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New at Minnesota State Fair: Dill Pickle Cookies, Dubai Whoopie Pie and More
The fair also unveiled 36 new official food items, including dirty sodas, tanghulu and stuffed turkey legs.
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Minnesota State Fair announced nine new food vendors and 36 official new food items for its 2026 lineup, known as the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
The event runs from Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, with new vendors like Dockside Poppers opening in a brand-new building as the fair prepares for the multi-week gathering.
Among the new vendors, Dodopop offers six dirty soda flavors, while Jive Turkey BBQ serves Soul Rolls and Stuffed Turkey Legs, and Saturday Dumpling Co. features Ube Cheesecake Wontons.
Selected items feature limited availability; Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaded Fries runs Aug. 27 to Sept. 1, while El Taco Torro is available Sept. 2 through Sept. 7. Fair officials provided an online map for locating vendors.
Tickets are $20 for guests ages 13 to 64, $18 for children 5 to 12 and seniors 65 and over, while children 4 and under receive free entry to the 2026 fair.