2025 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair Vendors

Food Vendors

GF = gluten-friendly
V = vegetarian
VE = vegan

Note: We recommend confirming ingredients with each vendor if you have dietary or allergy restrictions. 

Al’s Subs & Malt Shop (cash only)

• Sub Sandwiches (V without meat)
  • ham, turkey, roast beef, salami, BLT, Super Sub (all meats included), veggie
• Soft Serve Ice Cream in a Cone or Waffle Cone  (GF – ask for the ice cream to be served in a dish)
  • vanilla, chocolate, vanilla & chocolate twist
• Malts (topped with whipped cream and a cherry)
  • vanilla, chocolate, vanilla & chocolate twist, strawberry, raspberry, caramel, hot fudge
• Sundaes (topped with whipped cream and a cherry)
  • chocolate, strawberry, raspberry, caramel, hot fudge
• Root Beer Floats
• Beverages
  • Diet Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, root beer, coffee, orange juice, milk, bottled water

Andy’s Grille (cash/credit)

• Philly Cheesesteak
• Hamburger with Chips
• Cheeseburger with Chips
• Kettle Chips V
• Beverages
  • soda, bottled water, energy drinks
• Beer
  • Blue Moon, Bud Light Strawberita Slushy, Caramel Apple Craft Seltzer (GF), Chocolate Chip Cookie Beer, Coors Light, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Mike’s Harder Lemonade Slushy, Modelo Especial, Smirnoff Ice Smash Red, White & Berry Slushy, Summit Sága Hazy IPA, Twisted Tea Slushy, White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer
• Entertainment
  • staff’s State Fair dance tradition, every hour on the hour
  • independent stage

Auntie M’s Gluten Free (cash/credit)

• Gluten-free Corn Dog GF
• Gluten-free Cheese Curds GF, V
• Gluten-free Funnel Cake GF
  • original V, VE; strawberries and cream, apple pie, caramel apple pie

Baba’s (cash/credit)

• Hummus Bowls served with Fried Pita
  • Beauty and the Buffalo; Chili Baba (GF without pita, V); Dill + Curd (GF without pita, V); Falafelicious (GF without pita, V, VE); Hummus Bi Lahme (GF without pita)
• Dipping Options
  • fried pita (V, VE), falafel with tahini drizzle (V, VE)
• Fresh Mint Lemonade

Ball Park Cafe (cash/credit)

• Burgers
  • Ball Park Burger, Fastball Burger, hamburger, cheeseburger
• Chicken Sandwich
• Chicken Fingers
• French Fries
• Garlic Fries GF, V, VE
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mello Yello, lemonade, iced tea, bottled water
• Beer
  • Coors Light, Insight Crazy Aunt, Lift Bridge Mango Blonde, Lift Bridge Mini Donut Beer, Lift Bridge Grape Ape, Lift Bridge The Bomb Hard Seltzer, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Modist Sea Salt Lime Supra Deluxe, Modist DREAMYARD IPA, Pryes Chili Pineapple Express Sour, Steel Toe Size 7 IPA, Sweetland Orchard Cherry Rhubarb (GF), Wild State Cider Hazy Pink Pineapple
• Frozen Beverages
  • Mango Tango, Strawberry Daiquiri, Ball Park Vice
• Entertainment
  • sports action on giant TVs

Bayou Bob’s (cash/credit)

• Bob’s Saucy Tots
  • ground alligator meat sautéed in garlic, olive oil and Cajun seasoning served over tater tots with a sour cream drizzle and chives
• Seasoned Alligator Sausage On-A-Stick
• Onion Flavored Hush Puppies
• Tater Tots
• Frozen Grapes
• Beverages
  • Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Starry, Mountain Dew, sugar-free lemonade, purified tap water

Beverages by Giggles’ (two locations)

• Beverages
  • 1919 Root Beer, bottled water, Coke, Diet Coke, Monster Energy, Monster Energy Zero Ultra, Sprite
• Beer & Wine
  • Athletic, Budweiser, Big Island Boom, Coors Light, Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA, Heineken 0.0, Kona Big Wave, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Michelob Golden Draft Light, New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze, Round Lake red & white wine, Summit Extra Pale Ale, Summit Lager, Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler, Twisted Tea, War Pigs Fuzzy Geezer, White Claw Black Cherry, White Claw Raspberry

Big Fat Bacon (cash/credit)

• Bacon On-A-Stick GF
• Bottled Water

Cafe Caribe (cash/credit)

• Lobster Roll with Chips
• Loaded Lobster Fries
• Crab Cakes
• Jerk Wings
• Buffalo Wings
• Chicken Tenders with Fries
  • plain, buffalo
• Hamburger
• Cheeseburger
• Fries V
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Mello Yello, Sprite, Vitamin Water XXX, coffee, iced tea, bottled water
• Beer
  • Cayman Jack Frozen Margarita (Original or Strawberry), Coors Light, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Lift Bridge Key Lime Pie, Lift Bridge Paloma Hard Seltzer, Modelo Especial, Sociable Cider Werks Freewheeler, Truly Spiked & Sparkling Wild Berry, Twisted Tea, WarPigs Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA
• Wine
  • Winehaven Marquette Reserve (red), Winehaven Frontenac Gris (white)
• Entertainment
  • independent stage

Cheese on-a-Stick and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade (cash/credit)

• Cheese On-A-Stick
  • American cheese, jalapeño cheese
• Fresh Squeezed Lemonade GF, V, VE
  • regular, jumbo
• Bottled Water

Chimborazo (cash/credit)

• Yuca Frita (fried cassava with garlic and citrus, served with aji criollo) GF
• Empanada de Queso (cheese turnover dusted with powdered sugar)
• Empanada de Carne (beef turnover with curtido and aji criollo)
• Empanada de Vegetariano (potatoes/onion/spinach/peas/carrots turnover with curtido and aji criollo) V
• Wings (8 pieces, dry rub)
• Ensalada Fresca (green salad with tomato, yellow & red peppers, onion, avocado, queso fresca, served with fresh lime vinaigrette, option to add chicken)
• Sanduches (served with chips; option to upgrade to fresh-cut fries or salad; gluten-free option available)
  • Sanduche de Pernil (roasted pork with sweet plantain and aji criollo)
  • Sanduche de Pollo (grilled chicken with mozzarella, mayonnaise, aji criollo)
  • Sanduche de Carne (flank steak with red pepper and mozzarella)
  • Sanduche de Chorizo (chuizos, red pepper, red onion, egg, mozzarella, aji criollo)
  • Sanduche Vegetariano (grilled red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, tomato, mozzarella, mayonnaise, aji criollo) V
• Bowls
  • Seco De Pollo (chicken stew with pepper, tomatoes, onions and garlic in a beer sauce; served with sweet plantains)
  • Seco De Carne (tender beef stew with pepper, tomatoes, onions and garlic in a beer sauce; served with rice and sweet plantains)
  • Vegetariano (rice, beans, sweet plantains, llapingacho, avocado; served with a small side salad) V
  • Hornado (slow cooked roast pork in highland sauces, rice and beans)
• Sides
  • fresh-cut fries GF, sweet plantain, pork, sauces
• Bottled Sauces

Coasters (cash/credit)

• Burgers
  • hamburger, cheeseburger, double cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger GF without bun
• Sandwiches
  • grilled chicken sandwich, buffalo grilled chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich GF without bun
• Hot Dog
• French Fries
• Chicken Tenders
• Red Jalapeño Poppers with Southwest Cream Cheese
• Chicken Caesar Wrap
• Beverages
  • soda, 1919 Root Beer, Gatorade, Red Bull, coffee, bottled water
• Beer
  • Busch Light, Castle Danger Cream Ale, Coors Light, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Lift Bridge Orange Crush Slushie, Mike’s Harder Hurricane Punch Slushie, Sociable Cider Werks Training Wheels Hazy Blueberry, Summit Extra Pale Ale, Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, WarPigs Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA
• Wine
  • Cannon River red wine, Cannon River white wine

Dino’s Gyros (cash/credit)

• Sandwiches
  • Gyros sandwich, spicy Gyros sandwich, chicken Gyros sandwich (GF without flatbread), falafel sandwich (GF without flatbread, V)
• Meal combos (sandwich, fries, drink)
• Feta Bites V
• Tirokroketes V, GF
• French Fries V, GF
• Beverages
  • Pepsi fountain soda products, bottled water
• Beer
  • Bomba Bull Frosé All Day Slushie, Coors Light, Surly Furious, Hamm’s, Invictus Salted Nut Roll Golden Ale, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Summit EPA, White Claw Hard Seltzer
• Entertainment
  • independent stage

Duke’s Poutine (cash only)

• Poutine
• Fresh-cut French Fries GF, V, VE
• Beverages
  • Fountain Coca-Cola products, lemonade, bottled water

NEW! – El Burrito Mercado (cash/credit)

• Esquites (Mexican-style corn in a cup) GF, V
  • corn, sour cream, cotija cheese, chile seasoning and lime
• Elote (Mexican-style roasted corn on the cob) GF, VE, V
  • corn smothered in sour cream, cotija cheese and chile lime seasoning
• Street Tacos GF
  • carne asada steak, al pastor pork or fiesta chicken with cilantro, onion, salsa and limes
• Steak Nachos GF, V
  • corn chips, carne asada, queso and jalapeños
• Beverages
  • Jarrito sodas (mandarin & fruit punch flavor), Coke products, bottled water

El Sol Mexican Foods (cash/credit)

• Tacos GF*, V*
  • flour taco, corn taco
• Burritos V*
  • bean burrito, jumbo beef burrito, bean and beef burrito
• Taco Salad V*
• Nachos V*
• Beverages
  • Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Sierra Mist, bottled water

*Note: Tacos can be made gluten-friendly upon request. All products can be made meatless as a vegetarian option; beans can be substituted.

Fresh French Fries (cash/credit)

• French Fries GF, V, VE, Kosher
  • 16 oz. bucket, 32 oz. bucket, 88 oz. souvenir pail
• Beverages
  • bottled Coca-Cola products, bottled water

Hansen’s Foot Long Hot Dogs & Corn Dogs (cash/credit)

• Foot Long Corn Dog
• Foot Long Hot Dog
• Corn Dog
• Beverages
  • Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, Starry, Lemonade, bottled water

NEW! – Jersey Jo’s (cash/credit)

• 6” Cheesesteak GF*
• 6” Chicken Cheesesteak GF*
• Veggie Sub V, GF*
• Fries GF
• Cheese Fries GF
• Onion Rings
• Cheesesteak Fries GF
• Combo (6” cheesesteak, small side, drink)
• Beverages
  • Pepsi products

*Note: sandwiches are gluten-free when served without bread.

NEW! – LuLu’s Public House (cash/credit)

• Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing V
• Bang Bang Chicken Tenders
• Deep-Fried S’Mores V
  • cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and chocolate chips in a shell coated in a
    graham cracker, then deep-fried served with chocolate dip
• Beverages
  • water, soda

NEW! – Minneapple Pie (cash/credit)

• Minneapple Pie, Ultimate Minneapple Pie, Minneblueberry Pie VE and Minnechocolate Pie
  • served with optional vanilla or cinnamon ice cream
• Bottled Apple Syrup
• Beverages
  • bottled water, apple lemonade

Minnesnowii Shave Ice (cash/credit)

• Minnesnowii Shave Ice with Variety of Flavors GF, V, VE*
  • blue raspberry, cherry, cotton candy, Dragon Fruit, grape, guava, lemon, lime, lychee, mango, passion fruit, pink lemonade, root beer, strawberry, Tiger’s Blood, watermelon
  • Rainbow (blue raspberry, lemon, strawberry)
  • Hawaiian Sunrise (passion fruit, mango, guava)
  • Mangonada (chamoy sauce, tajin, popping mango boba pearls, tamarind candy straw)
  • Snow Cream topping (sweetened condensed milk)

*Note: All Minnesnowii flavors and toppings are gluten-friendly, vegan, vegetarian and deemed kosher except Mangonada and the Snow Cream topping (sweetened condensed milk).

Mouth Trap Cheese Curds (cash/credit)

• Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
  • regular, bucket
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, bottled water

Nelson’s Foot Long Hot Dogs & Corn Dogs (cash/credit)

• Foot Long Corn Dog
• Foot Long Hot Dog
• Corn Dog
• Beverages
  • Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr Pepper, Starry, Lemonade, bottled water

The Perfect Pickle (cash only)

• Deep-Fried Pickles (served with ranch dressing) V, VE without ranch
• Pickle On-A-Stick GF, V, VE
• Beverages
  • fountain Pepsi products

Pronto Pups (cash/credit, two locations)

• Pronto Pups
• Papa Pups
• Jumbo Pickles GF, V, VE
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, bottled water

Que Viet Concessions (cash/credit)

• Giant Egg Roll On-A-Stick GF
• Garlic Cream Cheese Wontons  V
• Vietnamese Iced Coffee  GF, V

RC’s BBQ (cash/credit)

• 4 Bones St. Louis-Style Ribs
• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Smoked Chicken Sandwich
• Grilled Pork Chop On-A-Stick
• Coleslaw
• RC’s Chips
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, bottled water
• Beer
  • Bell’s Two Hearted IPA, Fulton Blood Orange Hard Seltzer, Fulton Lonely Shandy, Indeed Pistachio Cream Ale, Kona Big Wave Golden Ale, Lift Bridge Mango Blonde, Lift Bridge Orange Drink, Loon Juice Honeycrisp Hard Cider, Loon Juice Honeycrisp Haze, Michelob Golden Draft Light, Jack Daniels Country Cocktails Seltzers
•  Entertainment
  • independent stage

Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos (cash/credit)

• Original Cheese Curd Taco
• Boxchecker Cheese Curd Taco
• Pickle Cheese Curd Taco V
• Buffalo Cheese Curd and Chicken Taco

Rick’s Pizza (cash/credit)

• Pizza
  • pickle pizza V, cheese V, pepperoni, sausage
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, lemonade, bottled water

Sambusa Express (cash/credit)

• Beef Sambusas (Halal)
• Veggie Sambusas V, VE
• Somali Spiced Tea

Summer Lakes Beverage (cash/credit)

• Minnesota Mocktails
  • Bootleg GF, V, VE
  • Luna Paloma GF, V, VE
  • Prefect Press Margarita GF, V, VE
  • Perfect Press Jalapeño Margarita GF, V, VE
• Bottled Cocktail Mixes
  • Bootleg GF, V, VE
  • Luna Paloma GF, V, VE
  • Perfect Press Margarita GF, V, VE
  • Perfect Press Jalapeño Margarita GF, V, VE
  • Lake Storm Lemonade GF, V, VE
  • Wedge-Hammer GF, V, VE
  • Bama! Lemon Sweet Tea GF, V, VE

Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar (cash/credit)

• Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • large cup, pail
• Beverages
  • milk, coffee, water

Sweets & Treats (cash only)

• Popcorn V, VE
• Caramel Corn
• Caramel Apples
• Sno Cones V, VE
• Cotton Candy V, VE
• Beverages
  • fountain soda, bottled water

Tiny Tim Donuts (cash only)

• Mini Donuts

Tot Boss (cash/credit)

• Tater Tots V, VE
• Loaded Tots
• Poutine Tots
• Chili Tots
• Nacho Tots
• Mini Corndogs & Tots
• Chicken Tenders & Tots
• Dill Pickle Tots V, VE
• Dipping Sauces
• Beverages
  • Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew

Trickster Tacos (cash/credit/Apple Pay/Google Pay)

• Native American Tacos
  • Traditional Beef (beef, cheese, spring mix, fresh garden salsa, side of sour cream & Cholula)
  • Key Lime Chicken (chicken, cheese, spring mix, fresh mango salsa, side of sour cream & Cholula)
  • Soy Chorizo (soy chorizo, spring mix, fresh mango salsa, side of Cholula) VE
• Taco Salads (fresh spring mix, choice of meat, cheddar cheese, garden salsa, tortilla chips, lime, side of sour cream & Cholula) GF, vegan option available
• Walking Tacos & Nachos
  • Plain Jane (Doritos, beef, cheese, sour cream)
  • Southern Pie (Fritos, beef, cheese, garden salsa, sour cream)
  • Wagon Burner (Hot Doritos, beef, cheese, spring mix, mango salsa)
  • Chester’s Fav (Hot Cheetos, beef, cheese, garden salsa, sour cream)
  • Vegetarian and gluten-friendly options available
• Wojapi Lemonade (berry lemonade)

West Indies Soul Food (cash/credit)

• Jerk Chicken (2 pieces, legs or wings)* GF
• Curry Chicken* GF
• Rice & Beans* GF, VE
• Jamaican Patty*
  • spicy beef, mild beef, mild chicken
• Sweet Potato Pie V
• Beverages
  • canned soda, bottled water, Caribbean lemonade* GF, VE

*These items are also dairy-free.

Specialty Shopping and Exhibit Booths

• 3rd Lair SkatePark & SkateShop: Registration for summer camps and memberships at 3rd Lair, logo hats, stickers, sweatshirts and T-shirts, safety & skateboard equipment, skateboard footwear, skateboards, lessons & open skate
• Airbrushed Caricatures: Airbrushed caricature portraits painted on-site
• Always Northern Permanent Jewelry: Permanent jewelry, ready-to-wear jewelry
• Angry Minnow Vintage: Caps, hats, leather cuffs, flannel vintage shirts, hoodies, T-shirts, beach towels, vintage leather bags, keychains
• Crystal Visions: Hats, sunglasses
• NEW! – Cultural Destinations Boutique: Cultural products and gifts from around the world
• Every Third Saturday: Information regarding fostering hope and supporting post traumatic growth for veterans
• Gifts Made by Hand: Embroidery, handmade Hmong wall hangings, sand creature animals, unfinished reverse appliques, cloth purses, coin purses, owl backpacks, owl bags
• Glitter Glamper: Bubble braids, glitter beards, glitter tattoos, three-dimensional fantasy faces, face painting
• GoodThings: Socks, shirts, sweatshirts, Minnesota books, puzzles, toys, Minnesota themed items, slippers, lounge pants, baseball hats, tote bags, coasters, towels, hot pads, trivets, cutting boards, mugs, bottle openers, stickers
• Gotta Go Gotta Throw: Bags for drying hands and fingers, catch discs, disc golf bags, disc golf discs, disc retrievers, portable baskets, ultimate discs
• Hagen and Oats: Hats, T-shirts, handcrafted Minnesota themed wood decor, ornaments, wall art, books, cribbage boards, games, bottle opener, candles
• Human Touch: Massage chairs and zero gravity lounge chairs, mattress toppers, mattresses
• Invisible Wounds Project: Information regarding the support of our military, police, fire, EMS, frontline medical staff, corrections, 911 dispatchers and their families
• NEW! – Kelly’s Candles: Handcrafted flower candles (Peony, Rose, Ranunculus, Tulip) made with 100% beeswax, Soy pillar candles in a variety of scents, unique hand-poured decorative candles
• JonnyPops: One day only! Saturday, May 24, Day Sponsor featuring samples of JonnyPops products
• NEW! – Linh T Vo Art and Illustration: Art prints, magnets, sun catchers, stickers, bookmarks, greeting cards
• Mattress Firm: Massage chairs, promotion and sale of Tempur/Sealy, Simmons/Serta, King Coil, and Purple mattresses, bases, and frames
• Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: Information regarding helping all veterans achieve sustainable housing
• Minnesota Rusco: Promotion of Rusco brand home improvement products: windows, siding, doors, bathroom remodeling, kitchen restyling and countertops
• Minnesota Star Tribune: Star Tribune T-shirts, umbrellas, newspapers, tote bags, tumblers and coolers
• Minnesota State Fair Foundation: Friends of the Fair membership program benefits and signups, plus info on fair projects supported by the Foundation.
• Must be Ruff: Paw print stud earrings, chicken and beef freeze-dried dog treats, Kirby Delights (sweet potato, oats and peanut butter dog treats), Kirby’s Donuts (bacon topped doggy donuts), kitty treats, mini Ruffcakes, pet bandanas, pet bows, pet leashes, pet shampoo bars, pumpkin dog bone treats, Ruffcakes (soft baked doggy cupcakes)
• NEW! – Namaste Boutique: Cotton skirt wrap, silk skirt wrap, summer scarves, children’s frocks, bracelets, Nepali earrings, felted keychains, felted mobiles, felted pouches/purses, hemp backpacks, hemp fanny packs, hemp side bags and tote bags
• NEW! – Nikkolette’s Macarons: French Macarons with 100% gluten-free ingredients
• Northern Pine Co. Boutique: Children’s sunglasses, hats, truckers hats, custom-made T-shirts & trucker hats, hoodies, mens T-shirts, onesies, sweatshirts, T-shirts for kids, women’s T-shirts, earrings, coffee mugs, cups, grilling aprons, canvas totes, fanny packs, soy candles, keychains
• NEW! – Origami by Kannika: Embroidery jewelry, origami hair accessories, wallets, mini food clay magnets, origami magnets, origami mobiles, origami ornaments, origami paper art, totes, origami retractable badge holders, Maneki-Neko cat, origami bookmarks, origami paper cards
• Paddle North: Logo apparel, hats, shirts and sunglasses, carbon fiber adjustable paddles, electric bikes, kayaks, Paddle North accessories, stand-up paddle boards, wakesurf boards
• NEW! – Plow World Power Equipment: Arctic Cat ATVs and UTVs, Arvo ATVs, UTVs and XTVs, Greenworks battery-powered UTV, mowers and handheld tools, Husqvarna battery chainsaws, gas chainsaws, handheld tools robotic mowers and weed whips, Ozarks outdoor furniture
• Rainbow Midwest: Rainbow play systems (children’s wooden backyard play systems and swings)
• Re-Bath: Bath finishing and remodeling
• Renewal by Andersen: Promotion of Andersen windows and patio doors
• Roots, Shoots & Leaves: T-shirts, potted tropical and houseplants, succulents, cacti, fertilizer, soil mixes, pottery, pottery decor, stickers
• NEW! – Ruby’s Pebble Art: Handcrafted artwork with naturally gathered materials including pebbles, sea glass and driftwood
• NEW! – Set Adrift Art: Minnesota-focused art prints
• Sota Clothing: Sota brand clothing: mens belts, hats, dresses, onesies, long-sleeved T-shirts, short-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, kids clothing, jewelry, coaster, magnets, coffee mugs, pint glasses, water bottles, wine glasses, Minnesota-shaped cake pans and dishes, wooden games, playing cards, can koozies, keychains, leather journals
• State FairWear: Minnesota State Fair merchandise: hats, sweatshirts T-shirts, magnets, drinkware, tote bags, puzzles and logo decals
• T-Mobile: Cell phone accessories, cell phone service plans, cell phones, home internet devices

All information subject to change.