WEST ALLIS \u2014 Wisconsin State Fair organizers are rolling out more than 80 new food and beverage items for the 2026 fair as the event marks its 175th anniversary, according to a release from the fair.<\/p>\n
The Wisconsin State Fair, presented by T-Mobile, runs Aug. 6\u201316 at State Fair Park in West Allis.<\/p>\n
The new-items list includes a range of additions, from Bloody Mary Mac Daddy \u2014 described as Bloody Mary mac and cheese topped with relish and chopped string cheese \u2014 to a \u201cChimi-Brat-Changa\u201d and smoked pork pierogi sliders, according to the release. A full list is posted at wistatefair.com\/fair\/new-foods.<\/p>\n
Organizers also highlighted Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery\u2019s cheese curds, which the fair said have been named the official cheese curds of the Wisconsin State Fair. The release said Ellsworth will offer pre-packaged \u201cMade Fresh for the Fair Pouches\u201d for the first time in 2026, available exclusively at the Brad & Harry\u2019s concession stand. The pouches are listed in five flavors: Natural Cheddar, Garlic, Pizza, Jalapeno and Dill Pickle.<\/p>\n
To help fairgoers plan, the fair is directing visitors to an online \u201cFood Finder,\u201d described as a searchable tool for vendors and menu items across State Fair Park. The tool is available at wistatefair.com\/fair\/food-finder, according to the release.<\/p>\n
The fair also announced four new food vendors are scheduled to make their Wisconsin State Fair debut in 2026, with details and locations posted at wistatefair.com\/fair\/new-vendors.<\/p>\n
Several food-related promotions and discounts were also included in the announcement. Organizers said \u201cCrazy Grazin\u2019 Day\u201d is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, with reduced-price offers on select State Fair foods. A \u201cCrazy Grazin\u2019 Map\u201d is expected to be posted online in the coming weeks, the release said.<\/p>\n
The fair also said it will again offer an $11 meal deal, with more than 20 meal offerings available throughout the fair\u2019s run.<\/p>\n
For cream puff fans, the release said Chocolate Cream Puffs will return, and a limited-edition flavor \u2014 the \u201cFair-aschino Cherry Cream Puff: A Cheers to 175 Years!\u201d \u2014 is planned in limited batches at the Dairy Building.<\/p>\n
Organizers also promoted additional pre-fair deals, including an online Bargain Book and cream puff six-packs, along with souvenir cups tied to the fair\u2019s anniversary year.<\/p>\n
The release also included an admission ticket price reminder: adult admission tickets are listed at $17 through 11:59 p.m. July 19, and will increase to $20 starting July 20.<\/p>\n
More information about the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair is available at wistatefair.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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