Now that the judges have tasted and talked, we know which three foods will compete for the fan-voted title of “People’s Choice Best New Food” at this summer’s Iowa State Fair.Video above: BLTs on skewers, bacon cheeseburgers and egg rolls: Iowa State Fair announces 84 new foods for 2024Fair officials narrowed this year’s 84 new foods down to 11 in a contest on Tuesday, during which judges, including a team from KCCI, tasted each food and voted for their favorite.Three finalists for the People’s Choice AwardBacon cheeseburger egg roll from Winn & Sara’s KitchenLobster corn dog from Destination GrilleIowa Smokin’ BBQ’s Iowa Smoked RollFair attendees can taste all three and vote for their favorite during the 11-day fair, Aug. 8-18. The annual parade kicks off in downtown Des Moines on Aug. 7. See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. VIDEO: A BLT on a skewer, a bacon cheeseburger egg roll and more: Iowa State Fair announces 84 new foods for 2024 11 top entries in 2024 Iowa State Fair New Foods Contest Iowa Smokin’ Roll from Whatcha Smokin? BBQ Deep Fried Uncrustable PB&J from Bird’s Nest Lobster Corn Dog from Destination Grill Cinnamon Crunch Apple Taco from Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association Funnel Cake Burger from Jada’s Concession Tipsy Peach from Bubble Bar & Bistro Lemonade Donut Drop from Snack Box Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll from Winn & Sarah’s Kitchen Do’cho’s from Dow Crazy Party Ball from JR’s South Piggy In’d Donuts from Pork Ranch Biscuit Bar Past Iowa State Fair Best New Foods Contest winners in 2023: Whatcha Smokin’?Fried Bacon Brisket Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese from Your Cheez2022: Finisher from The Rib Shack2021: Chicken Egg Salad and Indian Fry Bread from Cluck’n Coop2020: Fair canceled due to COVID-192019: Georgie Roast and Most Wrapped Dish from G-Mig’s2018: Apple Egg Roll from Applishus2017: Pork Almighty from Steer N Stein2016: Not Your Mamma’s Taco from Iowa Turkey Federation Stand2015: Ultimate Bacon Brisket Bomb from The Rib Shack2014: Funnel cake on a stick, multiple vendors2013: Shrimp Corn Dog from Zag’s Po Boys
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Now that the judges have tasted and discussed the foods, they have identified three that will compete for the fan-voted title of “People’s Choice Best New Food” at the Iowa State Fair this summer.
Watch the video above: BLT skewers, bacon cheeseburger egg rolls and more: Iowa State Fair unveils 84 new foods for 2024
Fair officials narrowed this year’s field of 84 new foods down to 11 for Tuesday’s competition, where judges, including a team from KCCI, tasted each item and voted for their favorite.
People’s Choice Award Finalists
Wynn & Sarah’s Kitchen Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll
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Wynn & Sarah’s Kitchen Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll
Destination Grill Lobster Corn Dogs
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Destination Grill Lobster Corn Dogs
Want to smokin’ it? BBQ Iowa Smoked Roll
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Want to smokin’ it? BBQ Iowa Smoked Roll
Fairgoers can sample all three and vote for their favorite during the fair, which runs for 11 days from Aug. 8 to 18. The annual parade kicks off in downtown Des Moines on Aug. 7.
See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.
Video: BLT skewers, bacon cheeseburger egg rolls and more: Iowa State Fair unveils 84 new foods for 2024
Top 11 Entries for the 2024 Iowa State Fair Food Competition
Iowa Smoked Roll from Whatcha Smokin?, BBQ Deep Fried Uncrustable PB&J from The Bird’s Nest, Lobster Corn Dog from Destination Grille, Cinnamon Crunch Apple Taco from Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association, Funnel Cake Burger from Jada’s Concessions, Tipsy Peach from Bubbly Bar & Bistro, Lemonade Donut Drop from The Snack Box, Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Roll from Winn & Sara’s Kitchen, Douchos from Dough, Crazy Party Ball from JR’s South, Pork Ranch Piggy in a Donut from Biscuit Bar
Previous Iowa State Fair Best New Food Contest Winners
2023: What’s Your Cheez Fried Bacon Brisket Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese
2022: Rib Shack Finisher
2021: Cluck’n Coop’s Chicken Egg Salad and Indian Fried Bread
2020: Fair canceled due to COVID-19
2019: G-Mig’s Roast of Georgie with the Most Rapped
2018: Applishus Apple Egg Roll
2017: Steer & Stein’s Pork Almighty
2016: “Not Like Mom’s Tacos” at the Iowa Turkey Federation stand
2015: Rib Shack’s Ultimate Bacon Brisket Bomb
2014: Funnel cake on a stick, multiple vendors
2013: Zag’s Po’Boys Shrimp Corn Dog
