See the Yummy New Menu Items You Must Try at the Indiana State Fair

The Indiana State Fair features more than 140 food vendors all around the fairgrounds. Of course, you'll be able to the standard fair fare (how about that wordplay?), things like burgers, dogs, corndogs, nachos, and the like. But if you're feeling a little more adventurous and you're looking for something you've never had, you'll definitely want to see the list of new food and drink items coming to this year's fair.

BBQ Pig Wings

The BBQ bone-in pork wing comes from the bottom of the ham and consists of tender, dark meat that is full of delicious flavors! There is a single small bone running through the center with a small handle sticking out – it’s pork without a fork!

Bratchos

Tortilla Chips topped with a sizzling Bratwurst, creamy hatch queso, zesty jalapeños, fire-roasted salsa, and a dollop of Sour Cream. It's the ultimate fiesta on a plate that will leave you craving more with every crunchy bite.

Buffalo Pork-n-Mac

A bowl of homemade mac-n-cheese with pulled pork, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing drizzled on top.

Cherry Lemonade Twister

A fresh squeezed lemonade with cherry syrup and maraschino cherries added to make for the perfect summertime drink!

Cherry ShakeUp

Eat, drink, and be cherry! Keep it bright and Cardinal red with a citrus refresher made to shake it up for celebrations big & small. In partnership with Ball State University... Chirp Chirp Cherry!

Chocolate Glazed Popcorn

Popped the old fashion way, but with a tasty chocolate glaze and a hint of salt.

Cinnamon Crunch Corn

Shredded sweet corn on the cob in butter, topped with a cinnamon toast crunch and cream cheese icing.

Deep Fried Corn on a Stick

A 6-inch ear of corn on a stick seasoned then dipped into a buttermilk and egg mixture and then rolled into a flour corn meal with spice, then placed in the fryer until it is a golden brown and topped off with mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. A little Cholula hot sauce pack is handed out with each one to enhance the flavor and give it a good kick!

Deep Fried Sandwich Cookie Ale

Deep-Fried Sandwich Cookies is an Oatmeal Milk Porter made with oats, lactose, chocolate malt, and 300 lbs of chocolate sandwich cookies.

Elote Street Corn Pizza

Signature crust topped with a mixed base of mozzarella and cotija cheese, corn, jalapeños, a drizzle of chipotle mayo, a sprinkle of tajin, and crushed ranch tortilla chips for added crunch.

Flaming Hot Cheeto Corn in a Cup

Corn, nacho cheese, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and tajin served in a cup.

Gimme S’more Bourbon Shake

A summer staple, but as a boozy milkshake with the help of Hotel Tango's Shmallow Toasted Marshmallow Bourbon. Creamy vanilla ice cream, milk, and Shmallow Bourbon blended together and topped with the classic s'mores essentials.

Hoosier Burger Mango

Born in the Hoosier State, this one-of-a-kind plant-based burger patty submerged in our unique Black Leaf sauce (teriyaki bbq), topped with fresh mango salsa and vegan cheddar cheese on a buttery brioche bun is the best of what Indiana has to offer.

Indiana Hardwood Nachos

Nacho chips layered with queso cheese, homemade Indiana street corn, and then drizzled with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce to top it off!

Italian Melt

Provolone and basil pesto on sourdough served with marinara sauce for dipping.

Lemon Drop Drizzle

5 mini sponge cakes with lemon icing dipped in funnel cake batter, deep fried to a golden brown, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with vanilla icing. Ooey Gooey Deliciousness!

Nutellaphant Ear

A whimsical twist on a State Fair favorite! Fried dough generously slathered with velvety Nutella, and topped with strawberries and bananas. A final sprinkle of powdered sugar adds the perfect touch of sweetness and nostalgia meets pure delight in every bite!

Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel

A jumbo pretzel with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

S’mores Funnel Cake

Funnel Cake with marshmallow drizzle, Hershey's Chocolate and graham cracker crumble.

Sirloin Tip Fries

A base of curly fries cooked to a golden brown and topped with cheese, Sirloin Tips, and of course A1 steak sauce.

Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends

Smoked bologna burnt ends served with pickles and mustard.

Spicy Sweet Chili Walking Taco

Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

Street Corn Pizza

Fresh dough made daily topped with a homemade white sauce, sprinkled with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, finished off with fire-roasted corn, a generous dusting of chili lime seasoning and cilantro then baked to perfection.

The Dirty Dog

Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, and sour cream.

The Hoosier Slam Dunk Caramel Apple Surprise

Cinnamon sugared apple slices with hot caramel sauce, nuts, sprinkles, optional mini chocolate chips or chocolate sauce, whipped cream, cherry, and topped with cotton candy.

The Indiana Grown Burger

Red Frazier Bison Burger 1/4lb Patty, Rice’s Farm Quality Meats Bacon, Metal Honey Foods Burger Jam, Rising Creek Goat Cheese, Dillman Farm’s Bread & Butter Pickles, and Cornerstone Bread Pretzel Bun.

The Mac Daddy Empanada

The newest twist on our Original Mac Daddy! The cheesy mac and cheese and the pulled BBQ Turkey combo stuffed in the empanada is one you don't want to miss this year!

The Walking Burger

Regular or BBQ chips with a hamburger cut into bite-sized pieces and a scoop of our cowboy beans made right at our stand! Add a fork and you are ready to explore the rest of the fair!

Vanilla Dream Coffee Ice Cream Soda

Vanilla-flavored iced coffee topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and whipped topping.

Wicked Chicken N Waffles

An infinitely hot take on the classic chicken and waffles. The Wicked Chicken N Waffles features chicken tenders sandwiched between two waffles drenched in Mike's Hot Honey, and topped with crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos.