Iowa State Fair Food
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.
Value Priced Items for $2 or Less
Availability and prices subject to change.
Apple
- Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers, inside of Ag Building, $1.00
Apple Cookies
- Applishus, South Side of Walk on Food Triangle, East Canopy of VI Building, North Side of Walnut Square, Cultural Center Courtyard and Interior Balcony, $1.00
Baked Beans
- Hardenbrook Concessions, Southwest of Ag Building, $1.50
- Cindy’s Place, Southwest of Livestock Pavilion, $1.25
- Stockman’s Inn LLC, Southwest Corner of Cattle Barn, $2.00
Baked Potato
- Stockman’s Inn LLC, Southwest Corner of Cattle Barn, $1.50
Baklava/Kandaiifi
- Suzette’s Candies, Shopper’s Mart, $1.50
- The Greek Garden, Rock Island Southeast of Administration Building, $2.00
Beef Jerky
- Hando, Buckskinner Camp, Heritage Village, $ .75
Breakfast Turkey Sausage On A Stick
- Iowa Turkey Federation, West Side of Riley Stage, $1.00
Cake Pops
- Jalapeno Pete’s, Grand Avenue across from the Administration Building, $2.00
Candy
- 4-H Building, Campbell, $2.00
- Burke’s Taffy, Southeast Corner of VI Building, Southeast of Administration Building, Northwest Corner of VI Building, East Side of VI Building, $2.00
- Hoppy’s Lemonade, North Entrance of Baby Beef Barn, $1.50
- Pavilion, Campbell, $2.00
- Smith K & J, Jacobson Exhibition Center, $1.00
- The Chicken Koop, Northeast Corner of Little Hands on the Farm, $1.25
- WDM United Methodist Church, Northeast Corner of Sheep Barn, $1.00
Caramel Sticks
- Suzette’s Candies, Shopper’s Mart, $1.50
Carmellows
- Zagnoli, “Zag’s Popcorn”, West End of Grandstand, $1.00
Chips
- 4-H Building, Campbell, $2.00
- B & K Concessions, Ag Building, $ .50
- Iowa Sheep Industry Association, East Side of Sheep Barn, by Main Entrance, $1.50
- The Wooden Shoe, Front of VI Building, $1.00
- WDM United Methodist Church, Northeast Corner of Sheep Barn, $1.25
Cole Slaw
- Beef Promotions of Iowa, Southeast Corner of Walnut Square, $1.75
- Cindy’s Place, Southwest of Livestock Pavilion, $1.25
- Stockman’s Inn LLC, Southwest Corner of Cattle Barn, $2.00
- Rib Shack, North Side of Walnut Square, $2.00
Cotton Candy
- Shoup, “Cotton Candy”, Southeast of Administration Building, $2.00
Cookie
- 4-H Building, Campbell, $1.00
- Cattle Barn Café, Campbell, $1.00
- Elwell Family Foods, Campbell, $1.00
- Pavilion, Campbell, $1.00
- WDM United Methodist Church, Northeast Corner of Sheep Barn, $1.25
Cup of Chili
- Vannausdle, “Foot Longs & Hot Dogs”, Northwest of Riley Stage, $1.00
Donuts
- B & K Concessions, Ag Building, $1.00
- The Depot, Grand Avenue, West of VI Building, $1.00-1.50
- The Wooden Shoe, Front of VI Building, $1.50
- WDM United Methodist Church, Northeast Corner of Sheep Barn, $1.25
Egg Rolls
- Wok N Roll, West Side of Riley Stage, $1.75
- Tsing Tsao, Front of Ag Building, $1.50
Fair Square
- Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, Northwest of Admin Building, $2
French Fries
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.75
- The Best Around, Walkway South of Service Center, $2.00
- The Depot, Grand Avenue, West of VI Building, $2.00
- The Dinner Bell, Northwest Corner of Swine Barn, $2.00
Frosty Malts
- WDM United Methodist Church, Northeast Corner of Sheep Barn, $2.00
- B & K Concessions, Ag Building, $2.00
Frozen Lemonade
- B & K Concessions, Ag Building, $2.00
Hard Ice Cream Cone or Dish
- Bauder’s Ice Cream, Southwest Side of Ag Building, $2.00
- Iowa Sheep Industry Association, East Side of Sheep Barn, by Main Entrance, $1.25
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.75
Homemade Chips
- Rib Shack, North Side of Walnut Square, $2.00
Homemade Fries
- Rib Shack, North Side of Walnut Square, $2.00
Hot Dogs
- All American Grill, Stalling Barn, Open Arena Area, $2.00
- Beattie’s, West of Giant Slide, $2.00
- Brafford’s, North Side of Grand Avenue, Southwest Side of Food Triangle (2) locations, $2.00
- B & K Concessions, Southwest Corner of Machinery Grounds, $2.00
- Smith K & J, Jacobson Exhibition Center, $2.00
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $2.00
- The Dinner Bell, Northwest Corner of Swine Barn, $2.00
Ice Cream Treats
- B & K Concessions, Ag Building, $2.00
- Crow’s Nest, Southeast of AE Stage, $2.00-4.00
- The Chicken Coop, Northeast Corner of Little Hands on the Farm, $2.00
Kettle Korn
- Olde Tyme Kettle Korn, Heritage Village, $2.00
Lamb Jerky
- Iowa Sheep Industry Association, East Side of Sheep Barn, by Main Entrance, $1.25
Licorice and Lollipops
- Burke’s Taffy, Southeast Corner of VI Building, Southeast of Administration Building, Northwest Corner of VI Building, East Side of VI Building, $2.00
Mac N Cheese
- Stockman’s Inn LLC, Southwest Corner of Cattle Barn, $2.00
Melon Cup
- Beattie’s, West of Giant Slide, $2.00
Mini Donuts
- JR Donuts, Food Triangle East of Administration Building, $2.00
Peanut Butter & Jelly on-a-stick
- The Salad Bowl, upper balcony of Agriculture Building, $2.00
Peanuts
- Hockridge, Southwest Curb of Sky Glider, Southwest of Administration Building, $1.50
Pickle (On A Stick)
- Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers, inside of Ag Building, $2.00
Popcorn
- Barksdale’s, Inside of Varied Industries Building, $2.00
- Hockridge, Southwest Curb of Sky Glider, Southwest of Administration Building, $2.00
- Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers, Inside of Ag Building, $1.00
- Stockman’s Inn LLC, Southwest Corner of Cattle Barn, $1.00
- Westmoreland, East of Little Hands on the Farm, $2.00
- Zagnoli, “Zag’s Popcorn”, West End of Grandstand, $2.00
Popsicles
- B & K Concessions, Southwest Corner of Machinery Grounds, $1.00
- Crow’s Nest, Southeast of AE Stage, $2.00
Pretzel Rods
- Zagnoli, “Zag’s Popcorn”, West End of Grandstand, $1.00
Roll or Muffin
- All American Grill, Stalling Barn, Open Arena Area, $2.00
Salad
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.75
Slush/Kid Size Slush
- Applishus, South Side of Walk on Food Triangle, East Canopy of VI Building, North Side of Walnut Square, Cultural Center Courtyard and Interior Balcony, $2.00
- “Shakes, Sundaes, Floats” (Ford), In Walnut Square, $1.50/2.00
- Slush City, East Side of VI Building, $2.00
Sno Cones
- Pete’s Lunch, South Side of West Entrance to Pioneer Hall, $2.00
- Schuler, Northwest Corner, Front of Cattle Barn, $2.00
Soft Serve Ice Cream/Floats
- Ford, Robert, In Walnut Square, $2.00
Sugar Free Sno Cones
- Pete’s Lunch, South Side of West Entrance to Pioneer Hall, $2.00
Swizzle Sticks
- Suzette’s Candies, Shopper’s Mart, $1.00
Tacos
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.95
Taffy (Sample Size)
- Burke’s Taffy, Southeast Corner of VI Building, Southeast of Administration Building, Northwest Corner of VI Building, East Side of VI Building, $2.00
Texas/Garlic Toast
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.00
Toast
- Cindy’s Place, Southwest of Livestock Pavilion, $1.00
Tomatoes
- Hardenbrook Concessions, Southwest of Ag Building, $1.50
Tostado/Burrito
- Steer N Stein, Grand Avenue across from Administration Building, $1.50/1.75

