Hello! I'm Kat Robinson, and I preach the gospel of Arkansas food. And every year in October, I take time out from traveling the state and digging through research to create for you a guide to all the neat new things you'll find to eat at the Arkansas State Fair, alongside all those delectable delights you go back for year after year.
This year, big things are coming to the Fair in cones! There's also great balls of... well, read on for that. And we have reached the point where the $20 turkey leg is the baseline price.
The vendors who return to the fair each year are hardworking folks like you and me. They're managing to stay on top of things despite rising food and fuel costs. The prices may seem high for what you're getting - but these folks are paying a premium to be there, just so you can have your corndog and funnel cake.
New vendors at this year include a mac and cheese truck, a cobbler trailer, and The Lord's Kitchen, out of Farmington. They operate on a donation-base there, but will have a set price point for the fair. I urge you to stop by and chat with these guys, they're good folks.
There's also Delia's Delights, operating out of the Midway Cafe this year, another local operation. They do breakfast, for us early fairgoers.
SO - here we go!
This year's neat and new fair foods you need to check out!
McKinney Concessions, which has several trucks around the fair, debuts a new corndog this year with the Blue Taki Corndog - a spicy and bright version of the classic. This is the stick you'll see waved around from the fair, and my kid says this is the one to try.
Two of the debut foods we really should be talking about are in a cone. First off, tell me how sweet this is - a cone full of cobbler? Huston Concessions makes its Arkansas State Fair debut with a bevy of cone-borne treats, including Cobbler In A Cone. Whether's it's traditional peach, apple, or cherry or something crazy - like the strawberry lemonade Cobbler in a Cone they offered at this year's Oklahoma State Fair - it's going to be a new sensation for all of us!
More cones? Wonderstick is back with two locations - one by Gate 5, the other on the west side of the food court. The Sundae concession is back on the midway. Cones are in this year!
The Lord's Kitchen is the place to get catfish this year - it's alpha-gal friendly (IYKYK) and it's cooked hot and fresh onsite. They'll also have ribbon fries covered with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or beef, alongside topped nachos. I'm hoping they bring their legendary spaghetti grilled cheese, too.
Swaim's Pizza on a Stick, with locations across from the Bud Light Pavilion, at the center of the Food Court, and at the corner of the Midway and - well, do we still call it Hiland Hill if Hiland Dairy is now by the Hall of Industry? We'll call it... Flight Deck Hill this year. Anyway, their new pizza of the year is Hot Cheeto Bacon Pickle Ranch Pizza. You're going to see Pickle Pesto Pizza all over the media, too - this one, I told you about first.
Barry's Baked Potato, Sip N' Sunshine, and Fried What! are all back this year... and I hope to share their cool new foods soon.
Remember - unlike other fairs out there, you can get food with cash - not tickets - at the Arkansas State Fair. Do note - most of the purveyors of state fair food are charging at 10.65% transactional sales tax and surcharge on credit and debit card sales. Many of those who aren't, are charging a buck or two per transaction. Save money, bring cash.
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With no further ado, here's this year's alphabetic compendium of available dishes.
UPDATES MADE AS THEY ARE RECEIVED - PRICES MAY CHANGE
All-Beef Corndogs. Unlike the pork versions, you'll find these on the Midway at the Hot Dog and Nacho Stand.
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 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.
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.
Angus beef in pita. Paizi's Gyros offers prime Angus beef seasoned, roasted and served with fresh vegetables in a pliant pita.
Baby back ribs. You can find them at Gold's Boss Hog near Gate 5, and at the Boss Hog 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 cheese French fries. At the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
Bacon funnel cake. Available at the yellow funnel cake trailer by the south end of the Midway.
Bacon ranch fries. At the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
Bacon-wrapped tenderloin kebab. Miss Anna's at the Big Show Cafe has them.
Baked beans. Saucy baked beans with a bit of pork in them, $7 a side or $10 a bowl at Cheryl's Famous/Boss Hog's near Gate 5.
Baked catfish. Miss Anna's has baked - not fried - catfish and seasoned rice offered with your choice of sides, including mashed potatoes, steamed cabbage, mixed greens, black eyed peas, pinto beans, green beans, or candied yams.
Baked chicken. Miss Anna's inside the Big Show Diner has plate meals - two sides and an entree. Baked chicken and dressing are one of the special entrees. You can get these with your choice of sides, including mashed potatoes, steamed cabbage, mixed greens, black eyed peas, pinto beans, green beans, or candied yams.
Baked potato. Get yours with your choice of butter, sour cream, cheese or spice blends at L and M Concessions in the Food Court. Or build-your-own stuffed potato at Brandon Concession on the west side of the Food Court, with a base potato weighing three pounds or more with butter, salt and pepper, then adding whatever toppings you like for $2 more, including shredded cheese, nacho cheese, sour cream, chives, pico de gallo, onion straws, jalapenos, broccoli baked pork and beans, garlic parmesan, or chili. Adding ranch dressing or buffalo sauce is $1. You can also add bacon, guacamole or chorizo for $3 and pulled pork, chicken, or carne asada for $6.
Barbecue brisket sandwich. H2Que BBQ has them at its station on the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum.
Barbecue chicken nachos. Find them at H2Que BBQ on the east side of the food court or next to the Midway entrance of Barton Coliseum. Mickey's Grill in the Food Court also offers a version.
Barbecue chicken sandwiches. Find them at H2Que BBQ on the east side of the food court or next to the Midway entrance of Barton Coliseum. Mickey's Grill in the Food Court also offers them at this price - and $2 to add fries.
Barbecue Krazy Fries. Paper-thin potatoes - a whole plateful! topped with pulled pork, nacho cheese, and barbecue sauce at the All-American Cafe.
Barbecue nachos.
- L and M Concession, south side of Food Court:
- Bud Light Pavilion: $15
- Hall of Industry entrance.
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 at the east side of the food court. They're also available at the Bud Light Pavilion.
Barbecue pork sandwiches.
- Boss Hog's near Gate 5 (fresh smoked and pulled pork butt):
- H2Que BBQ near the entrance to Barton Coliseum (fresh smoked and pulled pork butt):
- Bud Light Pavilion: $15
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.
Bean Empanadas. Get a plateful for breakfast at Delia's Delight in the Midway Cafe for $16.
Beef barbecue sandwiches. Get yours at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court.
Beef burritos. Don Elote off the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum has them. Authentic beef burritos wrapped in flour tortillas with choice of rice, beans, and other fillings at Ormic's Taco King.
Beef kebabs. Get them at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court.
Beef quesadillas. Two big flour tortillas with cheese and beef in-between, served in wedges and sold at Ormic's Taco King.
Beef tacos. Authentic beef tacos with onion and cilantro on corn tortillas at Ormic's Taco King.
Beer. At the Busch Light Cook Shack.
Beignets. Fried fresh at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
NEW! Big Poppa Tot Bomb. Pulled pork, shredded hashbrowns, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, all in a ball, rolled in hot Cheetoes and drizzled with a homemade ranch and barbecue sauce. Find them at H2Que BBQ off the Midway close to the entrance of Barton Coliseum.
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.
Black Angus burger. A half pound burger at the All American Cafe in the Food Court with fries.
Black Angus pita. This is a gyro made instead with black angus beef with those vegetables and taziki sauce on pita at Paizi's Green Foods.
Blooming onion. A whole white onion, sliced through to its bottom, battered and deep fried, $14 at the Blooming Onion stand near Gate 5.
Blue Plate Special. Daily meat-and-two plates offered at Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner.
Boss Hog Burger. Big burger at Boss Hog's near Gate 5. Deluxify it for $2 more.
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.
Boudin eggrolls. Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court has these at the south end of the Food Court.
Boudin links. For traditional boudin links, go to Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
NEW! Breakfast. Available at Delia's Delight in the Midway Cafe. Choices include tamales with bean ($14), Bean Empanadas ($16), Eggs with Chorizo ($14), and a Deluxe Breakfast with an empanada, a tamale, an egg, potatoes, beans, and cheese for $16.
Breakfast Funnel Cake. Get funnel cake for breakfast at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway for $12 - cinnamon and honey, Oreo cookie, bacon, chocolate, caramel, strawberry, cherry, apple, or blueberry and cream cheese.
Brittle. Juanita's peanut or pecan brittles can be found at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry.
Bubble tea. The tapioca-infused trendy beverage is available near the swings on the Midway in a bright pink trailer. Choose from brown sugar, cappuccino, Thai, taro, Oreo, pina colada, strawberry or macha.NEW! Bucket of bacon cheese fries. Plenty to share, exactly what it says in the title, Sue Sue's Concession on the west side of the Food Court has these buckets for $15.
Buffalo chips. These are buffalo-seasoned potato chunks. They're $9 a side or $17 a bowl at Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway
Bug Pizza. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick in the Food Court offers pizza topped with crickets, scorpions or mealworms.
Build-Your-Own Baked Potato. Set up your own massive build-your-own stuffed potato at Brandon Concession on the west side of the Food Court for $10, with a base potato weighing three pounds or more with butter, salt and pepper, then adding whatever toppings you like for $2 more, including shredded cheese, nacho cheese, sour cream, chives, pico de gallo, onion straws, jalapenos, broccoli baked pork and beans, garlic parmesan, or chili. Adding ranch dressing or buffalo sauce is $1. You can also add bacon, guacamole or chorizo for $3 and pulled pork, chicken, or carne asada for $6.
Burgers.
- L and M Concession, south side of Food Court:
- Hall of Industry entry:
- Boss Hog's:
- Bud Light Pavilion: $8 (cheeseburger $9)
- Miss Anna's in the Big Show Cafe:
- Busch Light Cooking Shack:
- Cheeseburger and Poutine, south end of Midway:
Burritos.
- Don Elote's Mexican Food near the entrance to Barton Coliseum off the Midway: Chicken or beef burritos packed with meat, rice, and your choice of vegetables.
- Ormic's Taco King: 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.
- Delia's Delight in the Midway Cafe:
Cajun Asian Seafood Shrimp and 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, 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.
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.
Candy. The Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn offers various candies for $3 a package, as does the Midway Cafe.
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. Also at the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Midway and The Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway offers them.
Caramel apple chips. At the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone.
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, 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. Or pick up one at the Cotton Candy stand on the Midway by the ramp to Barton Coliseum. You can also get them for $6 at the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kid Zone.The Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway offers them for $8, $9 with additional toppings,
Caramel covered apples - but with sprinkles! Find them at the Cotton Candy stand by Gate 1.
Catfish.
- Lord's Kitchen, east side of the Food Court: A 7 to 9 ounce catfish fillet sliced in half, battered and fried and served with hush puppies and fries.
- Gator's Cajun Shack, south end of Food Court: Two pieces of fried catfish with hush puppies and tater tots.
NEW! Catfish Sandwich. A hoagie with catfish, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, served with hush puppies and fries at The Lord's Kitchen on the east side of the Food Court.
Chamoy pickle. The spicy pickle is at the Candyland stand between the Midway and Barton Coliseum.
Chamoy apples. Caramel apples sprinkled liberally with chamoy sauce and dusted with Tajin for a spicy, savory tak on caramel apples. Find it at the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone near Gate 1.
Chocolate milk. The very best deal at the Arkansas State Fair! You can get a half pint for 50 cents at the Hiland Dairy booth out front of the Hall of Industry.
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.
Cheeseburgers. See Burgers.
Cheeseburger poutine. Find it the black Cheeseburger and Poutine stand by the funhouses midway through the Midway.
Cheesecake. Find it at the yellow funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway,
Cheese curds. Haack's Concessions, which offers blooming onions, nachos, and lemonade by Gate 5, has Wisconsin cheese curds served with ranch.
Cheese fries. Find them at the Candyland stand near the Midway and Barton Coliseum and at the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
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 in either American or Pepper Jack cheeses.
Cheese pizza. Swain's Pizza on a Stick sells it as a large slice for $9, or as a 10" mini pizza for $15.
Cheesecake. With or without toppings like chocolate, caramel, or strawberry sauce for $8 at Granny's Kitchen Concession two trailers down from Gate 1.
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. The yellow-and-red striped Hot Dogs and Nacho stand west of Crazy Mouse has 32 ounce cups and 64 ounce cups. Get yours at McKinney Concessions in the Food Court and at the end of the Midway. Roger Westmoreland Concessions also has cups for $9.
NEW! Chicken and Waffle Mac and Cheese Cone. For $17, get a waffle cone packed with chicken and waffle pieces and macaroni and cheese, drizzled with maple syrup, at L&M Mac Co. near Gate 5 (the mac and cheese truck)
Chicken barbecue sandwiches. At Mickey's Grill in the Food Court.
Chicken corn empanadas. Three beautiful handheld seasoned chicken and corn hand pies, 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 for $4.
Chicken fries. At Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner.
Chicken gyros. Paizi's offers succulent roasted chicken in a pita with taziki sauce, tomatoes, onions and greens for a healthy bite.
Chicken kebabs. Get them at Mickey's Grill in the Food Court.
Chicken on a stick. Cheryl at Boss Hog/s near Gate 5 has them for $14, as does Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway. Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent charges $16 each.
Chicken Philly. Chicken, bell peppers, onions, and cheese on a hoagie roll at The Lord's Kitchen on the east side of the Food Court.
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.
Chicken salad sandwich. Find it at the concession just inside the door of the Hall of Industry.
Chicken strips or tenders. A basket at the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn for three strips with fries.
Chicken wings. A basket of wings with fries at the Busch Light Cook Shack.
Chili cheese fries. At the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
Chili dogs. At Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner or at the yellow-and-red striped Hot Dogs and Nachos stand to the west of Crazy Mouse on the Midway.
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 $4 Busch Light Cook Shack. Chips are also available at the Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion for $4.
Chocolate covered bananas. Get one at Wonderstick for $6 or Granny's Cheesecake and More for $8.
Chocolate covered cheesecake. Wonderstick in the food court has chocolate covered cheesecake slices for $9. The funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway offers slices for $10, as does Granny's Cheesecake and More.
Chocolate covered strawberries in a cup. The stand in the center of the row on the north side of the Food Court, right in front of Boss Hog's, offers these sweet delights, a full 12 ounce cup of strawberries in chocolate sauce with waffle cone shavings. There's a different version offered at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1.
Chocolate covered strawberries on a stick. Find them at Granny's Cheesecake and More.
Chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick. Exactly what it says it is, at Granny's Cheesecake and Moore near Gate 1. They're also at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway.
Chocolate dipped ice cream. A block of ice cream frozen and covered with chocolate at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1.
Chocolate dipped marshmallow. Granny's Cheesecake and More two trailers away from Gate 1 has them with or without nuts.
Chocolate milk. The very best deal at the Arkansas State Fair! Get your half-pint for 50 cents at the Hiland Dairy stand by Gate 5.
Chocolate pretzel caramel covered cheesecake. Another way to guild the proverbial lily that is cheesecake - at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1.
Churros. They're at the Candyland stand near the Midway entrance to Barton Coliseum.
Cinnamon almonds. Served hot in a cone at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry - $12, two for $20, three for $27, four for $36, five for $40.
Cinnamon apple funnel cake. A hot and ready funnel cake topped with cinnamon apple pie filling makes for a great and hearty dessert. Share with friends. Find it at the Westmoreland Concession trailer in the middle of the Food Court.
Cinnamon pecans. Pecan halves roasted with cinnamon and sugar, served in a cone at Ozark Candy and Nuts inside the Hall of Industry - $12, two for $20, three for $27, four for $36, five for $40.
Cinnamon sugar pretzel. Get one at the Candyland stand near Barton Coliseum, or add caramel or chocolate for another $2.
Coffee. A cup is $3 at the funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway or at the Midway Cafe. The funnel cake stand also has flavored iced coffee for $5. You can also get a cup at the stand inside the from entrance of the Hall of Industry.
Coffee beverages. Sip N' Sunshine is setting up atop the hill on the south end of the Food Court and offering medium ($7) and large ($9) coffees and lattes in flavors such as cookie butter, pistachio butter, pumpkin chai, pumpkin spice, pecan pie, caramel apple, and salted cinnamon roll flavors.
Collard Greens. Get them at Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway for $8.
NEW! Conchinita. Stewed pork, four taco order $16, in a torta $18 at Delia's Delights at the Midway Cafe.
Cookies. Get a big cookie at the the Busch Light Cooking Shack near the FFA Barn.
Cool Mint Crunch Dippin' Dots. The ice cream of the future in a refreshing mint ice cream pebble with a crunch to it! Find them at Dippin' Dots for $8 small, $9 medium, or $11 large, in the Food Court.
Corndogs. Chris's Corn Dogs on the south side of the Food Court (little yellow cart) has corndogs. McKinney Concessions has several locations around the fairgrounds offering fresh batter dipped beef and pork corndogs on a stick. They also have them at Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent.
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.
Corn on the cup. Elote from Don Elote's in front of Barton Coliseum for $6 with crema, cheese, and paprika.
Cotton candy. While you can find it all over the fairgrounds, the local favorite is at Linda's Lemonade, traditional pink and blue cotton candy on paper cones exactly the same as we've enjoyed it for a lifetime. $7 a regular bag or $8 for a jumbo. You'll also find cotton candy at the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone and the Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway.
Cowboy burger. A half pound Black Angus beef burger with swiss cheese, bacon, onion ring and barbecue sauce and fries, at the All-American Cafe in the Food Court.
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.
NOT SURE YET - Cream cheese Oreo waffle burger. A "burger" where the meat is cream cheese, Oreos and caramel sauce and the "bun" is two waffles - at L & M Concessions.
Curly fries. At the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway. Toppings extra.
Cutwater Spirits. $10 at the Busch Light Cook Shack and elsewhere across site.
Deep fried cheesecake. A wonton wrapper makes this delectable dessert possible. Get yours from a local operation by going to Fried What? near Gate Five. A smaller version is available at Granny's Kitchen near Gate 1 - and you can also find them at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway.
Deep fried German chocolate brownies. Delectable brownie bites filled with caramel coconut and chocolate frosting, battered and deep fried and glazed with caramel 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?
Deep fried Milky Way. Fried What? across from Gate 5 has them.
Deep fried Nutella. The hazelnut chocolate sweet batter dipped and fried on a stick can be found at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1.
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.
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. Fried What?!?! by Gate 5 always has them - and you can still get them at the Candyland stand by the entrance to Barton Coliseum and at the yellow funnel cake stand at the end of the Midway.
Deep fried strawberry shortcake. Fried What? has it.
Deli sandwiches. You'll find a stand selling deli cold cuts on bread at Sweet T's Family Sub Shop, set up within Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway. You can get a Philly or a Polish or Italian there.
NEW! Deluxe Breakfast: Empanada, tamale, egg, potatoes, beans, and cheese - a full meal for $16.
Dipped ice cream cone. The ice cream stand in front of the Big Show Diner has them in a regular cone and a waffle cone.
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. 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.
NOT SURE YET. Dirty drinks are here, too - not alcoholic drinks, but some of your favorite beverages like various Jarritos, sodas, and Monster Energy Drinks matched with coconut cream, for $15. Find that stand right in front of the Big Show Diner.
Dirty Pickle Colada. Sweet, salty, and savory all together - this is a combination of pineapple energy drink, coconut, pickle brine, whipped coconut milk, and fresh dill. New for last year's fair, unconfirmed for this one.
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?
NOT CONFIRMED YET. Dragon's Breath candy. This is nitrogen frozen cereal which, when you put it in your mouth, causes you to breath out steam. Find the booth inside the Hall of Industry, just to the right when you enter the big room from the front entrance. It's served on ice cream, and it's $15 a shot.
Dubai Chocolate Corndog. My kid loved this crazy thing, This is a traditional footlong corndog, except ribbon-clad with Dubai chocolate. Find it at the corndog stand to the west of Crazy Mouse.
Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries in a Cup. We had them last year (I know they've been advertised new for this year's fair). You can get them at the red stand at the center of the road on the north end of the food court. You can also try Dubai Chocolate drizzled over strawberries in a cup at Granny's Cheesecake and More a couple of trailers down from Gate 1.
Elote. Don Elote's Mexican Food is offering the cups of corn with mayo and toppings - right by the entrance to Barton Coliseum.
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.
Egg roll combo. Get your egg roll with fries at Egg Roll Love.
NEW! Eggs with Chorizo. A breakfast specialty at Delia's Delight in the Midway Cafe, #14.
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 in front of Barton Coliseum on the Midway side of the ramp. You can get them topped, too (apple, strawberry, cherry, chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, Bavarian cream). The Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake Stand near the center of the Midway has them.
Empanadas. Delia's Delight at the Midway Cafe - chicken, pork, or bean, $16.
Flaming Hot Cheetoes Footlong Corn Dog. Weiner dipped in corndog batter, buttered and encased in a Flaming Hot Cheetoes batter for a spicy version of the traditional corndog in the food court at McKinney Concessions.
Flaming Hot Corn Dog. This all-beef version is made at the Hot Dog and Nacho Stand to the west of the Crazy Mouse roller coaster.
Flaming Hot Pickles and Cheese. New in 2025. These trays of fried pickles are covered in nacho cheese and hot Cheetoes and is sold at the Hot Dog and Nacho stand west of the Crazy Mouse roller coaster.
Flautas. Three chicken flautas, covered with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, at Taco King in the Food Court.
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.
Flavor Burst Cones. The flavor you choose, at the ice cream stand in front of the Big Show Diner.
Floats. Two Brothers Concession uphill from the Bubble Tea stand offers them, or get them at Wonderstick.
Footlong Corndogs. The classic, available at the corner of the Food Court from McKinney Concession.
Frappes. New in 2025. Sip N' Sunshine is setting up atop the hill on the south end of the Food Court and offering medium ($7) and large ($9) frappes in various flavors.
French fries.
- Blooming Onion stand by Gate 5: $6 ($7 with cheese), $9 fry bucket ($10 with cheese)
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner
- Candyland Stand near Barton Coliseum off the Midway
- Wings and Fries stand on the Midway
- Cheeseburger and Poutine stand by the funhouses midway off the Midway.
Fried brownies. Two dipped and fried brownies with ice cream. Find them at Fried What? near Gate 5 with or without ice cream.
Fried green tomatoes. Get a basket of the classic with ranch at the Fried What? stand near Gate 5.
Fried ice cream. Fried What? offers scoops of batter fried ice cream.
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?
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, at Fried What? near Gate 5; at the south end of the Midway, at the Candyland stand near Barton Coliseum, at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1, at The Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake Stand near the center of the Midway.
Fried peanut butter and jelly. At the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway
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.
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.
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 S'mores. A marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers, battered and deep fried, sold at Fried What? across from Gate 5 and t the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway.
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 and at the Candyland stand near Barton Coliseum off the Midway. Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1 also offers them.
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 well over a decade since this sweet confection in this configuration first hit the scene. Find them at the yellow funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway, and at the Candyland stand near the Midway entrance to Barton Coliseum. Fried What? also offers the Hostess product battered and deep fried across from Gate 5. The Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake Stand near the center of the Midway and at Granny's Cheesecake and More near Gate 1 also have them.
Fries. See French Fries.
Frito chili pie. Frito corn chips, chili, and cheese available at the yellow-and-red striped Hot Dog and Nachos stand west of Crazy Mouse.
Frozen fruit punch slush. New in 2025. New at the Lipton Ice Tea Box in the Food Court, this is homemade lemonade put through the slush method for a nice, refreshing frozen beverage.
Frozen Lemonade. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick is offering frozen lemonade at 32 ounces and 64 ounces. The Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway also has it/
Fruit tea. New in 2025. The Bubble Tea cart near the swings on the Midway has fruit tea in mango, dragonfruit, passion fruit, and strawberry.
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.
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 is the Two Brothers Concession up the hill from where the Bubble Tea stand on the Midway. There's the yellow funnel cake stand at the south end of the Midway, in flavors like cinnamon and honey, Oreo cookie, bacon, chocolate, caramel, strawberry, cherry, apple, or blueberry and cream cheese. You can also find them at the Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake stand near the center of the Midway, with toppings $3 more at the latter. And they're available in many different flavors at the Westmoreland stand in the Food Court.
Funnel cake sundae at the Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake Stand near the center of 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 for $9.
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.
Grilled cheese sandwiches. Mammoth versions offered this year by the folks at Brandon's Concession on the west side of the Food Court.
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.
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.
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 also available at Bennett's Concession near the south end of the Midway.
Gyro platter. A big platter with gyro meat, rice, vegetables and salad at Paizi's Greek Foods in the Food Court.
Hamburgers. See Burgers.
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.
Horchata. Ormic's Taco King in the Food Court offers the popular Mexican beverage.
Hot Cheetoes with cheese. Find them at the Candyland stand between the Midway and Barton Coliseum.
Hot Cheetoes chili cheese dog. An all-beef hot dog, topped with chili, cheese, and hot Cheetoes, $8 at the Hot Dogs and Nachos stand (yellow and red striped) to the west of Crazy Mouse.
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. It's also available in the Hall of Industry at the stand by the front entrance.
Hot dogs. The Hot Dog and Nacho stand (the big yellow and red striped one west of Crazy Mouse) has several different variations on all-beef hot dogs.
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. Feeds a family.
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 for $5.
Hot wings. Boss Hog's does hot wings. Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner has them for $10.
Ice cream - hand dipped. If you're looking for scoopable ice cream, go to the 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. You can also get hand-dipped waffle cones at Dippin' Dots in the Food Court for $8 with vanilla, chocolate, butter pecan or cookies and cream.
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. Wonderstick in the Food Court sells ice cream in its iconic J shaped cones and waffle cones in vanilla or chocolate soft-serve. The Elephant Ear and Funnel Cake Stand near the center of the Midway and the Ice Cream stand across from the Big Show Diner both offer soft serve vanilla ice cream cones, waffle cones, and flower cups.
Ice cream sandwiches. Pick up an ice cream sandwich at the Hiland Dairy stand in front of the Hall of Industry for $2.
Iced coffee. Sip N' Sunshine in the gray trailer at the south end of the Food Court has all sorts of great creations - like a Payday Mocha or a Sugar Daddy caramel cheesecake flavored coffee with shortbread cold foam. So good. You can also find iced coffee at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway has flavored ice coffee for $5 in hazelnut, coconut, French vanilla, zero sugar French vanilla, cookies and cream, white chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, peppermint mocha, and chocolate flavors.
Iced refreshers. The yellow funnel cake by the south end of the Midway has these flavored waters in strawberry acai, berry chill, pineapple passionfruit, and mango dragonfruit lemonade.
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.
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!
Icees. The popular carbonated crushed ice drink is available at a special Icee stand at the south end of the Food Court at the top of the hill.
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. They differ from the red Polish sausage by spices - Polish are stronger on garlic and black pepper, Italian sausages have a strong fennel flavor. Get them on a stick or in a bun, depending on where you go. Big sections are available at Gold's Skillet across from Boss Hog's. Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent and in the Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway has them, too.
Jalapeno poppers. Fried and filled with cream cheese at Fried What? with ranch dressing. See also Texas Twinkies.
Jumbo pickles. Mickey's Grill in the Food Court and at the Hot Dogs and Nachos stand over west of Crazy Mouse, at the Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone and at the Lipton Iced Tea Boxes or at the counter inside the Hall of Industry.
Jumbo pretzels. Swain's Pizza on a Stick offers huge pretzels studded with large grain salt. You can even get them covered in cheese or sesame seeds.
Jungle punch. Get a bottle of this kiddie drink in lemon, orange or fruit punch for $2 from Hiland Dairy.
Kettle corn. Get sweetened just-popped popcorn from the Michener concession by the Hall of Industry - look for the red and blue trailer.
Kids Meal Specials. The All-American Cafe in the Food Court has a kid's meal with hot dog and fries.
Kool-Aid. H2Que BBQ has red and grape Kool-Aid for $5 a 32 ounce cup - that's cheaper than the squeezed lemonade everywhere around the fairgrounds.
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.
Lemonade/Lemon Shake-Ups:
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner, 20 ounce cups.
- Sip N' Sunshine has lemonade for $5 a medium and $7 a large with dozens of add-in flavors.
- Mickey's Grill has lemonade.
- The corndog and lemonade stand in front of the Big Show Diner on the Midway has them.
- The lemon-shaped concessions west of the spinning swings available with shots of strawberry, cherry, lime, or blue raspberry.
- Gator's has fresh squeezed by the cup.
- The yellow-and-red striped Hot Dogs and Nacho stand west of Crazy Mouse.
- Corky Westmoreland Concessions in front of the Bud Light Pavilion.
- Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
- The Candyland stand near the entrance to Barton Coliseum.
- The Blooming Onion stand by Gate 5 has fresh squeeze, $9 for 32 ounces with a $5 refill, 64 ounce pails for $18, and 64 ounce tankers for $25, with $9 refills on the 64 ouncers.
- L&M Mac Co. by Gate 5 - fresh squeezed 32 ounce cup for $10 with a $5 refill.
- Bud Light Pavilion: $10.
Limeade. Find it at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick in the Food Court.
Loaded baked potato. New in 2025 - Brandon Concession, just west of Paizi's in the Food Court, has massive 3-5 pound baked potatoes loaded with a number of different items, from pepperoni and cheese to pulled pork. Look at the loaded fries listing below for all the things you can add. These Barry's Baked Potatoes are going to get a lot of notice this year. You can also get a more traditional baked potato at L and M Concession in the Food Court with butter, cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, and other toppings.
Loaded fries.
- Blooming Onion stand, Food Court at Gate 5: $12 with bacon, cheese, and ranch.
- Brandon Concession on the west side of the Food Court: large serving of fries with French fry salt to which you can add whatever toppings you like for $2 more, including shredded cheese, nacho cheese, sour cream, chives, pico de gallo, onion straws, jalapenos, broccoli baked pork and beans, garlic parmesan, or chili. Adding ranch dressing or buffalo sauce is $1. You can also add bacon, guacamole or chorizo for $3 and pulled pork, chicken, or carne asada added for $6.
NEW! Loaded Mac and Cheese. Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch, BBQ Chicken Ranch, Maple Bacon Chicken, and Loaded Bacon Mac - along with the new Mike's Hot Honey Bacon Chicken Mac, for $17 a tub.
Loaded tater tots. Grab a tray at the Blooming Onion stand near Gate 5 with cheese, bacon, sour cream and ranch for $12.
Lotus Energy. These new energy beverages come in a host of different flavors and are offered by Sip N' Sunshine at the top of the hill on the south end of the Food Court for $8 and $10.
Lunch Plate Specials.
- Delia's Delights: different features each day, including chicken with potatoes and rice, beans, tortillas and salsa; stewed meat tacos; green chicarron; steak with rice and beans; conchinita pibil (stewed pork) with purple onion; pork chops with rice and beans; spaghetti with meatballs. $18 a plate - check in to see what the day's special happens to be.
Mac and Cheese. Cheryl's Famous/Boss Hog's near Gate 5 always carries mac and cheese. You can also get a bowl of Classic Mac for $12 at the Mac and Cheese Stand at Gate 5, along with flavors like Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch, BBQ Chicken Ranch, Maple Bacon Chicken, and Loaded Bacon Mac - along with the new Mike's Hot Honey Bacon Chicken Mac, for $17 a tub.
Mac and cheese loaded baked potato. Get yours at L and M Concessions in the Food Court.
Maple bacon cheesecake burger. New in 2025. Find it at the Cheeseburgers and Poutine trailer by the funhouses.
Meatballs. They're offered by Sweet-T's, the Pork Tenderloin stand on the Midway, next to the turkey leg guy. 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, all in a cup.
Mexican Street Corn Pizza. At Swaim's Pizza on a Stick. It's kernels of corn, cilantro leaves, and cheese on a homemade white sauce base.
Milkshakes. You can find them at Two Brothers Concession at the intersection of the Midway and Flying High Hill or at the south end of the Midway, and at the ice cream stand across from the Big Show Diner in vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
Mini pizzas. Personal pan pizzas are available at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
Mustard greens. Served with bacon at Boss Hog's near Gate 5.
Nachos. You can find all sorts of varieties of nachos across site:
- Mickey's Grill in the Food Court
- Hot Dog and Nachos west of Crazy Mouse
- L and M Concession
- Inside the Hall of Industry
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner
- Candyland Stand by Barton Coliseum:
NEW! Nachos Lote. Delia's Delight at Midway Cafe, $16
Nerds Frozen Lemonade. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick offers this frozen lemon variation for $14 for a 32 ounce cup.
Nutty Royal Cone. A vanilla, peanut, and chocolate ice cream cone novelty offered for $2 at the Hiland booth outside of the Hall of Industry.
Onion rings. Blooming Onion stand near Gate 5.
Oreo funnel cake. Get a big funnel cake topped with Oreo cookie topping and frosting at the Roger Westmoreland concession in the center of the Food Court. They're also at at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway.
Papa Lote. Delia's Delights at the Midway Cafe, $16.
Peach Apple Cobbler Love. Handmade egg rolls filled with peach-apple cobbler. Simple, sweet, easy to eat from Egg Roll Love near Gate 5.
Pecan brittle. Juanita's lovely praline-like pecan patties are available at Ozark Candy and Nuts in the Hall of Industry for $12 a package.
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 regular or $9 giant.
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. Boss Hog by Gate 5 offers one with shaved ribeye, fries, Monterrey jack cheese, peppers and onions. Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway has them, as does Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent.
Philly cheesesteak.
- The Lord's Kitchen, east end of Food Court: hoagie roll with steak, bell peppers, onions, and cheese.
- Gold's Skillet, north end of Food Court: hot beef, sauteed peppers and onions, and Swiss cheese
- Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the south end of the Midway
- Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent on the Midway.
Pickle pizza. Served on a white sauce based pie with mozzarella, this puckering combination is available by the slice at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick for $12.
Pickle bacon ranch pizza. New in 2025. Served on a white sauce based pie with mozzarella, pickles, and a whole lot of bacon bits, this puckering combination is available by the slice at Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
Pickles. See Jumbo Pickles.
UNCERTAIN: Pickle Pops. Available at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway.
Pineapple Whip. Pineapple and soft serve, highly sought after. Just one place selling it on the fairgrounds this year, Two Brothers Concessions, the white trailer by the Busch Light Cook Shack at the end of the Midway.
Pizza. You can get it by the slice at Swain's Pizza on a Stick, and at the pizza stand amidst all the carnival games on the Midway. In 2025, the most expensive item to eat at the fair was a whole three meat pizza for $45 on the Midway.
Pizza bread. This is bread similar to cheese sticks, either with just cheese or with pepperoni. $11 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.
Polish Boy eggrolls. Egg Roll Love has these polish sausage and mozzarella 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. Find them at:
- L and M Concession
- At the counter inside the front entry of the Hall of Industry
- Gold's Skillet, the huge skillet behind the All-American Cafe in the Food Court.
- Bud Light Pavilion. $12
- Sweet-T's on the Midway by the Turkey Leg Tent
- Boss Hog's at the south end of the Midway
Popcorn. The Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone, and the Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway.
Pork chops. '
- Boss Hog's near Gate 5 - Solo, or you can get the whole pork chop dinner with two sides and hot water cornbread.
- Sweet-T's Deli Shop at the south end of the Midway.
Pork rinds/pork skins. Michener's concession next to the Hall of Industry has fresh fried pork skins in 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, with fries.
Potato on a Stick. New in 2025. An oversized baked potato on a stick at Brandon Concessions on the west side of the Food Court, with one topping - salt and pepper, malt vinegar, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, or French fry salt. A second topping is $2 more.
Poutine. Authentic poutine - cheese curds over fries covered with gravy, available at the black Cheeseburger and Poutine stand by the funhouses midway through the Midway.
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 - $12, two for $20, three for $27, four for $36, five for $40.
Pretzels.
- Bud Light Center Stage Pavilion (soft): $8.
- Candyland stand by Barton Coliseum uphill from the Midway (with cheese on them a buck more)
- Swain's Pizza on a Stick (large, doughy) (more for pepperoni)
Pumpkin Bread. Loaves of fresh homemade pumpkin bread are available at Like Yo Mama's inside the Hall of Industry for $10.
Pumpkin spice funnel cakes. New in 2025. The Roger Westmoreland funnel cake stand at the center of the Food Court has a new variety this year - with pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, powdered sugar - the moment it comes across the counter you'll smell autumn.
Quesabirria Tacos. Spicy, shredded beef melted together with cheese in fresh, puffy tacos. You'll find them at Don Elote's yellow Mexican Food stand near the entrance to Barton Colliseum, right off the Midway.
Quesadillas.
- Ormic's Taco King: Oversized tortilla filled with cheese and chicken, beef or pork.
- Don Elote's Mexican Food by the entrance of Barton Coliseum: Chicken and steak quesadillas with salsa and sour cream.
- Delia's Delight at the Midway Cafe: Chicken or pork, #16.
NOT CONFIRMED Raspberry and Cheese Love. Raspberry couli and sweetened cream cheese in a made-to-order hand-rolled egg roll from Egg Roll Love near Gate 5, $7 each or get them for $5 if you get six or more egg rolls, mix and match.
NOT CONFIRMED Rattlesnake Rattlers. L & M Concessions takes corn on the cob, steams it, splits it in four, then dusts and dunks the corn quarters into spice mixes to serve up hot.
Red or Green Chicken Tamales. Don Elote's handmade tamales packed with chicken peppers and cheese. Find them at the little yellow house near the entrance to Barton Coliseum off the Midway.
Red beans and rice. Get a bowl at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
Red velvet funnel cake. Find yours at Westmoreland Concession at the center of the Food Court.
Reuben sandwiches. Massively large Reubens served on rye bread can be found at the Sweet T's concession with the Gold's gigantic skillets behind the All-American Cafe.
Reuben wrap. New in 2025. This year, Gold's Skillet is making a more compact version of its famed Reuben sandwiches, wrapping that corned beef, dressing, and kraut tightly in a tortilla and giving it a nice grilled finish. Convenient!
Ribeye steaks. Get a fresh, hot, flame-grilled ribeye at Boss Hog's near Gate 5 with mushrooms.
Ribs. Smoked or fried, you can find them at Boss Hog's near Gate 5 and at Sweet-T's Deli Sandwich Shop near the south end of the Midway.
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.
Rolled ice cream. New in 2025. You can also get several varieties, including Oreos Cookies and Cream, Mint Oreo, Nutella Banana, Coffee Break, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Banana Blueberry, Pina Colada, Mango Smoothie, Green Tea, S'mores, Brownies, and Reece's Peanut Butter, all at the ice cream stand three trailers down from Gate 1.
Salchipapas. French fries and sausage, a South American delight. Find them at Delia's Delight in the Midway Cafe 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 - $12, two for $20, three for $27, four for $36, five for $40.
Salted caramel pecans. Same as above, but with pecans - $12, two for $20, three for $27, four for $36, five for $40.
Sausage with onions and peppers. L&M Concession still offers these on a bun.
Scorpion pizza. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick.
Seafood gumbo. Get it at Gator's Cajun Food at the south end of the Food Court.
Shaved Ice. Get yours at the yellow funnel cake stand near the south end of the Midway - flavors are grape, wedding cake, Tiger's Blood, blue raspberry, pina colada, banana, strawberry, pink bubble gum, blue bubble gum, and sugar-free.
Shrimp on a Stick. Boss Hog's has the Cajun seasoned and battered deep fried shrimp on a stick.
Shrimp pitas. Love gyros but want something lighter? Paizi's has seasoned and seared shrimp served with vegetables in a pita waiting for you.
Salisbury steak. Get it with two sides for lunch or dinner at Miss Anna's in the Big Show Diner.
Slushes.
- Screamers Slush Zone is located near the south end of the Midway.
- Super Slush Lab in front of the entrance to the Crazy Mouse roller coaster.
- Icee stand atop the hill south of the Food Court.
S'mores sandwich. New in 2025. A new menu item at Brandon Concessions on the west side of the Food Court. Ask for them - they're on the special secret menu.
Smothered pork chops. New in 2025. They're one of the many dishes available in the plate lunch, entree and two sides, at Miss Anna's in the Big Show Diner.
Snocones.
- Cotton Candy Apple stand on the north end of the Kids Zone: cherry, grape, strawberry, blue raspberry, lime.
- Cotton Candy stand in front of Crazy Mouse on the Midway: lime, blue raspberry, and cherry.
Soda prices - bottles (Pepsi products)
- Busch Light Cooking Shack: $5
- Michener Concession: (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer)
- The yellow-and-red striped Hot Dogs and Nacho stand west of Crazy Mouse:
Soda prices - fountain drinks (Pepsi products)
- Wings and Fries stand on the Midway:
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner
- Icee stand at the top of the hill south of the Food Court
- Mickey's Grill:
- Cotton Candy Apple stand in the Kids Zone has souvenir cups.
- L&M Mac Co. by Gate 5 MAY have Coke products, $8 for 32 ounces. Will confirm.
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.
Sour ropes. These are long candy ropes that are both sweet and sour. They are one for $5, three for $12 and six for $20 at the stand straight back from the front entrance in the Hall of Industry.
Southwest Chicken Chipotle Egg Roll. New in 2025. Chicken, corn, black beans, and Island sauce all packed in an egg roll at Egg Roll Love near Gate 5, $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. At the Wings and Fries stand on the Midway.
Steak burrito. Don Elote off the Midway near the entrance to Barton Coliseum has them.
Steak sandwich. Traditional breaded beef patty at Miss Anna's at the Big Show Cafe.
Strawberries and cream. Don Elote's off the Midway near the entrance of Barton Coliseum.
Strawberry funnel cake. Westmoreland Concession in the Food Court.
NEW! Strawberry lemonade.
- L&M Mac Co. (the mac and cheese stand), 32 ounces fresh squeezed, $10 with a $5 refill.
- Blooming Onion Stand near Gate 5: $10 for 32 ounce strawberry cups, $5 refill.
Strawberry Shortcake Love. New in 2025. A handmade eggroll filled with strawberries and cream cheese and topped with a berry melange. Satisfying and amazing - $7 each or $5 each if you buy 6 or more. And you might. Find it at Egg Roll Love near Gate 5.
Street corn. Get your shuck on with corn on the cob dipped in crema and rolled in quesa fresca at Don Elote's.
Street Tacos. Three chicken or steak tacos in corn tortillas with onions and cilantro at Don Elote Mexican Foods near the entrance to Barton Coliseum. You can also get a set of three in al pastor, beef, or chicken with fries at the Bennett's Concession Gyro trailer at the south end of the Midway.
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 rice, dressing, or mac and cheese - a meal in itself!
Sundaes. They're at the Funnel Cake and Elephant Ear stand near Crazy Mouse and Guest Services, in front of the Big Show Diner with caramel, hot fudge, or strawberry with whipped cream and sprinkles included.
Sweet and unsweet tea.
- Cheryl's Famous/Boss Hog's near Gate 5
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner
- All American Cafe
- Bennett's / Gyro Stand near south end of the Midway:
- Lipton Ice Tea Boxes
Tacos. Authentic Mexican street tacos:
- Delia's Delights at the Midway Cafe: $16 for cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork), chicken, beef, or pork; $18 for fried stewed meat tacos.
- Don Elote's near Barton Coliseum's entrance
- Ormic's Taco King at the heart of the Food Court: chicken, beef and pork, three tacos plus cilantro, lime and onions.
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 served in quarter pound bags.
Tamales with Bean. $14 for a plate for breakfast at Delia's Delight at the south end of the Midway.
Tamales.
- Don Elote's handmade tamales packed with chicken peppers and cheese, near the entrance to Barton Coliseum off the Midway.
- Delia's Delight at the Midway Cafe: served on their own, or with chili and cheese for $16.
NOT CONFIRMED. Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick. New in 2025. $10 at L and M Concession on the south side of the Food Court.
Twinkie Sundae. The Candyland Elephant Ear stand between the Midway and Barton Coliseum offers this dish.
Turkey legs.
- Mickey's Grill in the Food Court
- Boss Hog's at the north end of the Food Court by Gate 5.
- H2Que by the Midway.
- Sweet T's Family Sub Shop at the south end of the Midway
Veggie pita. Looking for meat-free eats? Paizi's offers its vegetable pita with or without taziki sauce in fresh, pliant pita bread.
NOT CONFIRMED. Waffle Cheeseburger. L and M Concessions offers their burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion with a little syrup drizzle between two waffles.
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 and Don Elote's Mexican Foods.
Water. Prices at various stands:
- Mickey's Grill in the Food Court
- Lipton Ice Tea Boxes
- Cotton Candy Apple stand in the Kids Zone
- Cheryl's Famous/Boss Hog's near Gate 5
- Bud Light Pavilion: $4.
- Busch Light Cooking Shack
- Miss Anna's at the Big Show Diner
- McKinney Concession:
- The Cotton Candy stand by Crazy Mouse on the Midway
- Candyland stand
- Blooming Onion Stand near Gate 5: $4
Watermelon lemonade. Swaim's Pizza on a Stick carries watermelon flavoring for its lemonade at its stand in the center of the Food Court.
Wonderstick. It's back - the gluten-free J shaped corn tubes filled with soft serve ice cream.
Yams. Cheryl's Famous at Boss Hog's offers sweet candied yams as a side or on their own.
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