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

When’s the last time you’ve had a truly unique food and drink experience? For tons of tasty fun, head to the Wisconsin State Fair.

The fair is home to the Sporkies and Drinkies, Wisconsin’s competitions for unique and unusual foods and drinks. And this year, there are nearly 100 new selections to taste! Whether you try one or one of everything, you’ll never forget these delicious flavors. Read on to discover just a small sampling of new delicious dishes and drinks.

Fresh New Fair Foods

Wisconsin Classics with a Twist

Enjoy quintessential Wisconsin flavors in completely new ways.

Visit Badger Bites for a twist on the classic Bloody Mary–now in funnel cake form! This savory treat includes deep-fried mozzarella, bloody mary-infused batter, bacon, pickles and more.

For another iconic Wisconsin drink reimagined as food, try the Wisconsin Old Fashioned Wings. These crispy chicken wings are glazed in a bourbon Old Fashioned-inspired sauce with bourbon, orange juice, cherry juice and a hint of zest. There’s even a cherry on top!

Dig into a crave-worthy fusion of Wisconsin and Asian street food with the Brat Rangoon. This unique German-Asian dish features crisp wonton wrappers filled with bratwurst, cream cheese, green onion and melted cheese, deep-fried and drizzled with house-made sweet and sour sauce.

Cranberry lovers will have to try the cranberry cannoli from Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association that puts Wisconsin’s state fruit front and center.

How about brats for breakfast? Usinger’s Blueberry-infused brat is nestled inside a flapjack and pairs perfectly with sweet and smoky house-made bourbon bacon jam for this treat served all day long. 

Get your fill of cheese curds with the InCURDable Apple Pie: fried apple pie topped with cheese curds and drizzled with homemade apple syrup. 

In addition, the Brisket Cheese Curd Taco "Rodeo" brings rodeo flair to Wisconsin with smoky sliced brisket and golden fried cheese curds tucked into a crispy tortilla.

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

The Wisconsin State Fair food list always includes show-stopping recipes you can’t miss.

The Alligator Cajun Mac & Cheese Sundae is a savory dish served in a waffle cone bowl with bacon bits sprinkled on top for even more flair.

The bravest in your group can try the Bavarian Cream Bug Donut made with edible ants and topped with chocolate icing, crickets, grasshoppers, worms, and even a scorpion!

Pickle lovers should try the Dill Dog Dorito Bombs: hot dog bites stuffed inside a zesty dill pickle, dipped in golden cornbread batter and fried to crispy perfection.

Speaking of deep-fried delicacies, dig into nonalcoholic deep-fried tequila donut shots–warm cake donut holes are flash-fried, tossed in a lime-glazed tequila-flavored drizzle and served in a sugar-and-salt rimmed cup with a lime wedge for a unique sweet treat.

One-Of-A-Kind Sips

These state fair specials go above and beyond ordinary beverages.

Enjoy dessert in drink form with Banana Pie Cream Slush–velvety banana slush is layered with whipped cream and topped with crunchy vanilla cookie crumbles for a perfect pie-in-a-cup vibe.

Start your day at the fair with breakfast in a cup. Dirty Pancakes is a playful take on a dirty soda (a combination of soda, cream and flavored syrup) that combines root beer, vanilla creamer, maple pancake syrup and brown sugar popping boba. The drink is topped with whipped cream and mini pancakes for a delicious snack on the go.

One of the year’s most popular trends has been Dubai chocolate-flavored treats, and you and your crew can now try one at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie is a decadent blend of fruity, nutty, and rich dessert flavors in one tasty drink. A refreshing strawberry smoothie is layered inside a cup swirled with pistachio butter and chocolate topping, then garnished with shredded kataifi and extra chocolate drizzle. This Insta-worthy twist on the viral Dubai chocolate trend is a can’t-miss treat!

Coffee lovers have to try the PB&J Iced Latte for a deliciously drinkable take on the classic sandwich.

Anyone with a sweet tooth in your group will love the Razzle-Dazzle, a sparkling raspberry lemon sour made with edible glitter, freeze-dried Skittles, Lemonheads and a rock candy stir stick. 

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