There’s one thing every Wisconsin State Fair visitor looks forward to besides the rides and concerts—the FOOD.
Every summer, vendors compete to create outrageous, mouthwatering dishes that you won’t find anywhere else. This year’s lineup features more than 80 new food and beverage creations ranging from cheesy comfort food and over-the-top desserts to spicy, savory, and downright wild creations.
If you’re planning a trip to the Wisconsin State Fair, here are 25 new foods that deserve a spot on your must-eat list.
1. Churro Dog
A warm cinnamon-sugar churro tucked inside a fresh glazed doughnut and loaded with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate sauce and raspberry drizzle. This dessert is almost too pretty to eat.
2. Bayou Crunch Cup
Crispy fries piled high with fried alligator nuggets, Cajun slaw, cheese and flavorful Louisiana-inspired toppings. Perfect if you’re looking to try something different.
3. Egg Roll A-La-Mode
Breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns wrapped inside a crispy egg roll—served with Wisconsin frozen custard for dipping. It sounds unusual, but fairgoers are loving it.
4. Dill-uxe Pickle Fries
French fries topped with fried pickles, cheese curds, pickle ranch gravy and dill seasoning. Pickle lovers won’t want to miss this one.
5. French Onion Cheese Pull
A giant cheese-filled corn dog coated with onion batter and topped with creamy French onion goodness. Expect an incredible cheese pull with every bite.
6. Guac This Way Tots
Golden tater tots loaded with guacamole, roasted tomatoes, a fried egg, Texas toast croutons and lemon aioli.
7. Tinga Tango Chicharrones
Crunchy pork rinds topped with smoky chicken tinga, cheeses, candied jalapeños, cilantro crema and salsa verde.
8. Al Pastor Pizza
A pizza featuring marinated pork, pineapple, mozzarella cheese, onions, cilantro and fresh lime for the perfect sweet-and-savory combination.
9. Why Not Tots
Sweet potato tots transformed into dessert with strawberries, mascarpone cheese, chocolate ganache and powdered sugar.
10. Waffle Cone S’mores
Everything you love about classic campfire s’mores packed inside a crispy waffle cone.
11. Birria Flamin’ Bombs
One of this year’s biggest winners, these crispy bites are stuffed with slow-cooked beef birria, mozzarella, cilantro and onion before being served with rich consommé for dipping. They earned first place in the 2026 Sporkies competition.
12. Biscoff Hot Fudge Cup
A chocolate dessert cup filled with creamy Biscoff cookie butter and warm hot fudge, finished with a crunchy Biscoff cookie.
13. Bloody Mary Mac Daddy
Creamy mac and cheese mixed with Bloody Mary flavors, relish and cheese for a bold brunch-inspired comfort food.
14. Blue Ribbon Watermelon Mint Julep
Fresh watermelon, mint, lemonade and bourbon-flavored syrup come together in one refreshing summer drink.
15. Big Pat’s Pit Stop Punch
A colorful frozen beverage bursting with fruity flavors that’s perfect for cooling off on a hot fair day.
16. Chimi-Brat-Changa
A Wisconsin brat meets a crispy chimichanga in one delicious handheld meal.
17. Smoked Pork Pierogi Sliders
Tender smoked pork served between buttery pierogi buns for a unique Wisconsin twist on a slider.
18. Hot Honey Bacon Corn Dog
Sweet honey, crispy bacon and a classic corn dog combine for the perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy.
19. Bugged Out Frozen Cheesecake On-A-Stick
Feeling adventurous? This chocolate-covered cheesecake is topped with edible insects, making it one of the most talked-about foods at this year’s fair.
20. Caramel Apple Cheese Curd Tacos
Cheese curds, caramel and apple flavors come together in a creative dessert taco that screams Wisconsin.
21. Cheddar Garlic Longanisa Lumpia
Filipino-inspired crispy lumpia stuffed with cheddar cheese and garlic longanisa sausage, served with banana ketchup.
22. Cold Foam Berry Blast
A refreshing berry drink topped with creamy cold foam for a sweet summer treat.
23. Ranch BLT Dog
A loaded hot dog topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.
24. Freedom Brat
A patriotic twist on Wisconsin’s favorite bratwurst loaded with fresh toppings and bold flavors.
25. Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts
Fresh mini donuts coated with three kinds of chocolate for the ultimate fair dessert.
Our Top 5 Picks
If you only have one day at the fair, these are our favorites:
🥇 Birria Flamin’ Bombs
🥈 Churro Dog
🥉 Bayou Crunch Cup
⭐ French Onion Cheese Pull
⭐ Egg Roll A-La-Mode
Pro Tips for Food Lovers
- Come hungry because portions are huge.
- Share meals with family or friends so you can try more foods.
- Visit vendors early to avoid long lines.
- Stay hydrated with one of the many new specialty drinks.
- Download the Wisconsin State Fair Food Finder before you arrive to locate every vendor.
