ST. PAUL, Minn. — Food enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Minnesota State Fair unveils its lineup of new food and beverage offerings for 2024. The fair is set to feature a variety of unique dishes and drinks from six new vendors, catering to the diverse tastes of fairgoers.
Among the highlights are deep-fried ranch dressing from LuLu’s Public House, ham and pickle roll-ups on a potato skin from Route 66 Roadhouse Chicken, walking shepherd’s pie from O’Gara’s, and a Swedish ice cream sundae from Salem Lutheran Church Dining Hall. These new additions promise to tantalize taste buds and provide a memorable culinary experience for attendees.
In addition to the traditional fair fare, attendees can look forward to innovative creations such as Loon Lake’s Iced Tea Cotton Candy, which features brewed butterfly pea flower tea sweetened with natural flavors and cane sugar, garnished with edible glitter, and a rock candy swizzle stick for a mesmerizing color-changing effect. Union Hmong Kitchen will offer Grilled Purple Sticky Rice topped with choice of shredded Hmong beef jerky or pickled mushrooms, fresh herbs, and Krunchy Chili Aioli, while The Blue Barn presents PB Bacon Cakes – thick-cut bacon dipped in pancake batter and topped with peanut butter whipped cream, grape jelly, and banana chips.
The culinary delights don’t end there; fairgoers can also enjoy a Sweet Corn Cola Float from Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, featuring Minnesota-made sweet corn cola and sweet corn ice cream topped with whipped cream, popping candy, and house-made frozen caramel. These unique offerings add to the excitement of the annual event, creating a buzz among food enthusiasts eagerly anticipating the fair’s opening on Aug. 22.
Not only will attendees have the opportunity to indulge in delectable dishes, but they can also enjoy a lineup of free entertainment and Grandstand acts, including performances by Motley Crue, Ludacris, T-Pain, and more. The fair promises to provide a fun-filled experience for visitors of all ages, with ticket prices remaining unchanged from the previous year.
With a record attendance of 1.8 million in 2023, the Minnesota State Fair continues to draw crowds and delight guests with its unique attractions, culinary offerings, and entertainment options. As the 2024 event approaches, anticipation grows for what promises to be another successful and memorable fair experience for all who attend.