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Food is one of the main attractions at the Iowa State Fair! The Fair boasts nearly 200 food stands and over 50 delectable items available on a stick.

Vendors

Learn which food stands have your favorite foods and where they are located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

  • Watch for information about vendors for the 2025 Iowa State Fair!
Iowa State Fair Food Vendors

Food on a Stick

The saying "If you can find it at the Fair, you can find it on a stick" is true. With over 60 mobile foods on a stick, which one(s) will you try?

Food on a Stick

Enjoy a corn dog at the Iowa State Fair

Value Priced Food Items

Check out the best deals at the Iowa State Fair. There are hundreds of foods all over the Fairgrounds, and you can find foods that the whole family will enjoy for an affordable cost!

See the Value

2019 Best New Deal Winner: The Cookies and Cream Wonder Bar ($4)

Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

Cups and buckets of chocolate chips are a must-have at the Iowa State Fair Learn about Barksdale's State Fair Cookies.

Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

Best New Food Contest Winners

Past People’s Choice Award winners include:

  • 2013: Shrimp Corn Dog - Zag's Po Boys
  • 2014: Funnel Cake on a Stick - multiple vendors
  • 2015: The Rib Shack - Ultimate Bacon Brisket Bomb
  • 2016: Iowa Turkey Federation – Not Your Mamma’s Taco
  • 2017: Steer ‘N’ Stein – Pork Almighty
  • 2018: Applishus – Apple Eggroll
  • 2019: G Mig’s Wrap Stand – Georgie’s Roast with the Most Wrap
  • 2021: Cluckin’ Coop by the Iowa Egg Council/Iowa Poultry Association – Chicken Egg Salad with Fry Bread
  • 2022: The Rib Shack – The Finisher
  • 2023: What's Your Cheez - Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese
  • 2024: Winn & Sara's Kitchen - Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll

Gluten Friendly Options

With the help of the Central Iowa Celiac Connection, see a list of specific vendors that offer gluten friendly options at the Iowa State Fair:

  • Big Acai Bowl
  • Campbell's Corn Dogs (E. of Triangle, S. of Service Center)
  • Completely Nuts
  • Iowa Pork Producers
  • Iowa Fruit/Vegetable Growers
  • Ford’s Concessions
  • Midwest Dairy Association
  • Hill Concessions
  • Hockridges
  • Mexican Corn Stand
  • Nitro Ice Cream
  • Iowa Turkey Federation
  • The Salad Bowl/Applishus
  • Chicken City
  • Beattie’s Melon Patch
  • The Rib Shack
  • Dawghouse Concessions
  • Zag’s Popcorn
  • Zag's Po-Boy
  • Steer 'N Stein
  • The Nut Farm
  • Destination Grille
  • Whatcha Smokin' BBQ
  • Island Noodles

For those with gluten sensitivities, please be aware that while we strive to offer gluten-friendly food options, we cannot guarantee that these foods are completely gluten-free due to potential cross-contamination. We recommend that individuals with severe gluten allergies exercise caution and consult with food vendors directly about their preparation practices.