The ultimate guide to everything edible at the Arkansas State Fair by the expert.
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Good food, so neat, right now, let's eat! So many new dishes are coming to this year's Arkansas State Fair. It could be called the year of chicken.
Chicken is definitely involved in this year's Tasty Tom Awards - where members of the media and staff and volunteers from the Arkansas State Fair voted on their favorites from fair vendors to determine who had the tastiest and the who had the most creative fair foods of the year. Tastiest went to Sticks N' Things, the purveyors of so many types of chicken on a stick. In particular, folks were raving over the Lemon Thang, a skewer of chicken with slices of potato, onion, and pickle in-between, seasoned with lemon pepper and doused with a not-too-sweet lemon syrup and little sweet crunchy lemon bit. So fabulous.
The winner for most original was Egg Roll Love's fabulous Soul Food Rolls, filled with grilled chicken, collard greens, and creamy mac and cheese. I loved these when I first encountered them last year and I am really glad others are getting to know these fantastic folks and their marvelous egg roll creations.
Egg rolls are just a THING at this year's fair, not just with Egg Roll Love but with the boudin egg rolls at Gator's Cajun Foods and traditional Asian versions at Chen's Chinese Kitchen. It's great to see all the new dishes.
And without further ado....
For those of you new to the guide, I visit the Arkansas State Fairgrounds multiple times before and during the fair to compile an annual collection of all the dishes I can find, from alligator to yams and everything in-between. I also contact operators in advance to see what they're bringing to share with our hungry fairgoers.
Here's this year's really neat new eats!
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WHAT'S NEW
The OMG Chicken Sandwich. Newcomer Hall Family Foods is bringing a new creation, The OMG Chicken Sandwich, to the masses. This creation takes a fried chicken breast hand breaded with Frosted Flakes and places it between two halves of a Krispy Kreme donut with a maple syrup and slices of crisp bacon. It's $15 at their stand on the west side of the Food Court.
Texas Twinkies. These aren't pastries, but bacon wrapped jalapenos filled with a seasoned blend of cheese and smoked brisket. It's one of the many new items being served at the Big Show Diner, which is now being operated by the Farm 2 Table Project.
Rattlesnake Rattlers. L & M Concessions came up with a new idea. They take corn on the cob, steam it, split it in four, then dust and dunk the corn quarters into spice mixes and serve it up hot.
The Big Poppa Tot. Jonesboro-based H2Que BBQ, well known in past years for its turkey legs stuffed with mac and cheese, beans, and pulled pork, is sliding in with its new creation, the Big Poppa Tot. Creamy homemade mac and cheese is spread over a bed of tater tots, and the whole thing is crowned with an ample serving of delicious pulled pork, for an easy to eat with a fork option.
Spicy pickle pizza. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick has a spicy version of its popular pickle pizza, complete with spicy drizzle and spice dust!
A whole range of chicken on a stick. Another first timer at the fair, Sticks N Things, takes the idea of battered and fried chicken on a stick - a popular offering from longtime fair vendor Gold's Boss Hogg, and ups the game by dipping its chicken sticks in various flavored sauces before service. The Dallas-based black-owned food truck offers such varieties as lemon pepper sauced and sprinkled Lemon Twang, housemade teriyaki dipped and sesame drizzled Teriyaki, and sweet battered syrup drizzled Chicken and Waffles sticks topped with fruit and cream.
Fried cheese curds. Hall Family Foods is offering this new item for the Arkansas State Fair. The Hutchinson, Kansas operator is also offering four flavors of cheese curds, battered, fried and served with your choice of three sauces. They're $15 for a tray or $20 for a bucket. You can also get a sampler with all four flavors for $25.
Asian Cajun Shrimp Loaded Fries. Egg Roll Love is offering this creamy, spicy shrimp over hot fries along with an egg roll of your choice for $18.
Waffle Bacon Cheeseburger. Longstanding favorite L and M Concessions plans to offer a waffle cheeseburger this year alongside its fresh roasted corn and potatoes and grilled chicken sandwiches.
The Woo Pig Twinkie. Fried What? across from Gate 5 has this as their new item for this year's Arkansas State Fair - a red velvet cake batter dunked Twinkie, deep fried and drizzled with cream cheese frosting. It's $7.
Banana pudding. Get a dish of Nana's Famous Banana Pudding at the Big Show Diner from Farm 2 Table Project for $5.
Smoked shotgun shells. These are manicotti shells stuffed with cheese and meat, wrapped in bacon and smoked. They're offered this year at the Big Show Diner/Farm 2 Table Project, two for $10.
Smoked pig snouts. Not quite as weird as they sound - these are bacon-wrapped pork smoked for several hours. They're offered three for $10 at the Big Show Diner.
One Pound Signature Smoked Meat Sandwich. This is a pork sensation, with smoked pork belly, smoked pulled pork, and smoked baby back ribs all on one sandwich for $20.
Iced coffee beverages. There's a cute coffee cup shaped stand on the Midway that's selling amazing frou frou coffee beverages like this mocha brownie latte - which has an actual brownie with it! Worth checking out.
NOTE - BRING CASH. While some operators are taking cards, many are charging a $2 convenience fee.
NOTE - BRING A WATER BOTTLE. There are fountains in the Hall of Industry and Arts and Crafts Building for sips - they're not really set up for refilling, but if you have a small cup with your bottle, you can make it work.
What to expect at this year's Arkansas State Fair - and where to find everything you want to eat!
This section is arranged alphabetically by item.
All-Beef Corndogs. Unlike the pork versions, you'll find these on the Midway. It's at the Hot Dog and Nacho Stand for $10. Get a foot long version for $12.
All-Beef Hot Dogs. An all-beef hot dog in a bun with condiments. Chili cheese version two dollars more. Find them at the Hot Dog and Nacho booth between Crazy Mouse and the bumper cars.
Alligator and Bait. Gator and shrimp in a basket for $16 at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
Alligator on a Stick. This Gator-on-a-Stick is succulent pieces of gator battered and fried and served hot in a paper basket. Find it at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $17.
Alligator Swamp Dogs. A Cajun version of the hot dog that you'll find at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $10.
Angus beef in pita. Paizi's Gyros offers prime Angus beef seasoned, roasted and served with fresh vegetables in a pliant pita for $16.
Baby back ribs. One third rack of these beauties are $12 at the Big Show Diner. You can also find them at Gold's Boss Hogg near Gate 5, and at the Boss Hogg stand at the south end of the Midway. You can get them as half a rack or a whole rack, smoked or fried, or four bones in a dinner with two sides and hot water cornbread.
Bacon biscuit. Get one at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe at the south end of the Midway for $5. Add egg or cheese for $1 each.
Bacon funnel cake. A good breakfast option, available at the funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway.
Bacon loaded barbecue baked beans. Farm 2 Table Project is offering a small side of these for $3 at the Big Show Diner.
Bacon ranch fries. $10 a regular and $14 a large at the Cheese Fries stand near Marine Hill and the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
Bacon wrapped jalapenos. Find them at the Big Show Diner, three for $6.
Baked potato. Get yours with your choice of butter, sour cream, cheese or spice blends at L and M Concessions in the Food Court.
Barbecue cheese fries. $15 at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe.
Barbecue loaded baked potato. Get one loaded with pork barbecue for $15 at the Bud Light Pavilion concession for $15.
Barbecue pork dinners. Served with a couple of sides at Boss Hog's near Gate 5.
Barbecue pork nachos. Pulled pork barbecue on chips with nacho cheese can be found at H2Que BBQ. They're also available at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe and at L and M Concessions for $15.
Barbecue pork sandwiches. Pulled pork served on a bun at H2Que BBQ and at Boss Hogg near Gate 5 for $12. They're also available at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe for $10. L and M Concessions has one for $11, as does the concession at the Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion.
Bavarian cream funnel cake. A traditional funnel cake topped with Bavarian cream and chocolate sauce at Roger Westmoreland Concession in the middle of the Food Court.
BBQ Fries. H2Que BBQ offers a plate of fries all but obliterated by a pile of pork barbecue, sauce, and cheese sauce for this messy magnificence.
BBQ Krazy Fries. Paper-thin potatoes - a whole plateful! topped with pulled pork and barbecue sauce at the All-American Cafe for $15.
Beef barbecue sandwiches. Get yours at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court for $13, or a one pound version at the Big Show Diner for $20.
Beef fried rice. Get a plate for $17 at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court,
Beef kebabs. Get them at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court for $12.
Beef lo mein. Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court has it for $17.
Beef on a stick. Asian-style, find it at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court for $13.
Beef tacos. Authentic beef tacos with onion and cilantro on corn tortillas at Ormic's Taco King.
Beignets. Fried fresh at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $10.
Birria Tacos. Spicy, shredded beef melted together with cheese in fresh, puffy tacos at Don Elote's yellow Mexican Food stand near the entrance to Barton Colliseum, right off the Midway, three for $14.
Biscuits and gravy. Every morning, you can get yours at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe at he south end of the Midway for $5.
Black Angus burger. A half pound burger at the All American Cafe in the Food Court will run you $15.
Black Angus Pita. This is a gyro made instead with black angus beef with those vegetables and taziki sauce on pita for $16 at Paizi's Green Foods.
Blooming onion. A whole white onion, sliced through to its bottom, battered and deep fried. It's like onion rings meet a pull-apart extravaganza. $12 at the Blooming Onion stand across from Gate 5.
Boudin balls. These marvelous sausage creations can be found at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court on the south end of the Food Court for $10.
Boudin eggrolls. Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court has these at the south end of the Food Court for $10.
Boudin links. For traditional boudin links, go to Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
Breakfast burrito. Egg and sausage or egg and bacon for $5 at the funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway.
Breakfast on a Stick. Offered at the funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway.
Brisket. Farm 2 Table Project is selling a pound of sliced brisket for $20 at the Big Show Diner.
Brisket sandwich. A sandwich with six ounces of brisket is available for $18, chopped or sliced, at Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner.
Brittle. Juanita's peanut or pecan brittles can be found at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry for $12.
Bug pizza. Yes, it's still a thing. Get a slice of pizza with crickets or scorpoons for $15 at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
Burgers. Boss Hogg's offers half pound burgers. And you'll find regular sized burgers at the Big Show Diner.
Burritos. Don Elote's Mexican Food is set up near the entrance to Barton Coliseum off the Midway, with a host of different dishes. Get chicken or beef burritos packed with meat, rice, and your choice of vegetables for $12.Ormic's Taco King offers a thick cylinder of fresh hand-rolled tortilla filled with your choice of rice, beans, cheese, lettuce and your choice of chicken, beef or pork for $16.
Cake. Get a slice of cake at the Big Show Diner.
Cajun catfish. Hand seasoned and cooked up from American catfish at Gold's Concession at the south end of the Midway.
Cajun Asian Crab egg roll. Egg Roll Love by the Blue Ribbon Club has lots of different egg rolls, including this Asian Filipino fusion option that's crabmeat and mozzarella cheese in a wonton wrapper, served with Island sauce. $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more.
Cajun fried ribs. Cajun-spiced deep fried ribs have become a favorite at Boss Hog's near Gate 5. They're served with cajun fries.
Cajun nachos. Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court has a plate of these Louisiana-spiced nachos for $15.
Cajun shrimp on a stick. Several Cajun spiced shrimp grilled over open flames and served on a stick at Boss Hog's near Gate 5.
Cake. Slices are $3 at the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn. Flavors vary daily.
Calzone. Get a hot pocket of pizza filled with pepperoni or three meats at Swain's Pizza on a Stick.
Candy. the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn offers various candies for $3 a package.
Candy apples. The decades-old classic, it's an apple coated with cinnamon candy and it's available at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry and on the Midway. Fancy candy apples can be found in the Kid Zone with lollipops on the end. The Cotton Candy stand on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum and the one by Crazy Mouse both have them for $6, $7 with additional toppings.
Caramel corn crunch waffle cones. A gluten-free waffle cone full of ice cream topped with caramel popcorn makes for one heck of a dessert. Try it from Wonderstick for $9, two locations in the Food Court.
Caramel covered apples. At Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry, you can get an apple on a stick or sliced in a bowl, covered with caramel for $7. Add peanuts or M&Ms for $1 more. The Cotton Candy stand on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum and the one by Crazy Mouse, both have them for $7 with additional toppings a dollar more.
Catfish. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe is selling fried catfish dinners, made to order, for $12.
NEW! Champurrado. Don Elote's Mexican Foods near the entrance to Barton Coliseum has this traditional hot chocolate beverage that's made from corn flour and cinnamon-infused water along with cocoa and vanilla. You can get a cup for $5.
Cheeseburgers. Get one at the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Ag in Action Barn for $9. Cheeseburger baskets with fries are available at the stand next to the cheese curd stand in the Food Court for $12. Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway is $15, or $17 if you add bacon.
Cheeseburger poutine. Add some burger to your gravy and cheese curds over fries at the Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses for $17
Cheesecake. Granny's Cheesecake and More under the Ferris Wheel offers cheesecake with toppings, three trailers down with Gate 1 for $8.
Cheese fries. The Blooming Onion stand across from Gate 5 has cheese fries for $7 a tray or $10 a bucket. The Cheese Fries stand on the Midway by Marine Hill and the Wings and Fries stand by Crazy Mouse have them $9 a regular and $13 a large.
Cheese on a stick. Think corn dog, but a chunk of cheese instead of a hot dog. That's what you'll get when you order this specialty at Westmoreland Concessions, like the one in front of the Bud Light Pavilion for $7 in either American or Pepper Jack cheeses.
Cheese pizza. Swain's Pizza on a Stick sells it as a larve slice, or as a 10" mini pizza.
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Egg Roll Love has these hearty, beefy filled wontons at its food truck near the Hall of Industry, $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more.
Cherry limeade. The popular drink is available at the All American Cafe at the northwest corner of the center of the Food Court or the Gyro stand near the south end of the Midway for $8, with refills for $4.Get yours for $9 at McKinney Concessions in the Food Court and at the end of the Midway. Roger Westmoreland Concessions also has cups for $9.
Cherry streudel. The funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway has them.
Chicken and Waffles on a Stick. More than just pancake dipped chicken pieces, this is chicken dipped in waffle batter and pressed in a waffle iron for a portable version of the classic. H2Que BBQ has them, as does the brand new Sticks N Things.
Chicken barbecue sandwiches. At Mickey's Grill in the Food Court for $13, or a half pound smoked version for $15 at the Big Show Diner.
Chicken basket with fries. $10 at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe.
Chicken corn empanadas. Three beautiful handheld seasoned chicken and corn hand pies for $12, offered at Don Elote's Mexican Food.
Chicken egg roll. Filled with chicken and vegetables and served up by the Cleveland-influenced Egg Roll Love concession by the Hall of Industry, $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more. You'll also find them at Chan's Chicken on a Stick, which is returning for its first time since 2019.
Chicken gyros. Paizi's offers succulent roasted chicken in a pita with taziki sauce, tomatoes, onions and greens for a healthy bite for $14.
Chicken kebabs. Get them at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court for $12.
Chicken leg quarters. Smoked chicken leg quarters are $10 at the Big Show Diner.
Chicken on a stick. It's the name of the game at Dallas-based Sticks N Things. You can get them dipped in so many different sauces. You can also find a version at Boss Hog's near Gate 5 for $14. An Asian grilled version is available for $12 at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court, or with rice or lo mein for $16.
Chicken pitas. Paizi's offers three different flavors of chicken - rosemary, garlic, and cajun - served up with vegetables and sauce in a fresh fluffy pita for $14.
Chicken salad sandwich. Get one at the Hall of Industry concession stand.
Chicken sandwich. Hand breaded chicken sandwiches are available at the stand next to Hall Family Foods in the Food Court for $12.
Chicken strips. A basket at the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn is $8 for three strips. An order of chicken strips at L and M Concessions is $12, or get a basket at Hall Family Foods in the Food Court for $14.
Chicken tenders. You can find them at the Wings and Fries trailer near the ring toss and other games on the midway served with fries. Flavors include hot, Buffalo, honey garlic, barbecue, lemon pepper, seasoning salt, salt and pepper or honey mustard. The Wings and Fries stand on the Midway beside Crazy Mouse has them with fries for $16 a small and a large for $21.
Chicken wings. Egg Roll Love is bringing wings back to the fair, with four flavors - lemon butter pepper, garlic parmesan, sweet heat island sauce, and hot and spicy. Get a combo with fries and your choice of egg roll for $18. For flavored wings with fries, get a small for $16 or a large for $21 at the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway beside Crazy Mouse, or one with wings, tenders and fries for $28. They come in mild, hot, lemon pepper, buffalo, honey garlic, barbecue, seasoning salt, salt and pepper, or honey mustard.
Chili cheese fries. Get yours for $10 a regular or $14 a large at the Cheese Fries stand on the Midway by Marine Hill.
NEW! Chili cheese hot Cheetoes. The Hot Dog and Nachos stand between CrazyMouse and the bumper cars has trays of chili and cheese covered hot Cheetoes for $8.
Chipotle roasted cashews. Spicy, meaty cashews served by the coneful at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Chips. A bag of chips is $2 at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe. Chips are also available at the Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion for $3.
Chocolate covered bananas. Get one at Wonderstick for $5 or Granny's Cheesecake and More three trailers from Gate 1 at $7.
Chocolate covered cheesecake. Wonderstick in the food court has chocolate covered cheesecake slices for $8. The funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway offers slices for $10, as does Granny's three trailers down from Gate 1.
Chocolate covered strawberries on a stick. A popular treat you'll find at Granny's Cheesecake and More for $8, three trailers down from Gate 1.
Chocolate dipped marshmallow. Granny's Cheesecake and More three trailers away from Gate 1 has them for $5.
Cinnamon almonds. Served hot in a cone at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Cinnamon rolls. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe has them for $5.
Cinnamon pecans. Pecan halves roasted with cinnamon and sugar, served in a cone at Ozark Candy and Nuts inside the Hall of Industry.
Coffee. A cup is $3 at the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway or at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe, or at Sweet-T's on the Midway.
Coleslaw. $3 a cup at Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner.
Collard greens. Southern style with smoked bacon at the Farm 2 Table Project's Big Show Diner from Farm 2 Table Project for $3 a six ounce portion.
Cookies. Get a big cookie at the the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn for $3.
Cool Mint Crunch Dippin' Dots. The ice cream of the future has an innovative new flavor - it's a refreshing mint ice cream pebble with a crunch to it!
Corndogs. Chris's Corn Dogs on the south side of the Food Court (little yellow cart) has corndogs for $6. McKinney Concessions has several locations around the fairgrounds offering fresh batter dipped corndogs on a stick. They're $8 for a regular size or $10 for a footlong.
Corn in a cup. Get a cup of plain corn or Mexican-style corn in a cup with your choice of condiments at L and M Concessions in the Food Court.
Corn on the cob. L and M Concessions has fresh hot roasted corn on the cob and spices to jazz up your cob.
Cotton candy. You can get yours at the Southwest Concessions stand at the hill above the south end of the Midway cheapest, at the lemonade stand in the Food Court, and at the Candy Apple stand in the Kid Zone. The Midway concessions charge $7 for regular, $15 large (pictured), and $23 extra large bags.
Cowboy burger. A half pound Black Angus beef burger with swiss cheese, bacon, onion ring and barbecuse sauce, at the All-American Cafe in the Food Court for $15.
Crab and shrimp egg rolls. Egg Roll Love's Cleveland-style filled egg rolls include this seafood version, $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more.
Curly fries. Cheese Fries stand on the Midway near Marine Hill and Wings and Fries near Crazy Mouse have them $10 a regular and $14 a large. Toppings are a dollar more for each.
Deep fried cheesecake. A wonton wrapper makes this delectable dessert possible. Find it on the Midway near the bumper cars, or get yours from a local operation by going to Fried What? near Gate Five for $10, or the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway for $10. Granny's three trailers down from Gate 1 also has slices for $10.
Deep fried German chocolate brownies. Delectable brownie bites filled with caramel coconut and chocolate frosting, battered and deep fried and glazed with caramely syrup and coconut - these may be the sweetest bite you can find at the fair. It's at the L and M Concession trailer on the south end of the Food Court.
Deep fried mac and cheese. Do you remember when the very idea of deep frying macaroni and cheese was just nuts? Though you can now get them at lots of brick-and-mortar shops, you can find them on the fairgrounds at Fried What? for $9.
Deep fried Milky Way. Fried What? across from Gate 5 has them for $8.
Deep fried mini tacos. Fried What? will set you up with these and sauce for $9.
Deep fried Nutella on a stick. Granny's Cheesecake and More three trailers down from Gate 1 is offering it for $9.
Deep fried peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Fried What? has become synonymous with crazy fried creations, having come up with everything from the Dough-Re-Oreo to the fried Key lime pie. This year's entry is even better, a crustless creamy peanut butter and grape jelly creation that's gilded with powdered sugar and a raspberry boysenberry couli called Razorback Sauce. It's the 2023 Tasty Tom winner for Most Creative. Get one for $10.
Deep fried pineapple rings. Caramelized by heat, these golden rings are similar in flavor to pineapple upside down cake at L and M Concessions.
Deep fried Snickers. Yes, they still exist, they're still good, and they're at the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway for $6. Fried What? also has them for $8. They're $9 at Granny's three trailers down the Midway from Gate 1.
Deep fried strawberry shortcake, Fried What? has them for $10.
Deep fried strawberry shortcake on a stick. Granny's Cheesecake and More three trailers down the Midway from Gate 1 has a version of the classic strawberry shortcake, slid onto a stick, battered, deep fried and drizzled with strawberry sauce and powdered sugar for $9.
Deli sandwiches. You'll find a stand selling deli cold cuts on bread with condiments and such at the concession stand just inside the Hall of Industry.
Deviled strawberries. Farm 2 Table Project has these sweet fruity bits for $5 at the Big Show Diner.
Dipped ice cream cone. The ice cream stand in front of the roller coaster on the Midway has them.
Dippin' Dots. The ice cream of the future comes in 10 different flavors - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, cool mint, banana split, cookies and cream, strawberry cheesecake yogurt, rainbow ice, cookie dough and cotton candy. Prices are $8 regular. $9 medium, $11 large, with $6 for a cake cone and $7 for a waffle cone. There's a Dippin' Dots in the Food Court next to Mickey's Grill and one on the Midway next to CrazyMouse. Prices are the same.
Dough-E-Oreos. Take the idea of a fried Oreo cookie, and add it to fried cookie dough. Wrap the Oreo in that cookie dough, and you get the Dough-E-Oreo, an award-winning specialty of Fried What?.
Elote. Don Elote's Mexican Food is offering the cups of corn with mayo and toppings for $8 at its stand in front of Barton Coliseum. You can also get it on a stick for $6.
Egg rolls. Egg Roll Love out of Vicksburg, Mississippi is back this year with so many neat meals wrapped in wonton wrappers and deep fried. The Soul Food Roll, one of last year’s great surprises, was overlooked but deserves attention. It’s collard greens, mac and cheese and chicken, all staples of a good soul food meal, packaged in a way you can walk and eat them. Chipotle chicken, Cajun Asian crab, cheesesteak, and Pizza Love are other varieties offered at the food truck, and you can order batch mix-and-match orders to try them all. They are $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more - so go get some with your friends. Traditional egg rolls are available at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court for $4.
Elephant ears. They're big, flat, crispy and an alternative to the traditional funnel cake, and they can come topped with cinnamon and sugar, cherry filling, apple filling and more. Find them at the elephant ear trailer on the Midway by Guest Services and Crazy Mouse for $10, with toppings for $3.
Fancy candy apples. These candy apples are dyed pink or blue and come with cutouts, spangles and lollipops at the candy apple stand near the pony rides close to Gate 1.
Flaming Hot Cheetoes all-beef corn dog. Beef weiners encased in a Flaming Hot Cheetoes batter for a spicy version of the traditional corndog. Find them at Stephanie's Concession, the Hot Dog and Nacho Stand by the Crazy Mouse roller coaster on the Midway for $12, or $14 for a long one.
Flautas. Three chicken flautas, covered with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, $11 at Don Elote's Mexican Food off the Midway in front of Barton Coliseum.
Flauta Cups. Ormic Taco King is offering three beef flautas in a cup with lettuce, sour cream and sauce, for an easy-to-carry snack for $10.
Floats. Two Brothers Concession at the corner of the Midway and Marine Hill has floats for $7. Get a root beer float at Wonderstick for $8 regular or $10 large. Or get one for $8 at the Funnel Cake Elephant Ear stand by Crazy Mouse and Guest Services.
Footlong hot dogs. The stand between the cheese curds and Chan's Chinese Foods has them for $9.
French fries. The Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Ag in Action Barn offers fries for $6.
Fried brownies. Two dipped and fried brownies with ice cream. Find them at Fried What? near Gate 5, two for $10.
Fried cheese curds. Hall Family Foods is offering this new item for the Arkansas State Fair. The Hutchinson, Kansas operator is also offering four flavors of cheese curds, battered, fried and served with your choice of three sauces. They're $15 for a tray or $20 for a bucket. You can also get a sampler with all four flavors for $25.
Fried Food Sampler. The funnel cake stand up the hill from the south end of the Midway is offering a sampler of two fried Oreos, two fried cookie dough balls, and two fried mini Snicker Bars. Perfect if you want to sample a little bit of everything for $10.
Fried green tomatoes. Get a tray of them served with ranch dressing for $10.
Fried ice cream. Fried What? offers scoops of batter fried ice cream for $10.
Fried Key lime pie. Frozen wedges of Key lime pie on a stick, dipped in batter and deep fried for a tangy treat. Get yours at Fried What? near Gate 5 for $10,
Fried Oreos. Though these battered and deep fried filled cookies have become so ubiquitous you can find them at brick and mortar restaurants here and there, you can find them four for $6 or six for $8 at the Southwest Concessions funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway. You can also get them at Fried What? across from Gate 5, six for $10. Or get a whole bucket full of fried Oreos - that's 10! - for $18, And Two Brothers Concession, the ice cream stand at the corner of the Midway and Marine Hill, has them $8 a tray. They're $10 for a tray from the Funnel Cake Elephant Ear stand near Crazy Mouse and at Granny's three trailers down from Gate 1.
Fried pecan pie. Wedges of pecan pie on a stick, battered and deep fried, come out gooey and hot. You'll find them at Fried What? near Gate 5 for $10.
Fried pickles. Bernell Austin's creation from the Duchess Drive-In of Atkins, Arkansas has spread from coast to coast, and at our state's largest event, you can find them at Fried What? near Gate 5 served with ranch dressing for $10.
Fried pies. Like Yo Mama's sells all sorts of flavors of fried pies inside the Arts and Crafts Building. They're packed and ready to go, the perfect last minute grab and go thing to take with you when you're heading out.
Fried smoked BBQ ribs. H2Que BBQ is offering bones of fried ribs that are first hickory smoked, then fried, then dunked in a housemade sweet teriyaki sauce for an experience you won't soon forget.
Fried S'mores. A marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers, battered and deep fried, sold at Fried What? across from Gate 5 for $10.
Fried Snickers bar. Battered, deep fried candy bar is molten when bitten into. The chocolate, caramel and pecan delight can be found at Fried What? near Gate 5, or at the funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway.
Fried Strawberry Shortcake. Vanilla sponge and strawberries in their own juice, dipped in batter, fried, and topped with whipped cream. Find it at Fried What? near Gate 5.
Fried Twinkies. It's been more than a decade since this sweet confection in this configuration first hit the scene. You can get them at the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway for $5. Fried What? also offers the Hostess product battered and deep fried across from Gate 5 for $7. They're available at the Funnel Cake Elephant Ear stand by Crazy Mouse for $8. And Granny's three trailers away from Gate 1 is charging $9.
Fries. A rundown of where to get fries at the fair:
- Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe - $3
- L and M Concessions in the Food Court - $5
- The Blooming Onion Stand across from Gate 5 - $6 for a tray, $9 a bucket.
- Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway - $8 fresh cut
- Hall Family Foods on the west side of the Food Court - $8 a tray, $10 a bucket
- The Cheese Fries stand in the Midway by Marine Hill has them $8 regular and $12 large.
- Wings and Fries on the Midway by Crazy Mouse are $8 small and $12 large.
Frosted Flake Chicken. Forget about battered and deep fried. L and M Concessions is bringing a new twist to chicken-on-a-stick by covering tender morsels of chicken breast with Frosted Flakes for a sweet and meaty combination.
Frozen Lemonade. Cheapest on site is the Cotton Candy stand on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum, where a regular cup is $6 and you can add a flavor for $1. McKinney Concessions has souvenir cups of frozen lemonade for $11, and 64 ounce buckets for $20. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick is offering frozen lemonade for $12 for 32 ounces with a $10 refill, and $20 for 64 ounces with a $10 refill.
Fruit punch. You can get a really good fruit punch made from a family recipe at the Lipton Iced Tea Boxes at the south end of the Midway and in the food court for $5 a medium, $8 a large, and $4 a refill. It's also at the Corn Dog stand in the Midway by the Ferris Wheel for $5 for 16 ounces and $9 for 32 ounces.
Fudge. Served in a small rectangular tub with a small spoon in several flavors - chocolate, Snickers, chocolate salted caramel, peanut butter, turtle, and chocolate walnut - $5 a tub at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Funnel cakes. The traditional funnel cakes we all known and love. The cheapest I've found so far is from Two Brothers Concession, which offers theirs for $8 each with caramel or chocolate on top for a dollar more. It's $10 at the funnel cake stand next to the Busch Light Cooking Shack at the south end of the Midway, with $2 for toppings like apple, cherry, blueberry, cinnamon, chocolate syrup. or bacon. They are also offered at the Roger Westmoreland Concessions for $10, with $3 for each topping added - choose Bavarian cream, chocolate, cherry, apple, strawberry, or cream. You can also get them for that price at the Funnel Cake Elephant Ear stand by Crazy Mouse.
Funnel cake sundae. Yes, you can get a scoop of vanilla ice cream on your funnel cake. It's $15 for ice cream on a funnel cake. Fruit topping is $3 more.
Garlic fries. H2Que BBQ has these excellent seasoned fries at its location near the entrance to Barton Colliseum off the Midway.
Gatorade. Get a bottle at the Busch Light Cooking Shack for $5.
Giant pecan rolls on a stick. A more than double sized portion of the traveler's classic, at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Glow in the Dark Cotton Candy. I have to see this to believe it, and I haven't seen it yet. It's at the candy apple stand in the Kid Zone near the pony rides.
Gravy fries. Poutine but without the cheese, these are fries doused in brown gravy. They're $10 a regular size and $13 a large at the Cheese Fries stand on the Midway near Marine Hill.
Greek salad. The Gyro fry truck near the south end of the Midway sells these complete with lettuce, olives, Feta, black olives, tomatoes, onions, taziki sauce and your choice of meat for $16.
NEW! Green beans. Kickin' green beans from Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner for $3.
Grilled chicken chipotle nachos. Egg Roll Love has these stacks of tortilla chips topped with grilled chicken, cheddar cheese and Island chipotle sauce.
Gumbo. For the person who wants to make sure to be warm both inside and out as the temperatures drop, this Andouille and shrimp gumbo is from Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $10, or a seafood version for $11.
Gyro fries. Hot French fries topped with gyro meat, feta cheese and cheddar cheese can be found at the Gyro Fry truck near the south end of the Midway for $16.
Gyros. Fort Smith's famed Paizi's has been bringing its excellent gyros to the Arkansas State Fair for a couple of decades. These fresh beef-and-lamb cone cuts are laid into fresh pita and topped with taziki, tomatoes, onions and are always made to order,. They're $14, with Feta an extra buck. A gyro basket with fries can be found at Bennett Concessions' Gyro Fry stand at the south end of the Midway for $16.
Gyro platter. A big platter with gyro meat, rice, vegetables and salad is $20 at Paizi's Greek Foods in the Food Court.
Half-Pound Black Angus Cheeseburger. This large hand-patted burger comes with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and condiment at the All-American Cafe in the Food Court.
Hamburgers. Here's where to find them (see also Cheeseburgers)
- Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion - $7, a dollar extra for cheese.
- Busch Light Cooking Shack by the FFA Ag in Action Barn - $8
- L and M Concessions in the Food Court - $8, with cheese an additional dollar
- Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe - $10.
- Hall Family Foods in the Food Court has hamburger baskets for $11, with cheese another buck
- Boss Hogg's $12 with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle for two dollars more. Double is $16.
- Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway - $14
Hawaiian BBQ Bacon Pineapple Cheeseburgers. Fresh hand-patted beef, grilled pineapple, crispy bacon and barbecue sauce all on a Hawaiian sweet bun, $10 from L and M Concessions.
Hillbilly Bowl. So, it starts with a bed of fries, then a mound of pulled pork barbecue. It's topped with barbecue sauce and macaroni and cheese, then jalapenos and cheddar cheese sauce, and then sauteed onions and peppers. It's a hearty bowl they'll be served up at Boss Hog's/Cheryl's Famous by Gate 5 for $18.
Horchata. Don Elote Mexican Foods offers the popular Mexican beverage. Ormic's Taco King also has it for $5 and $8.
Hot Cheetoes with cheese. Stephanie's Concessions in front of the Ring of Fire off the Midway has them by the trayful.
Hot Chocolate. When the weather is cool, hot chocolate's just right for sipping. It's $3 a cup at the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway and at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe.
Hot dogs. A traditional hot dog can be acquired for $5 at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe. A kids hot dog is $8 at Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway. You can also get a kid's meal with a hot dog and fries at the All American Cafe in the Food Court for $15.
Hot Mess Turkey Leg. A smoked, split turkey leg filled with macaroni and cheese, baked beans, tortilla chips, pulled pork, nacho cheese, and jalapenos at H2Que BBQ.
Hot water corn bread. Rounds of hot, buttery cornbread served on the side for one of the many dinners offered at Cheryl's Famous/Boss Hog's - or you can get a handful on their own.
Hot wings. Boss Hog's does hot wings. You can find them at the Wings and Fries trailer near the ring toss and other games on the midway. Flavors include hot, Buffalo, honey garlic, barbecue, lemon pepper, seasoning salt, salt and pepper or honey mustard.
Ice cream - hand dipped. If you're looking for scoopable ice cream, go to the new Hiland Kids Zone in front of the Hall of Industry and get Hiland Dairy pints - vanilla, chocolate, Moose Tracks, chocolate chip cookie dough, butter pecan, and Cookies Overload for $3 a pint. Or get an ice cream cone at the Funnel Cake Elephant Ears stand near Crazy Mouse and Guest Services.
Ice cream novelties. Get a chocolate covered vanilla ice cream popsicle, a Nutty Royale sundae cone, or an ice cream sandwich for $2 at the Hiland Dairy stand in front of the Hall of Industry.
Ice cream - soft serve. Two Brothers Concession by the Turkey Leg stand in the middle of the Midway offers soft serve chocolate, vanilla, and swirl ice cream for $5 a small or $8 for a large in a cone or a cup. Wonderstick in the Food Court sells ice cream in its iconic J shaped cones for $8. They also have waffle cones for $7 and $5 for a regular cone, $7 for a bowl or $5 for a cup, all in vanilla or chocolate soft-serve.
Ice cream sandwiches. Pick up an ice cream sandwich at the Hiland Dairy stand in front of the Hall of Industry for $2.
Iced tea. The Lipton Iced Tea Boxes are back, both in the Food Court and by the Swine Barn at the end of the Midway. They're $5 a regular, $8 a large, and $4 for refills. They also have Tea Buckets available for $18 with a $9 refill. You can also get sweet and unsweet tea at the Westmoreland Concession locations. Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court has iced tea for $8.
Hot tip (or cold tip): The Lipton Iced Tea Box by the Swine Barn has flavored syrups you can add to your iced tea or hot coffee!
Italian Sausage. Long rolled sausages can be found here and there on the fairgrounds, usually cooked in a big skillet or on a hot griddle with onions. Get them on a stick or in a bun, depending on where you go. The stand next to Hall Family Foods has them for $10. Big sections are available at Gold's Skillet across from Boss Hog's. Sweet T's by the turkey leg stand at the base of Marine Hill for $14.
Jalapeno poppers. Fried and filled with cream cheese at Fried What? six for $9 with ranch dressing. See also Texas Twinkies.
Jalapeno popper potato salad. Get a cup for $3 at Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner.
Jumbo exploded spud with pulled pork. Farm 2 Table Project has these massive stuffed potatoes for $12 at the Big Show Diner.
Jumbo pickles. You can get them for $3 at the Hot Dog and Pickle stand by the bumper cars on the Midway. You can also find a big pickle at the Lipton Iced Tea Boxes for $4.
Jumbo pretzels. Swain's Pizza on a Stick offers huge pretzels studded with large grain salt. You can even get them covered in cheese and even pepperonis.
Jungle punch. Get a bottle of this kiddie drink in lemon, orange or fruit punch for $2.
Kettle corn. Mr. Keith's Kettle Corn is set up again just downhill from Barton Coliseum, and he's ready to go with big bags of his famous product. You can get regular kettle corn for $6 small, $8 medium and $10 large - or caramel, Cheddar, or Little Rock Mix for $7 a small, $9 , and $11 large. You can also get sweetened just-popped popcorn from the Michener concession by the Hall of Industry (look for the red and blue trailer). $6 for a regular and $10 a large.
Kickin' Bourbon Chicken on a Stick. Stick N' Things at the south end of the Food Court has this marvelous fried chicken on a stick with slices of potato, pickle and onion under a smoky, spice-full bourbon glaze with green onions.
Kool-Aid. H2Que BBQ has red and grape Kool-Aid.
Krazy Fries. An entire plate of fresh-sliced paper-thin skin-on potato slices, covered with bacon and cheese at the All-American Cafe in the Food Court for $15.
Lemonade. Prices around the fair:
- Mickey's Grill has lemonade $5 for regular and $8 for large, with a $5 refill.
- The Hot Dog and Nacho stand by the bumper cars offers $5 for regular and $8 a large, and a jumbo for $12, all with half price refills in souvenir cups.
- The Corn Dog stand by the Ferris Wheel charges $5 a regular and $9 a large with $4 refills.
- The candy apple stand near Gate 1 and the Kids Zone offers their, 42 ounces for $8 with a $4 refill - and they will refill ANY souvenir cup for that price. They also have a 64 ounce jug for $15 with an $8 refill.
- Gator's Cajun Food sells cups for $8.
- L and M Concessions offers cups for $8.
- All American Cafe offers theirs for $8, with $4 refills.
- Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court offers theirs for $8, plain or blueberry, strawberry, or cherry.
- The Gyro stand near the south end of the midway is offering lemonade for $8 with $4 refills.
- Swaim's Pizza on a Stick - $9 for 32 ounces, $18 for a 64 ounce jug with a $9 refill.
- Roger Westmoreland Concessions - $9.
- Blooming Onion stand near Gate 5 - $9 for a 32 ounce cup, $18 for a 64 ounce jug, $25 for a 64 ounce tanker. Refills are $8 for the jugs and tankers.
- Lemonade stand on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum - $9 for 32 ounce, $16 for 64 ounces.
Lemon Shake-Ups. Find them at McKinney Concessions for $9 in a souvenir cup. Add cherry or strawberry for a dollar more.
Lemon Twang Chicken on a Stick. This version of the chicken skewer by Sticks N' Things is chicken with slices of potato, pickle, and onion sprinkled with lemon pepper, deep fried, and topped with a lemon syrup and crunchy lemon bits. A real winner.
Limeade. Get yours at Hall Family Foods next to Paizi's, $8 for a souvenir cup with $4 refills. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick has limeades $9 for 32 ounces.
Loaded baked potato. Grab one at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe or the Bud Light Pavilion for $15. L and M Concession in the Food Court also has them.
Loaded shrimp cajun fries. Egg Roll Love is offering plates of fries topped with grilled garlic shrimp, cheddar cheese, Island chipotle sauce, onions, peppers, mushrooms and mango salsa.
Loaded shrimp cajun nachos. Egg Roll Love is offering plates of tortilla chips covered with grilled garlic shrimp, cheddar cheese, chipotle sauce, onions, peppers, mushrooms and mango salsa.
Loaded fries. A tray of hot fries topped with cheese, ranch, sour cream, chives and bacon bits can be obtained for $12 at the Blooming Onion stand across from Gate 5.
Loaded tater tots. A tray of fresh fried tater tots loaded with bacon bits, sour cream, cheese, ranch and chives for $10 at the Blooming Onion stand across from Gate 5.
Love Boat of Fries. Egg Roll Love by the Hall of Industry is offering "The Love Boat of Fries," a basket of fries topped with your choice of sauce (barbecue, lemon pepper, island sauce or garlic parmesan) for $10.
Mac and cheese loaded baked potato. Get yours at L and M Concessions in the Food Court.
NEW! Mac and cheese stuffed burgers. It's two quarter pound patties with mac and cheese stuffed in-between. You can find it at the black Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway for $18. Takes a few minutes to make.
Meatballs. They're offered by Sweet-T's, the Pork Tenderloin stand on the Midway, next to the turkey leg guy. They're $14. That may also be the price for a meatball sandwich.
Meat the Mac. H2Que's epic meal-in-a-cup layers pulled pork barbecue, baked beans and barbecue sauce along with its creamy macaroni and cheese to give you a complete and portable barbecue feast.
Mexican Street Corn Pizza. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick always aims to outdo itself, and this year is no exception. Check out this creation, which is kernels of corn, cilantro leaves, and cheese on a homemade white sauce base.
Milkshakes. You can find them for $7 at Two Brothers Concession at the intersection of the Midway and Marine Hill or at the south end of the Midway. Wonderstick has them in chocolate or vanilla for $8.
Mini pizzas. Personal pan pizzas are available at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick for $15.
Mustard greens. Served by themselves or as a side at Cheryl's Famous, part of Boss Hog's at Gate 5.
My Big Fat Greek Gyro. Paizi's oversizes everything about its traditional gyro.
Nacho cheese fries. Get a large tray at the Spuds and More on the Midway.
Nachos. You can find all sorts of varieties of nachos across site.
- Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe offers them for $5.
- The Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Ag in Action Barn offers cheese nachos for $6 and chili cheese nachos for $7.
- Mickey's Grill in the Food Court has cheese nachos for $7, $8 with chili, and $12 for barbecue nachos.
- Hot Dogs and Nachos stand by Crazy Mouse, they're $7 for just cheese or $8 for chili and cheese.
- Bud Light Pavilion for $7.
- L and M Concessions in the Food Court has theirs for $8.
- The stand next to the cheese curd stand has them for $8 or you can get a bucket for $10.
- McKinney Concessions in the Food Court and the end of the Midway has buckets of nachos for $10.
- Ormic's Taco King has them for $8 with just melted cheese on chips, $10 with beef or chicken, and $15 with lettuce, tomato, meat, sour cream and cheese.
- They're $10 at Roger Westmoreland Concession booths at the center of the Food Court (funnel cake stand) and in front of the Bud Light Pavilion.
The OMG Chicken Sandwich. Newcomer Hall Family Foods is bringing a new creation, The OMG Chicken Sandwich, to the masses. This creation takes a fried chicken breast hand breaded with Frosted Flakes and places it between two halves of a Krispy Kreme donut with a maple syrup and slices of crisp bacon. It's $15 at their stand on the west side of the Food Court.
Parfait. Get an ice cream parfait with Oreo or banana at the candy apple stand in the Kids Zone near the pony rides.
Pecan patties. Juanita's lovely praline-like pecan patties are available at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Pecan rolls. The classic automobile travel snack once popularized by Stuckey's and other gas station chains have been refined and are created with fresh pecans by Ozark Candy and Nuts, which sells them in the Hall of Industry, $4 for regular and $9 a large.
Pepperoni pretzel. Big, fat, doughy, crisp, and topped with mozzarella and pepperoni, these oversized pretzels are sure to delight. Find them at Swain's Pizza on a Stick,
Pepsi products. The Arkansas State Fair has a contract for Pepsi products, so Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Starry are available site-wide.
Philly bowls. Sweet T's by the turkey leg stand on the Midway has them for $16. Boss Hogg offers one with shaved ribeye, fries, Monterrey jack cheese, peppers and onions for $18.
Philly steak sandwich. You'll get a bun full of hot beef, sauteed peppers and onions, and Swiss cheese at Gold's Skillet at the corner of the Food Court. A one pound version of the classic, made from Santa Maria grilled tri-tip, will run you $20 at the Farm 2 Table Project Big Show Diner. A smaller version is available at Sweet T's by the turkey leg stand at the base of Marine Hill for $16.
Pickle pizza. It's been around a while, but in 2022 it really made a splash as Swaim's pickle pizza went viral. Served on a white sauce based pie with mozzarella, this puckering combination is available by the slice.
Pickles. Mickey's Grill has big pickles for sale for $5 each.
Pineapple whip. The delectable pineapple dessert is available as just the pineapple sorbet soft serve or twisted with cream at Two Brothers Concession at the south end of the Midway, next to the Busch Light Cooking Shack, $5 small and $8 large cone or cup, or the same price with vanilla in a swirl.
Pink candy apples. You'll find them at the cotton candy stand near Gate 1 in the Kids Zone.
Pizza. You can get it by the slice at Swain's Pizza on a Stick - $8 for a big slice of pepperoni or cheese, $10 for pickle pizza, $13 for a stuffed slice and $15 for a bug pizza slice. On the Midway at the Italian Pizza stand by Crazy Mouse, it's $6 for a slice of cheese or one topping or $7 for three meat. If you want a whole pie - pepperoni, double cheese, Hawaiian, or sausage, it's $40. And if you want a three meat whole large pizza there, it's $45.
Pizza bread. A new item - though similar to other items. This is bread similar to cheese sticks, either with just cheese or with pepperoni. $10 at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
Pizza on a stick. It's what Swaim's has become known for - big paddles of pizza dough with sauce, cheese and your choice of toppings. Pepperoni sticks are always ready to go, but you can choose your own toppings for an additional wait time. Each stick $18.
Polish Boy eggrolls. Egg Roll Love has these polish sausage and mozarella filled eggrolls - $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more,
Polish sausage. These heavily spiced pork sausages are cooked with peppers and onions and served on a bun. L and M Concession offers theirs for $9. The stand next to the cheese curd shop in the Food Court has them for $10 in a bun. Get them at Gold's Skillet, the huge skillet behind the All-American Cafe in the Food Court. Sweet T's by the turkey leg stand at the base of Marine Hill has them for $14.
Popcorn. Wonderstick has individual popcorn $3 for small and $5 for large. The Cotton Candy stands on the Midway have regular for $6 and large for $8.
Pork Belly. Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner is offering a couple of different pork belly items this year, including a three meat sandwich that's a pound of pork consisting of pork belly, pork butt, and pork rib meat for $20.
Pork chops. Boss Hog's near Gate 5 and Gold's Concession at the end of the Midway both offer whole pork chops grilled over flames. They run $14, $16 and $16, depending on size. You can get the whole pork chop dinner with two sides and hot water cornbread for $12 more.
Pork rinds/pork skins. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe has bags fresh fried for $6. Michener's concession next to the Hall of Industry has fresh fried pork skins for $7 for plain, barbecue, or Cajun flavors.
Pork tenderloin. The All-American Cafe operated by Bennett Concessions in the Food Court offers a massively huge pork tenderloin on a rather normal sized bun for $15. It's also available at Sweet T's, the Italian Sausage concession at the Midway and Marine Hill, for $16.
Pork waffle. You've heard about chicken and waffles, for sure. How about pork waffles? The great folks from Jonesboro's popular H2Que BBQ are serving up a Belgian waffle with pulled pork in the batter, topped with pulled pork and a bourbon-infused syrup on top for an easy to share, slightly messy turn on the classic that's sure to cause lots of commotion on the Midway.
Potato salad. Get Southwestern style or Jalapeno popper style at the Big Show Diner from Farm 2 Table Project for $3.
Poutine. Gravy and cheese curds over fries. Enjoy the Canadian-inspired savory snack at the Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses the Midway. You can also find them $10 regular and $14 large at the Cheese Fries stand on the Midway by Marine Hill. Burgers and Poutine stand near the funhouses on the Midway advertises theirs as "authentic poutine" and charges $14.
Pralines. Pam's Homemade Pralines are available at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry for $5.
Praline pecans. Sweet, roasted pecans flavored just like the traditional New Orleans confection, served up by Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Pretzels. Get a soft pretzel at the Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion for $6. Swain's Pizza on a Stick has large, doughy, soft pretzels for $10. Get one with pepperoni for $12.
Quesabirria Tacos. Spicy, shredded beef melted together with cheese in fresh, puffy tacos. A new classic for the Midway. You'll find them at Don Elote's yellow Mexican Food stand near the entrance to Barton Colliseum, right off the Midway, three for $14.
Quesadillas. At Ormic's Taco King, you can get an oversized tortilla filled with cheese for $10, or with chicken, beef or pork for $13. Don Elote's Mexican Food by the entrance of Barton Coliseum has chicken and steak quesadillas for $12 each with salsa and sour cream.
Raja con Queso Tamales. Something hearty for the fair, but without meat? Go with Don Elote's handmade tamales packed with poblano peppers and cheese for a satisfying packet of love.
Rattlesnake Rattlers. L & M Concessions came up with a new idea. They take corn on the cob, steam it, split it in four, then dust and dunk the corn quarters into spice mixes and serve it up hot.
Red beans and rice. The traditional Monday dish of all Louisianans, you'll find a six ounce portion at the Big Show Diner for $4, complete with Andouille sausage. You can also get a bowl at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $9.
Red velvet funnel cake. The Southwest Concessions trailer next to the Busch Light Cooking Shack at the south end of the Midway has these for $10. Roger Westmoreland Concession in the Food Court also has this delectable variety of the traditional treat for $12.
Reuben sandwiches. Massively large Reubens served on rye bread can be found at the concession with the Gold's gigantic skillets behind the All-American Cafe.
Ribeye steaks. Get a fresh, hot, flame-grilled ribeye at Boss Hog's near Gate 5.
Ribeye steak sandwich. A hot ribeye steak served on a bun, at Boss Hogg's near Gate 5, for $16.
Ribs. They're available at Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner has a third rack of baby back ribs for $12. Smoked or fried, you can find them at Boss Hog's near Gate 5 and at the south end of the Midway. The full rack will run you $38, a half rack is $22, and an order of three bones with fries is $14. Get a full dinner with two sides for $12 more.
Rice bowls. Looking for a complete meal that's not bacon-wrapped or deep fried? Paizi's offers golden rice topped with both sauteed and fresh vegetables, your choice of protein and a slather of taziki sauce for $16.
Salted caramel cashews. Fresh cashews with a lovely sweet and salty coating, served up in a cone at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Salted caramel pecans. Same as above, but with pecans.
Sausage biscuit. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe has sausage biscuits for $5.
Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe offers them for $6.
Sausage with onions and peppers. Get it in a bun or in a tray, hot and ready for $15, at Pat's Kitchen in the Food Court.
Scorpion pizza. Yes, it's still available. A slice at Swain's Pizza on a Stick
Seafood gumbo. Get it at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court for $11 a bowl.
Shaved Ice in Three Seasonal Flavors. Kona Ice at the west end of the Food Court is offering Cranky Candy Corn, Kooky Candy Apple, and Sweet Caramel Apple flavored shaved ice alongside its traditional flavors - for some exceptionally unusual cool treats. Best of all, with the combination of cane sugar and stevia, these shaved ice creations average less than 50 calories each.
NEW! Shrimp fried rice. $16 at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court.
NEW! Shrimp lo mein. Get yours for $16 at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court.
Shrimp on a Stick. Boss Hog's has the Cajun seasoned and battered deep fried shrimp on a stick for $12.
Shrimp pitas. Love gyros but want something lighter? Paizi's has seasoned and seared shrimp served with vegetables in a pita waiting for you for $16.
Slushes. You can mix and match your own flavors over soft ice at the Screamers Slush Lab on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum, where it's $5 a slush and $6 a Screamer (whatever that is!) and $12 for a souvenir cup. The Super Slush Lab two trailers from Gate 1 has regular sized mix-your-own slushes for $6 and larges or $14, with refills for $5. Flavors include blue raspberry, lemon, grape, lime, cream soda, and cherry.
Smashburgers. Farm 2 Table Project has these at the Big Show Diner. $7.50 for a quarter pound or $15 for a double.
NEW! Smoked baby back rib sandwich. Farm 2 Table Project is offering this delicacy for $15 at the Big Show Diner.
NEW! Smoked chicken sandwich. A half pound of pulled smoked chicken on a sandwich for $15 at the Big Show Diner.
NEW! Smoked pig shots. Cheese and smoked meat wrapped in bacon, served with barbecue sauce, at Farm 2 Table Project at the Big Show Diner, three for $10.
NEW! Smoked pork belly sandwich. A 3/4 pound pork belly sandwich smoked with hickory, can be found at the Big Show Diner by Farm 2 Table Project for $15.
Smoked sausage on a stick. You can find a lot of vendors around the fair with smoked sausage, but H2Que's version takes prime sausage and smokes it over hickory for extraordinary flavor.
Snickers ice cream bars. Hiland Dairy has them at their stand
Snocones. On the Midway near Gate 1, there's a candy apple stand selling snocones in lime, blue raspberry, and cherry. They're also available at the Cotton Candy stand near Crazy Mouse and Guest Services for $7 in the same flavors.
Soda prices - bottles (Pepsi products)
- Big Show Diner - $4 for 20 ounces.
- The Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn - $4.
- Two Brothers Concessions at Midway and Marine Hill - $4
- Lipton Iced Tea Boxes - $4.
- L and M Concessions - $4.
- Chris's Corn Dogs - $4
- Hot Dog and Nachos stand by the bumper cars - $5 a bottle.
Soda prices - fountain drinks (Pepsi products)
- Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe - $3 for 20 ounces, $5 for 32 ounces.
- Cheese Fries stand on the Midway - $4 for a small with a $2 refill.
- Big Show Diner - $4 for 20 ounces, $5 for 24 ounces.
- Busch Light Cooking Shack - $t5 for 24 ounces.
- Ormic's Taco King - $5 for regular or $8 for large.
- Wonderstick - $5 for regular or $8 for large in a souvenir cup, with a $5 refill.
- Mickey's Grill - $5 for regular, $8 for large, $5 refill
- Roger Westmoreland Concessions - $5 regular and $9 large.
- Boss Hogg's (both stands) - $9.
- McKinney Concessions - $9 in a souvenir cup, $5 refill, or $18 for a 64 ounce jug with a $9 refill.
- Blooming Onion stand - $9 for a 32 ounce cup with a $5 refill. Also a strawberry collector's cupful for $10.
Soul Food Roll. This egg roll from the Egg Roll Love concession is filled with collard greens, mac and cheese and barbecue chicken. Truly an unusual way to experience these three flavors. $7 for one, $13 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four, $30 for five, and $5 each if you get six or more.
Spiral spuds. $12 at the Cheese Fries stand on the Midway near Marine Hill.
Steak biscuit. Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe offers steak biscuits for $6, or with egg and cheese for $7.
NEW! Steak house fries. New to the fair, Farm 2 Table Project is griddle-frying these flat, wide cut potatoes and serving them up for $3, $5, and $7 an order.
Steak sandwich. A steak with swiss and onions on a hoagie roll for $15 at Patton's Concession at the Midway Cafe,
Strawberry lemonade. Chan's Chinese Foods has strawberry lemonade for $8. You can also find strawberry lemonade at the candy apple cart next to the petting zoo in the Kids Zone, $10 for 32 ounces with a $4 refill.
Strawberries and Cream. Don Elote's little taco stand near the Midway and the entrance to Barton Coliseums offers up all sorts of Mexican delights, including this fresh and wonderful dessert featuring fresh strawberries and real whipped cream.
Street Tacos. Three chicken or steak tacos in corn tortillas with onions and cilantro for $11 at Don Elote Mexican Foods near the entrance to Barton Coliseum. Or get three with fries in chicken, beef or pork for $16 at the Gyro concession near the south end of the Midway.
Stuffed mac and cheeseburgers. Technically, now they're made with two separate 1/4 pound patties, it's not quite so stuffed - but since they're filled with macaroni and cheese, they're even crazier than before. Get your stuffed burger at the Burgers and Poutine stand near the Ring of Fire.
Stuffed pizza. Get a hearty slice of three meat stuffed pizza at Swain's Pizza on a Stick.
Stuffed smoked turkey leg. H2Que BBQ has them packed with spicy rie or mac and cheese.
Sucker. Suckers are at the candy apple stand near the pony rides.
Sundaes. They're at the Funnel Cake and Elephant Ear stand near Crazy Mouse and Guest Services for $7.
Sweet tea. All American Cafe and the Gyro stand near the south end of the Midway offers theirs for $8, with refills for $4.
Taco Cheese Nachos. Not just your ordinary nachos, but nachos that are everythng a taco wants to be, but on tortilla chips, Find it at the Busch Light Cooking Shack by the FFA Ag in Action Barn.
Tacos. Authentic Mexican street tacos can be found at Ormic's Taco King at the heart of the Food Court. They're offered in chicken, beef and pork and are $12 for three tacos plus cilantro, lime and onions. Tacos are also available in chicken, beef or pork at the gyro fry stand near the south end of the Midway See also Street Tacos.
Taffy. The old fashioned confection comes in more than a dozen flavors. You can take home a big bag from Ozark Candy and Nuts inside the Hall of Industry. Traditional and sugar-free taffy is $3.75 for a quarter pound bag.
Tamales. Don Elote's carries excellent hand-rolled chicken tamales at its little yellow food cart just off the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum for $3.
Texas Twinkies. These aren't pastries, but bacon wrapped jalapenos filled with a seasoned blend of cheese and smoked brisket. It's one of the many new items being served at the Big Show Diner, which is now being operated by the Farm 2 Table Project.
Tuna salad sandwich. Available at the Hall of Industry concession stand.
Turkey legs. Mickey's Grill in the Food Court has them for $18. Boss Hog's at the north end of the Food Court and at the south end of the Midway sells them for $20. H2Que in the Food Court, the sausage and pepper stand at the base of Marines Hill, and Gold's Concession at the south end of the Midway all have them.
Vegetable fried rice. A plate is $12 at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court
Vegetable lo mein. Get a plate at Chan's Chinese Foods on the west end of the Food Court for $12.
Veggie pita. Looking for meat-free eats? Paizi's offers its vegetable pita with or without taziki sauce in fresh, pliant pita bread for $13.
Waffle Cheeseburger. L and M Concessions offers their burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion with a little syrup drizzle between two waffles. It's $10.
Walking taco. A large snack bag of Dorito's nacho cheese chips with all the fillings you'd expect in a taco -lettuce, sour cream, tomato, sauce and your choice of protein at Ormic's Taco King for $8. Don Elote Mexican Foods offers this as well for $13.
Water. Prices at various stands:
- Big Show Diner - $3 a bottle.
- Busch Light Cooking Shack - $3 a bottle.
- Mickey's Grill - $3 a bottle.
- L and M Concessions - $3 a bottle.
- Boss Hogg's (both stands) $3.
- Wonderstick - $4 a bottle.
- Gyro stand at the south end of the Midway - $4 a bottle.
- Hot Dog and Nacho Stand by the bumper cars - $4 a bottle.
- Two Brothers Concession - $4.
- Lipton Iced Tea Boxes - $4
- Blooming Onion stand - $4
- Swaim's Pizza on a Stick - $5 a bottle.
- Roger Westmoreland Concessions - $5
- Wings and Fries on the Midway by Crazy Mouse - $5
Watermelon lemonade. A true taste of summer! Roger Westmoreland concession trailers carry this variation on the traditional fair drink.
Wonderstick. It's back - the gluten-free J shaped corn tubes filled with soft serve ice cream for $8.
Yams. Cheryl's Famous at Boss Hog's offers sweet candied yams as a side or on their own.
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