From Cajun Waffle Dogs to Cornbread Funnel Cakes, here’s what’s new to eat at this year’s Ohio State Fair
The butter cow is great. So is the Sky Glide, the lumberjack show and the kayak pond. If you’re like some of us here at 614Now, though, the real attraction of the Ohio State Fair is the food.
There’s just something about fair food–rife with nostalgia and over the top indulgence–that can’t be replicated. This year, we’ve compiled a list of must-try food items that are brand-new to the State Fair. Which ones do you want to try most?
Alfredo Stuffed Turkey Leg
From: Hickory Tree BBQ
Where at the Fair: WNCI Food Highway, near Main Street Stage
The classic turkey leg has received a very delicious makeover heading into fair season this year, and we can’t wait to try it.
Bayou Fries
From: Waffle Bombs
Where at the Fair: WNCI Food Highway, near Bricker Marketplace building and Paddock
As if fresh-made waffle fries weren’t good enough, this new creation serves them with queso, diced bacon, sour cream and green onions.
Cajun Waffle Dog
From: Waffle Bombs
Where at the fair: WNCI Food Highway, near Bricker Marketplace building and Paddock
Andouille sausages dipped in waffle batter, fried and served while still warm? Um, yes.
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Cornbread Funnel Cake
From: Gobblin Gourmet
Where at the Fair: West of the Land & Living building, near the east edge of Kiddieland
Just when you thought fair funnel cake couldn’t get any better, Gobblin Gourmet creates a beautiful cornbread-funnel cake hybrid that’s sweet, savory and calling your name.
Deep-fried Piggy in a Pancake
From: Tracey Concessions
Where at the Fair: WNCI Food Highway, near the west side of the Cardinal Patio
A new take on the classic breakfast creation, this treat serves up deep-fried breakfast sausage that’s been dipped in Fruity Pebbles-infused pancake batter.
Nutter Butter Stuffed Funnel Cake
From: Hill Concessions
Where at the Fair: Near the Taste of Ohio Cafe and the ShowPlace Pavillion
Everybody’s favorite peanut butter cookie is combined with a classic Ohio State Fair funnel cake to create something that we all really, really need to try.
Soul Roll
From: Hickory Tree BBQ
Where at the fair: WNCI Food Highway, near the Main Street Stage
Egg roll meets soul food in this new fair offering, which combines mac and cheese and collard greens into a handheld. deep-fried delight.
Queso Burger
From: Waffle Bombs
Where at the Fair: WNCI Food Highway, near Bricker Marketplace building and Paddock
What’s better than a regular Fair burger? How about a deep-fried burger topped with your choice of queso or signature relish.
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