Minnesota State Fair, 2023: Walking Plan for the New Foods

Starting at the West End, journey your way through the new foods at the Fair using this guide

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I’ve taken the new foods and organized them by location—so you can hop off the bus at the West End, explore that, head through the Midway and barn area, then get to the International Bazaar and Food Building before you head to the north. If you start at the main entrance off Snelling, just hop in at the Farmer’s Union and then follow the path to the north. Enjoy!

Find a list of the new foods here and a map of the fairgrounds here.

Also: Jason Ranked the 34 New Minnesota State Fair Foods of 2023

Hot Honey Cheese Sticks
Hot Honey Cheese Sticks

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West End

Blue Barn: Hot Honey Cheese Sticks

LuLu’s Public House: Cheesecake Curds; Fruity Cereal Milk Biscuit

Nordic Waffles: Bacon-Wrapped Waffle Dog; “Kind of a Big Dill” Pickle Lemonade

 

Maui-Sota Sticky Ribs

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Midway/Barns

RC’s BBQ: Maui-Sota Sticky Ribs

Blue Moon Drive-in Theater: Irish Butter Ice Cream Over Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast

Café Caribe: Loaded Lobster Fries 

Coasters: Donut Delights

Bridgeman’s Ice Cream: Bee Sting Sundae

Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos: Dill Pickle Cheese Curd Taco

Sabino’s (in Coliseum): Sota-cuterie Board

Minne-Apple Pie: MinneCookieDough Pie

 

Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun
Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun

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International Bazaar

Shanghai Henry’s: Crispy Lutefisk Steam Bun

Union Hmong Kitchen: Galabao

Holy Land: Basil Hummus With Spicy Walnut Topping

 

Smoked Beef Arepa
Smoked Beef Arepa

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Midtown Global Market

Momodosa: Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney; Masala Dosa; Veggie Pakora

Arepa Bar: Smoked Beef Arepa

 

Italian Duo Dunkers
Italian Duo Dunkers

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Food Building

Herbivorous Butcher: Crunchy Balboa

Oodles of Noodles: Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli

 Sara’s Tipsy Pies: Italian Duo Dunkers

Soul Bowl: Miami Mango Pickles

Afro Deli: Sambusas; Fried Plantains; Somali Tea

 

Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich
Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich

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Headed to the North End

Hamline Church Dining Hall: Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich; Donut Paletas; Pickle Paletas

MN Farmers Union Coffee Shop: Fried Green Tomato Sandwich in Two Varieties

Wow Fudge (Creative Activities Annex): Wow Fudge

Cloud Coolers
Cloud Coolers

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Spinning Wylde: Cloud Coolers

Green Mill: Cheese Curd Stuffed Pizza Pretzel

Giggles’ Campfire Grill: Walleye Fritter Pops 

Baba’s: Al Taco Baba

Churros & Aguas Fresca: Churros Bag; Churros Filled

Mini Donuts/Cheese Curds: Birthday Cake Mini Donuts

Jammy Sammies by Brim: Blueberry Mint and Strawberry Jalapeño Jam’nades