Iowa State Fair Food Healthy Choices
The Fair offers the greatest selection of tasty treats, from corndogs and ice cream to deep-fried butter.
The Iowa State Fair boasts nearly 200 food stands and more than 50 delectable items available on-a-stick. Just take a look at what yummy foods can be found at the Fair!
Two Iowa Celiac support groups combined efforts to develop a list of offerings for those dealing with food allergies or health related issues. Check out a list of the Gluten-free food options.
Healthy Food Choices
- Fruit on-a-stick with a yogurt dipping sauce at The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building; Cultural Center)
- Salad on-a-stick at The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building; Cultural Center) – an iceberg lettuce wedge with carrots and tomato served kabob-style, served with dressing.
- Baked potatoes and corn-on-the-cob at Westmoreland (south of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage) and Cattlemen's Beef Quarters (south side of Walnut Square)
- Salads at various locations: Cattlemen's Beef Quarters (south side of Walnut Square), Campbell's (Elwell Family Food Center), Diamond Jack's (west of the Livestock Pavilion), Doc's Bud Tent/Pizza Parlor (north side of Grand Avenue), The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building; Cultural Center), The Greek Garden (north of the Varied Industries Building and southeast of the Administration Building), K's Concession (on Triangle east of the Administration Building) and Steer and Stein (east of the Grandstand)
- Sandwich wraps at The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building and Cultural Center Courtyard) and at Three Sisters (on Grand Concourse in front of the Varied Industries Building)
- Grilled chicken sandwiches at various locations: Barksdales Concessions (in front of VI Bldg), Campbell’s Concessions (Elwell), Stockman’s Inn (Outside South West Corner of Cattle Barn), B&S Concessions (west side of Riley Stage) and Dawghouse Concessions (north Side of Walk on Triangle)
- Grilled turkey sandwiches at Turkey Time Concessions (south side of walk on Triangle)
- Fresh fruit, melon and berry cups and shish-kabobs at various locations: Beattie's Melon Patch (west of the Giant Slide), Stockman's Inn (southwest corner of the Cattle Barn), Benoit Concessions (on Rock Island Avenue), Iowa Orchards (Agriculture Building), Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (west side of the Agriculture Building)
- Caramel apple slices at Applishus (locations: east canopy of the Varied Industries Building; north side of Walnut Square; and Cultural Center Courtyard )
- Veggie corn dogs at Veggie Table (north of the Varied Industries Building)
- Turkey tenderloins at the Iowa Turkey Federation (west of Anne and Bill Riley Stage) – the turkey breast sandwich has less than 5 grams of fat and is low in calories
- Pork chops on-a-stick at the Iowa Pork Producers Association (main location: east end of Grand Avenue; satellite locations: east of the main stand and on Rock Island Avenue west of the Livestock Pavilion)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly on a Stick– A tasty skewered version of this childhood favorite with grapes in between the sandwich pieces. The Salad Bowl located in the upper balcony of John Deere Agriculture Building.
- Green bean or potato bowl at Dawghouse Concessions (north side of walk on Triangle)
- Tomatoes at Hardenbrook Concessions (southwest of the Agriculture Building)
- Carrots with ranch at the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (west side of the Agriculture Building)
- Dried fruit log at the Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (west side of the Agriculture Building)
