Hey foodies! The 2024 Wisconsin State Fair is just around the corner, running from Aug. 1-11, and it’s bringing a whopping 100 new foods and beverages to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re a carnivore, vegetarian, or just someone who loves to try new things, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the must-try items you’ll find this year.

1. Wisconsin-Friendly Foods

Agricultural fairs are all about celebrating local flavors, and this year is no exception. Check out these delicious additions that highlight Wisconsin’s culinary heritage:

• Beer Cheese & Brat Spud Muffins: From Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill.
• Brisket Beer Cheese Baker: From Doc’s Smokehouse, featuring a smoked baked potato topped with ranch butter, Wisconsin white cheddar beer cheese, chopped brisket, sweet BBQ sauce, and fried onion strings.
• Cream Puff Soda: From Sodalish, a drink that pays homage to the Fair’s famous cream puff with organic vanilla syrup, swirled-in cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles.
• Hot Ham & Glazers: From Bud Pavilion, a Sporkies finalist with hot ham and melted Swiss cheese drizzled with raspberry jam, sandwiched between two Kwik Trip Glazer donuts.
• Usinger’s Reuben Brat: From Milwaukee Brat House.
• Wisconsin Bacon Brandy Old Fashioned Bubble Waffle: From Bubble Tea & Waffles.

2. Deep-Fried Delights

You can’t have a fair without some deep-fried goodness! Here are the new deep-fried treats making their debut:

• Cool Ranch Doritos Pickle: From Deep-Fried Mashed Potatoes On-a-Stick, a Sporkies finalist that combines cool ranch flavor with pickles on a stick.
• Deep-Fried Lemonade Bites: From Saz’s BBQ, another Sporkies finalist.
• Deep-Fried Strawberry Golden Oreos: From Molly’s Sweet Shoppe.

3. Fun on a Stick

Everything’s more fun on a stick! Check out these creative new stick foods:

• Fried Chicken & Waffles On-a-Stick: From Leff’s Miller Lite Sports Bar & Grill.
• Jalapeño Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough On-a-Stick: From Kora & Mila’s Cookie Dough.
• Strawberries & Cream Waffle Stick: From Waffle Chix.
• The WisCornDog: From Dr. Vegetable, featuring plant-based brat, kosher dill pickle, and cheddar cheese, all deep-fried in cornmeal batter.

4. Adventurous Eats

Feeling daring? These unique food combinations are for the brave-hearted:

• Bug Juice: From All Things Jerky, a green juice with ice cubes containing edible bugs, a caramel-lined rim with black ants, and a scorpion on top.
• Frozen Pickle Lemonade: From Camp Amber.
• The Funnel Dog: From Attavio’s Concessions, a footlong hot dog dipped in funnel cake batter and deep-fried.

Get Your List Together!

There you have it, folks! With so many exciting new foods to try, the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair promises to be a delicious adventure for everyone. Don’t forget to use the Fair’s Food Finder tool at wistatefair.com to locate both new and returning favorites. See you at the Fair – bring your appetite and your sense of adventure!

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