Drinks, desserts and deep fried creations: New foods at the 2023 Indiana State Fair
A collection of new confections is set to hit the Indiana State Fair this year.
The fair announced the newest additions to its food options Friday, expanding its tradition of flavorful, innovative selections premiering alongside the usual fare. On tap for the 2023 celebration, which runs from July 28 to Aug. 20, is a host of fruity drinks, delectable desserts and fried, well, everything.
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Check out the new creations:
Bratchos
Urick Concessions
Tortilla chips topped with bratwurst, hatch chile queso, jalapeño peppers, salsa and sour cream
Buffalo Pork-n-Mac
Nitro Hog BBQ
Macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing
Flaming Hot Cheeto Corn in a Cup
Wilson Concessions
Corn, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, nacho cheese and tajín served in a cup
Indiana Hardwood Nachos
Twisted Drinks and Food
Nacho chips topped with queso, street corn and barbecue sauce
Pepperoni Pizza Pretzel
Wilson Concessions
Soft pretzel topped with pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses
Sirloin Tip Fries
SW Concessions
Curly fries topped with cheese, sirloin tips and A1 steak sauce
Elote Street Corn Pizza
DG Concession
Slice of pizza topped with mozzarella, cotija cheese, corn, jalapeño peppers, chipotle mayonnaise, tajín and crushed ranch tortilla chips
Smoked Bologna Burnt Ends
Red Frazier Bison
Smoked bologna burnt ends topped with pickles and mustard
Spicy Sweet Chili Walking Taco
Georgia's Kitchen
Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos topped with ground beef, lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream
The Walking Burger
Indiana Ribeye
Bite-size hamburger pieces with cowboy beans and choice of regular or barbecue chips
Wicked Chicken N Waffles
Urick Concessions
Chicken tenders topped with hot honey between two waffles topped with Flamin' Hot Cheetos
BBQ Pig Wings
Indiana Pork
Handheld pork wing cut from the bottom of the ham
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Deep Fried Corn on a Stick
Cantina Louie's by Meatball Factory
Seasoned ear of corn dipped in buttermilk and egg mixture, rolled in flour corn meal, deep fried and topped with mayonnaise and parmesan – on a stick!
Hoosier Burger Mango
Black Leaf Vegan
Plant-based patty dipped in teriyaki barbecue sauce and topped with mango salsa and vegan cheddar cheese between a brioche bun
Italian Melt
American Dairy Association Indiana
Provolone and basil pesto on sourdough bread served with a marinara dipping sauce
Mac Daddy Empanada
Gobble Gobble
Macaroni and cheese and pulled barbecue turkey stuffed in an empanada
Street Corn Pizza
Swains Pizza on a Stick
A slice topped with white sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, corn, chili lime seasoning and cilantro
The Dirty Dog
R&W Concessions
Burnt end brisket link deep fried in cornmeal batter and dipped in barbecue sauce
The Indiana Grown Burger
Red Frazier Bison
Quarter-pound bison patty, bacon jam, goat cheese and bread-and-butter pickles between a pretzel bun
Cherry Lemonade Twister
Twisted Drinks and Food
Lemonade with cherry syrup and maraschino cherries
Cherry ShakeUp
Hi & Mighty
Canned cocktail with gin, cherry and lemon
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Deep-Fried Sandwich Cookie Ale
Sun King
Oatmeal milk porter beer made with oats, lactose, chocolate malt and 300 pounds of chocolate sandwich cookies
Vanilla Dream Coffee Ice Cream Soda
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Vanilla iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped topping
Chocolate Glazed Popcorn
Old Tyme Poppin Korn
Old-fashioned popcorn topped with chocolate glaze and sprinkled with salt
Cinnamon Crunch Corn
Fairlivin Concessions
Buttered sweet corn in a cup topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and cream cheese icing
Gimme S’more Bourbon Shake
Urick Concessions
Vanilla ice cream, milk and Hotel Tango's marshmallow bourbon blended and topped with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate
Lemon Drop Drizzle
R&W Concessions
Mini sponge cakes with lemon icing deep fried in funnel cake batter and topped with powdered sugar and vanilla icing
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Nutellaphant Ear
Urick Concessions
Fried dough with a Nutella spread topped with strawberries, bananas and powdered sugar
S’mores Funnel Cake
LT Concessions
Funnel cake topped with marshmallow drizzle, graham cracker crumbs and chocolate
The Hoosier Slam Dunk Caramel Apple Surprise
Jessop Candy Products
Cinnamon sugar apple slices with hot caramel sauce, nuts, sprinkles, whipped cream, cherry and the option of mini chocolate chips or chocolate sauce, all topped with cotton candy
Contact Pulliam Fellow Heather Bushman at HBushman@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @hmb_1013.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana State Fair food 2023: "Taste of the Fair" has innovative picks
