New Foods You Can’t Miss at Wisconsin State Fair 2026
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The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair is serving up 100 new food and beverage items from August 6–16. This year’s lineup stretches from pickle-loaded fries and pierogi sliders to custard-dipped breakfast egg rolls, plant-based fair food and drinks that taste like childhood candy.
Official 2026 New Foods and Beverages
If your family prefers a classic, the Original, Chocolate and limited Fair-aschino Cherry Cream Puffs are also available during the Fair.
Our 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff guide
Here are some of the most interesting new foods to put on your family’s list.
Savory Meals and Shareable Bites
Al Pastor Pizza — Charlie’s Pizza
Marinated al pastor pork, mozzarella, pineapple, cilantro, white onion, lime and a signature sauce come together in a sweet-savory pizza with a bright finish.
Bayou Crunch Cup — All Family Concessions
A towering cup of sidewinder fries, Cajun slaw and alligator nuggets served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Dill-uxe Pickle Fries — Deep-Fried Mashed Potatoes On-a-Stick
Fries tossed with dill-pickle seasoning, topped with Wisconsin cheese curds, Doritos-crusted fried pickle pieces and pickle-ranch “gravy.”
Porky Puff — Bud Pavilion
Flaky pastry filled with pulled pork, peach filling and garlic-herb cheese, then finished with hot honey and mustard seeds.
Redneck Brat — Doc’s Smokehouse
A Usinger’s Cajun brat piled with smoked pulled pork, creamy coleslaw and Carolina Gold barbecue sauce.
Smoked Pork Pierogi Sliders — Charlie’s Turkey Leg
Buttery pierogi replace the bun in these sliders filled with smoked pork and cheddar, then topped with slaw, barbecue sauce and pickles.
The Dirty Dog — Pop’s Paradise
A brisket burnt-end sausage on a pretzel bun topped with brisket chili and cheddar-jack cheese.
Breakfast-Inspired Fair Food
Egg Roll A-La-Mode — Camp Bar
A deep-fried egg roll stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage and hash browns, served with Wisconsin frozen custard and optional caramel, fudge, maple syrup and Heath crumble.
Guac This Way Tots — Knucklehead
Crispy tots topped with guacamole, a fried egg, roasted tomatoes, Texas-toast croutons and lemon aioli.
Creative Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options
Gluten-Free Chimichurri Cheese Curds — Keys Gluten-Free Fair Foods
Crispy Wisconsin cheese curds get a South American-inspired chimichurri twist.
Puggets — Dale Z’s On Tour
Chicken pieces breaded with pork-rind crumbs and fried until golden. They are gluten-free and low-carb, with optional pickle seasoning and sauces.
Vegan Cheesesteak Eggrolls — Twisted Plants
Crispy egg rolls filled with seasoned plant-based steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and vegan cheese.
Sweet and Unexpected Treats
Fair-aschino Cherry Cream Puff — Dairy Building
The limited 175th-anniversary Cream Puff combines flavors inspired by grenadine, ginger ale and maraschino cherry. Limited batches are available only inside the Dairy Building.
Waffle Cone S’mores — Campsite 107
A crispy waffle cone filled with graham cereal, marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Why Not Tots — Knucklehead
Tater tots go sweet with mascarpone, strawberries, chocolate ganache, cocoa and powdered sugar.
Drinks Worth a Look
Fruit Roll-Up Remix — Buzzy Badger
Lemonade with strawberry and lavender syrups, strawberry cotton-candy cold foam and a Fruit Roll-Up-wrapped straw.
Pop’s Kettle Me Squeeze — Pop’s Paradise
Classic lemonade meets kettle corn through a house-made kettle-corn syrup and a popcorn topping.
Red, White & Berry — Caribbean Smoothies
A layered strawberry, piña colada and mixed-berry smoothie created in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Soft Serve Beer — Bud Pavilion
New Glarus Raspberry Tart beer and Wisconsin dairy are spun into a lightly boozy soft-serve-style treat. For adults age 21 and older.
The Blue Moo Lagoon — Bubble Tea & Waffles
Pineapple juice, coconut cream, blue curaçao and passion-fruit boba topped with toasted-coconut whipped cream and pineapple.
The Wisconsinite Slush — Pickle Barrel
A pickle-juice slush with Tajín, baby dill pickles, a Klement’s beef stick and mozzarella cheese.
Planning Your Food Route
Use the official Food Finder to search by food, vendor and location. Menus can change, and some items may sell out or be unavailable because of supply issues.
Wisconsin State Fair Food Finder
Most vendors accept credit cards, and individual vendors may choose whether to accept cash. Bringing both gives your family the most flexibility.
Pick a few must-try foods before you arrive, then leave room for something unexpected. Shareable dishes are useful when kids want a taste without committing to a full portion, and an early visit can help with limited-batch items.
Need Fair Tickets?
Our guide to discounted and free Wisconsin State Fair tickets
The 2026 lineup is one of the Fair’s biggest yet. Whether your family goes for cheese curds, creative drinks, unusual mashups or the newest Cream Puff, the best plan is to arrive hungry and let everyone choose at least one thing to share.
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