graham crackers for a dessert-worthy twist on a Fair staple that's perfect for passing around your group.

If you're craving comfort food, the Bloody Mary Mac Daddy transforms creamy mac and cheese with Bloody Mary flavors, including a house-made relish, chopped cheese and tomato powder for a brunch-inspired spin that's unmistakably Wisconsin.

Looking for something that blends global flavors with local ingredients? The Cheddar Garlic Longanisa Lumpia wraps sweet Filipino sausage and fresh Door County cheese curds in a crispy shell, served alongside tangy banana ketchup for dipping.

Round out your tasting tour with the Wisco Short Rib Corn Dog, featuring braised short rib and Wisconsin gouda hand-battered in New Glarus beer cornbread batter and topped with smoky tomato sauce and honey.

Out-of-This-World Creations You Have to Try

The Wisconsin State Fair is famous for imaginative eats, and this year's lineup delivers plenty of unforgettable bites.

The Bayou Crunch Cup stacks crispy sidewinder fries with Cajun slaw, alligator nuggets, breaded crawfish bites, pickled okra and even a whole crawfish for a towering taste of the bayou. It's the kind of over-the-top creation that gets everyone reaching in for one more bite.

Feeling adventurous? Sink your teeth into the Bugged Out Frozen Cheesecake On-a-Stick. Chocolate-covered frozen cheesecake hides a caramel center with edible ants before being coated with crunchy crickets and worms for one of the Fair's wildest desserts. Challenge your crew to see who's brave enough to take the first bite!

If you're a ranch fanatic, don't miss Deep-Fried Ranch. Creamy ranch filling is wrapped in a crispy panko shell, fried until golden and served with your choice of even more ranch or hot honey for dipping.

Or try the Hawaiian Pizza Slush, a playful combination of pineapple, pizza sauce and savory garnishes that captures all the flavors of the controversial pizza topping in icy drink form. Whether you're team pineapple or not, it's guaranteed to spark conversation.

One-Of-A-Kind Sips

Save room for something to sip—these creative beverages are every bit as memorable as the food.

Cool off with the Blue Ribbon Watermelon Mint Julep, a refreshing blend of pink lemonade, watermelon purée, mint syrup and bourbon-flavored syrup, finished with fresh mint and a watermelon gummy.

Relive childhood memories with the Circus Peanut Spritz, a whimsical soda featuring banana bread syrup, club soda and whipped cream, all topped with the iconic orange circus peanut candy.

For a drink that's just as fun as it is refreshing, order the Color-Changing Swamp Juice. Inject the colorful "swamp potion" into blue raspberry lemonade and watch it transform before your eyes, complete with gummy gators, candy frogs and a crackling Pop Rocks rim.

Coffee lovers won't want to miss the Cookie Butter Coffee Float, blending iced coffee, vanilla ice cream and creamy cookie butter into one indulgent treat topped with Biscoff cookie crumbles.

Finish your Fair food adventure with Big Pat's Pit Stop Punch, a nostalgic blend of pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda and rainbow sherbet that's both colorful and crisp. Raise a cup and toast to another unforgettable day at the Wisconsin State Fair.

Hungry yet? Browse more of the new Sporkie and Drinkie recipes here and try as many as you can at the Wisconsin State Fair.