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August 8, 2026

State Fair Sees New Food

July 15, 2022

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State Fair Sees New Food

With hundreds of vendor locations, there are more than a thousand food and beverage options to choose from at the Wisconsin State Fair. This year, over 80 of those options are brand new. From the Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick to the Gummy Bear Brat, there is something for everyone on this robust list.

EXPLORE THE FOOD FINDER

Search for food and beverage items at Wisconsin State Fair with ease using the Food Finder tool on WiStateFair.com. The Food Finder is an online tool created by Wisconsin State Fair that compiles all vendors and food items found at the annual event. This Fair food search engine is simple to operate and easy to use on-the-go. Search for the foods of your wildest dreams now!

SPORKIES FOOD COMPETION JUDGES

The 9th annual Sporkies judging will take place before the 2022 Wisconsin State Fair on August 2. This private judging is only open to the media. Check out our superstar panel below.

Dario Melendez, Host@Dario_MelendezSports Director at WISN
Bill Mitchell, Judge @Bill925WMBZOn-Air Personality at Magnum Media
Chef Adam Pawlak, Judge@Adam_Pawlak23Chef/Owner of Egg & Flour & Hell’s Kitchen Contestant
Dr. Stacia Thompson, Judge@DrStaciaThompsonExecutive Director of the Sherman Phoenix Foundation
Arthur Ircink, JudgeIconDescription automatically generated@Arthur.ircinkEdible Milwaukee and Wisconsin Foodie
Nic F., JudgeShapeDescription automatically generated from Milwaukee 2022 Sporkies Fairgoer Judge

The celebrity judges were carefully selected for this coveted role. The Fairgoer Judge was selected randomly through an online entry process where Fairgoers submitted their dream Fair food item. Nic dreamt up the Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles Poutine!

About the Wisconsin State Fair

The 2022 Wisconsin State Fair, presented by UScellular, will take place Aug. 4 – 14. The State Fair offers a unique experience to all who attend and is an exceptional value. Enjoy dozens of FREE entertainment stages, exciting rides and games in SpinCity, thousands of animals, endless family activities, events, contests, shopping vendors, and culinary delights. For more information, visit WiStateFair.com  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Flaming Hot Cheetos Chicken on a Stick
Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick
Peno Popper Pretzel Brat

Filed Under: Ag Life in the 715, Agribusiness, community, county fairs, Food Trends, News Tagged With: 80 new foods, bacon ranch waffle stick, flaming hot cheetos chicken on a stick, Food Finder, new foods, peno popper pretzel brat, Sporkies Food Competition, Sporkies judges, wisconsin state fair

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