August 09-19 2012

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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