The Minnesota State Fair has added 38 official new foods and eight new food vendors to the expansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

In total, nearly 500 foods will be available at about 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds this year.

Once again, the Minnesota Farmers Union’s Coffee Shop, at the corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street, is on the list with its new Pork Schnitzel Sandwich.

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich. The pork schnitzel sandwich features a crispy breaded Minnesota pork loin that is deep-fried and topped with pickled cabbage and mustard-mayo on a toasted bun. The pork is from Hidden Stream Farm in Elgin, Minn.

“We are really proud of our pork schnitzel sandwich, not only because it showcases food produced by our members, but also because it tastes great,” says Gary Wertish, MFU president. “Local ingredients set this sandwich apart. Be sure to include it on your list of fair foods to try this year.”

MFU has had a strong presence at the Minnesota State Fair since the 1950s. It’s a favorite destination for many fairgoers, providing them a place to relax, enjoy food and drink, learn about Minnesota’s family farmers and pick up their new Minnesota Cooks calendar.

Here are some of the other new foods at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair:

All Quacked Up! Fried, farm-fresh duck egg from Graise Farm in Faribault, Minn., atop shaved and smoked ham, aged cheddar cheese, tomato and spinach, served open-face on toasted sourdough bread with paprika aioli. At The Hideaway Speakeasy, in the Veranda, Grandstand upper level, northwest section.

Arepa Bar’s Three Arepas: Pulled Pork, the Queen and Vegan. Baked Venezuelan crispy corn pocket with choice of three fillings. The Pulled Pork Arepa is pork shoulder slow-roasted in red wine and vegetables served with shredded cheddar cheese, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley; The Queen (Reina Pepiada) is pulled chicken and avocado puree salad topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh arugula; and the Vegan Arepa is house-prepared black beans, fried sweet plantains, cabbage, carrots, green onions and parsley. At Midtown Global Market’s Arepa Bar.

Birthday Cake Paleta. A Mexican frozen dessert-on-a-stick made with chunks of birthday cake, sprinkles and a vanilla extract base, specially created by locally owned La Michoacana Rose, to celebrate Hamline Church Dining Hall’s 125th year at the fair. Additional paleta varieties are also available. At Hamline Church Dining Hall, on the north side of Dan Patch Avenue between Underwood and Cooper streets

Chick N Swiss Sausage. Grilled chicken sausage custom-made with chunks of Swiss cheese and asparagus, ground pineapple, bacon and jalapeño, served on a bun. At Gass Station Grill, on the west side of Cooper Street between Dan Patch and Judson avenues, outside the southeast corner of the Food Building.

Concha Bacon Burger. All-beef patty with raspberry aioli, lettuce, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and bacon served on a concha, a traditional Mexican sweet bread roll. At Aldo’s, in Warner Coliseum, west side.

Cotton Candy Float. Cotton candy soda poured over Kemps vanilla ice cream and topped with cotton candy. At German Root Beer and Popcorn, east of Chambers Street, just south of the Grandstand.

Gray Duck Sundae. Bridgeman’s black licorice ice cream topped with marshmallow cream, crunchy mini marshmallows, whipped cream and a cherry. At Bridgeman’s Ice Cream, on the northeast corner of Judson Avenue and Liggett Street.

Minne Hot. Smoked rib tips tossed in Nashville Hot Sauce, served with Comeback Sauce. At RC’s BBQ, on the north side of West Dan Patch Avenue between Liggett and Chambers streets.

Minneblueberry Pie. Handmade blueberry pie made with a crisp, flaky crust, filled with blueberries, and served with vanilla ice cream. At Minneapple Pie, on the south side of Judson Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets.

Molotes. Deep-fried corn masa empanadas with choice of fillings: Chipotle Style is filled with shredded chipotle chicken and topped with chipotle sour cream, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro; and Elote Style is filled with roasted corn and topped with mayo, cotija cheese and Tajin seasoning. At Midtown Global Market’s Andy’s Garage.

Nordic Waffles. Belly Full Nordic Waffle and Vanilla Dream Nordic Waffle: Two new fresh-made waffle sandwiches. Belly Full is a spring onion-infused Nordic Waffle filled with sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) seasoned pork belly with coleslaw and locally made jalapeño jam; Vanilla Dream is a Nordic Waffle coated with cinnamon and sugar and filled with Norwegian vanilla custard cream. At Nordic Waffles, at West End Market, south section.

Pink Guava Slushie. Frozen slushie drink made with juice squeezed from fresh pink guavas. At Holy Land at the International Bazaar, southeast corner.

Reuben Rolls. Corned beef, Swiss cheese and sauerkraut hand-rolled in an egg roll wrapper, deep-fried and served with a side of O’Gara’s homemade Thousand Island dressing. At O’Gara’s at the Fair, on the southwest corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street

Sundae Sammie. Grilled sandwich with cinnamon bread, Minnesota strawberry jam, vanilla cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, toasted peanuts, confetti sprinkles and flaked sea salt. At Jammy Sammies by Brim, at the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center.

Sweet Potato Poutine. Sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheese curds, Beyond Chorizo sausage, turmeric gravy, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. At The Blue Barn, at West End Market, south of the History and Heritage Center.

Tot Dog. All-beef hot dog dipped in corn dog batter, rolled in a mixture of minced tater tots, cheddar cheese and onions, then deep-fried. At LuLu’s Public House, at West End Market, south of Schilling Amphitheater.

The Minnesota State Fair showcases the state’s finest agriculture, art and industry. The fair runs from Aug. 25 to Labor Day, Sept. 5. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

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