Iowa State Fair Food Healthy Choices
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!
This year two Iowa Celiac support groups combined efforts to develop a list of offerings for those dealing with food allergies or health related issues. Dowload the Gluten-free food options.
Healthy Food Choices
- 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)
- Salads at various locations: Campbell's (Elwell Family Food Center), Diamond Jack's (west of the Livestock Pavilion), 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), Master Jack's (west of the Grandstand) and Steer and Stein (east of the Grandstand)
- Sandwich wraps at The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building and Cultural Center Courtyard)
- Mixed fruit cups, melon cups and shish-kabobs at Beattie's Melon Patch (west of the Giant Slide) and mixed berry cups at Stockman's Inn (southwest corner of the Cattle Barn)
- 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.
