Food
NEW FOODS
The 2025 Foodie Award: Retro Rewind Edition!
Step right up and help crown this year's Fairgoer's Choice Winner—where classic flavors meet bold new twists!
Use our app or grab a Fun Guide to cruise through the Fair and track down the hottest new eats. Scan the QR codes at New Food stands to cast your vote! Voting closes Wednesday, April 2.
- Critic’s Choice Award - Picked by media pros and local personalities. Winner revealed Thursday, March 20.
- Fairgoer’s Choice Award - Voted by YOU while at the fair! Winner announced Friday, April 4.
AND THE 2025 NEW FOODS ARE…
Elote Corn Dog
A crispy corn dog stuffed with sweet corn kernels, topped with mayo, Hot Cheeto dust, Parmesan, and cilantro. Served with a lime wedge for a zesty kick!
The Meatball Factory - Location 322
Deep-Fried Corn
A six-inch corn on the cob dipped in buttermilk, coated in a spicy flour blend, and fried to golden perfection. Finished with creamy mayo and Parmesan cheese.
The Meatball Factory - Location 387
Overloaded Shrimp Fritter
A crispy 8x8 shrimp fritter made with a signature non-dairy batter, packed with green peppers, onions, and topped with even more shrimp. Served with our special Ocean Blue Sauce.
Golden Treats - Location 213
Cracked Conch on a Stick
Lightly seasoned, crispy fried conch served on a 12-inch skewer. Comes with our signature Ocean Blue dipping sauce.
Golden Treats - Location 213
La Piña Mexicana
Swirls of sweet Pineapple Dole whip, spiced up with Tajín, drizzled with fruity Chamoy, and finished with a tangy tamarind straw. A bold blend of sweet, spicy, and sour!
McGrotha Foods - Location 106
Flaming Hot Cheesy Dog
An all-beef hot dog piled high with corn kernels, crushed Hot Cheetos, cheese sauce, bacon, and garlic mayo.
Meester Mike - Location 338
Spicy Street Corn Dog
An all-beef hot dog topped with corn kernels, Parmesan cheese, spicy mayo, and fresh jalapeños for a fiery kick.
Meester Mike - Location 338
Birria Ramen
A bold fusion of Mexican birria stew and Japanese ramen! Tender, spiced meat in a rich, savory broth with cilantro, onions, pickled onions, corn, mozzarella cheese, and lime.
Elote Lover's - Location 992
Monkey Mud Dog
A banana dipped in milk chocolate and funnel cake batter, drizzled with caramel, chocolate, or peanut butter.
Sweet Treats - Location 300
Peanut Butter Overload Funnel Cake
A peanut butter lover's dream! Warm funnel cake infused with peanut butter, topped with peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces, peanut butter puffs, and a drizzle of creamy peanut butter.
Sweet Treats - Location 300
Foster Banana Crepe
A delicate crepe filled with Chantilly cream and flambéed bananas, drizzled with rich, non-alcoholic foster sauce, and served with a scoop of ice cream.
Tacos & Crepes - Location 8610R
Delhi Butter Chicken Curry Tacos
Three soft, fluffy tortillas filled with butter chicken curry, melted cheese, cilantro sauce, fresh cilantro, onions, and crispy Boondi (chickpea flour fritters). Served with corn chips.
Tacos & Crepes - Location 8610R
Jalapeño Corn Dog
A jalapeño cheddar hot dog dipped in classic corn dog batter with extra jalapeños, then drizzled with warm cheddar cheese.
Eatery Huts - Location 365
Strawberry Shortcake Crunch
Homemade vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone, rolled in a crunchy, fruity strawberry shortcake coating.
Polar Bear Concessions - Location 121
Pop Pops Greek Burger
A juicy beef patty stacked with sliced lamb gyro meat, feta cheese, lettuce, tomato, and homemade tzatziki sauce.
W&P Concessions - Location 251
Pistachio Churros
Golden, crispy churros drizzled with pistachio glaze and topped with fresh strawberries—a perfect mix of crunch, creaminess, and sweetness!
Churromania - Locations 234 & 433
Turkey Balsamic Glaze and Organic Greens Wrap
Warm deli turkey breast wrapped with melted cheese, a fresh blend of organic greens, diced tomatoes, and a rich balsamic glaze, all in a toasted wrap.
Tacos and Crepes - Location 8610R
Chicharrones in a Cone
A crispy, flavorful pork rinds served in a handy cone for the perfect on-the-go snack.
Cuba Nostalgia - Location 485/554
Café Colada Funnel Cake
Café Colada Funnel Cake - classic funnel cake with powdered sugar, rich colada icing, and a streusel sprinkle for a sweet coffee twist!
The Best Around - Location 246
The Dubai Chocolate Strawberries
A decadent cup of chocolate, fresh strawberries, and pistachio cream.
Meester Mike - Location 222
Guava Candy Apple
A whole apple coated in a sweet, crunchy guava-flavored candy shell.
Fazackerley Fudge - Location 993
Mango Candy Apple
A whole apple coated in a sweet, crunchy mango-flavored candy shell.
Fazackerley Fudge - Location 993
Chocolate Amaretto Fudge
Rich, creamy chocolate fudge infused with a smooth amaretto flavor.
Fazackerley Fudge - Location 993
Miami Vice Ice Cream Cone
A classic vanilla ice cream cone taken to the next level—rolled in crunchy, colorful Dippin' Dots for a Miami Vice inspired twist.
Polar Bear Ice Cream - Location 8040L
Soul Food Egg Roll
A soulful fusion of flavors! Collard greens, creamy mac & cheese, and juicy grilled chicken, all wrapped up and deep-fried in a crispy tempura shell.
Eggroll Love - Location 414
The Big Cleveland
A hearty, deep-fried delight! Chopped sirloin steak and melty mozzarella cheese encased in a golden tempura batter for the ultimate crispy, cheesy bite.
Eggroll Love - Location 414