Minnesota State Fair 2019: New Foods, Vendors Announced

SAINT PAUL, MN — The Minnesota State Fair kicks off in a little more than six weeks, and if that anticipation isn't enough, event organizers recently announced 31 new foods fairgoers will have a chance to sample this year.

In addition, seven new vendors will sell their treats on the midway. The newcomers offer something for everyone, ranging from ice cream treats to grits to pierogis.

Here are the new Minnesota State Fair foods and vendors making their debut at the 2019 event:

NEW FOODS

Bada Bing Sandwich

Blueberry Key Lime Pie

Boozy Berries & ‘Barb Trifle

Breakfast Potato Skin

Carnitas Taco Cone

Carolina Pit-Smoked Brisket Taco

Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites

Cuban Fusion Fajita

Deep-Fried Dilly Dog

Duck Drummies

Feta Bites

Fried Tacos On A Stick

Grilled Sota Sandwich

Halo Cone

The Hot Hen

Irish Whiskey Boneless Wings

Jamm’in Brisket Grilled Cheese

Joey Mary (iced coffee slushie)

Lamb T-Bone Chops

Lavender Lemonade

Mini Donut Latte

No Bologna Coney

Nordic Waffles in Pebbles & Bam Bam and Al Pastor varieties

Peaches n’ Cream Nachos

Shrimp & Grits Fritters

Snow Cap Mini Waffle Sundae

Stuffed Cabbage Roll

Tipsy Pecan Tart

Turkish Pizza

Warm Cheesecake Tart

Wingwalker Donut Flight

NEW VENDORS

Blue Ox Burger Bar - Serving build-your-own hamburgers, cheeseburgers and bacon cheeseburgers, breakfast sandwiches and more

Brim - Serving the Grilled Sota Sandwich (cinnamon nut butter and Minnesota blueberry marmalade served warm on gluten-free Irish soda bread), Joey Mary, coffee slushies and more

Funky Grits - Serving shrimp & grits fritters

Kora's Cookie Dough - Serving deep-fried chocolate chip cookie dough topped with powdered sugar and chocolate drizzle, and cookie dough on-a-stick in five flavors.

Strawberries n' Creme - Serving fresh strawberries with non-dairy whipped topping, and fresh-brewed iced tea with strawberry flavoring.

Thelma's Handmade Ice Cream Sandwiches - Serving 10 varieties of ice cream sandwiches made with two cookies and ice cream.

The Minnesota State Fair is scheduled Aug. 22 through Sept. 2.