Minnesota State Fair adds six new food vendors

The Minnesota State Fair runs August 22 through Labor Day, September 2 and with 300+ food vendors offering over 1,600 menu items, you shouldn’t go hungry. There are 33 new food options with six new food and beverage vendors this season.

NEW FOOD VENDORS:

Chan’s Eatery: Chan’s Eatery serves Korean corndogs (hot dog and mozzarella cheese, battered with panko, deep-fried and finished with a dusting of cinnamon sugar. Option to add a coating of fried potatoes or to substitute toppings for hot Cheetos® with spicy mayo); Mochi donuts in eight varieties (original glaze, churro, cookies ‘n cream, Fruity Pebbles™, chocolate, strawberry, matcha and taro); Fruit and milk boba teas with optional tapioca and jelly toppings.
Located on the east side of Underwood Street between Murphy & Lee avenues

El Burrito Mercado: El Burrito Mercado serves Quesabirria Taquitos (deep-fried, rolled tacos filled with beef marinated in red sauce & cheese, topped with salsa verde and crumbled cheese); Esquites (corn kernels cooked with herbs, topped with sour cream, crumbled cheese, chile powder and lime, served in a cup); and Agua de Sandia Loca (watermelon drink with chamoy and bits of seasoned dried mango). All items are gluten-friendly.
Located at the International Bazaar, south center section

Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine: Kosharina Egyptian Cuisine serves Koshari (rice, pasta, chickpeas, lentils, tomato sauce, garlicky vinegar “dakkah” sauce, topped with fried onions) in three varieties (chicken, beef and vegetable); plus caffeine-free iced hibiscus tea. Koshari is gluten-free without pasta, and the vegetable variety is vegan.
Located south of the Grandstand Building under the Grandstand Ramp

Loon Lake Iced Tea: Loon Lake Iced Tea serves Official New Food Cotton Candy Iced Tea, plus a variety of brewed, naturally flavored, cane sugar-sweetened iced teas, including blood orange, blueberry, peach, strawberry and unsweetened.
Located on the west side of Underwood Street between Wright & Dan Patch avenues

Midtown Global Market’s Indigenous Food Lab: Midtown Global Market’s Indigenous Food Lab serves Official New Food Nixtamal & Wild Rice Bowl with Wóžapi & Bison Meatballs or Sweet Potato Dumplings, with the option to add cricket & seed mix. All items are gluten-free. (Aug. 28 to Sept. 2 only)
Located in the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, east wall

Paella Depot: Paella Depot serves Chicken & Chorizo Paella (traditional Spanish caramelized rice dish with leeks, red bell peppers, zucchini and snap peas, with option to add fried egg or seafood). Plus, aguas frescas in six flavors made from fruit puree, whole fruit, lime juice, agave and water. All items are gluten-free and dairy-free.
Located on the south side of Judson Avenue between Clough & Nelson streets

Fair organizers say if guests have specific dietary restrictions or concerns, they should ask the vendor prior to ordering.