New Foods in 2026
Apple Pie, Birthday Cake, Brisket, Hot Dog, Macaroni and Cheese, Ranch Deviled Eggs – Ohio Poultry Association
The Ohio Poultry Association is cracking into the fair with six(!) brand-new egg creations. From sweet to savory to spicy, you won’t want to miss that!
Biscoff Cookie Butter Frozen Cheesecake – Polar Bear Concessions
Creamy New York cheesecake on a stick gets dunked in a homemade cookie butter shell and rolled in crushed Biscoff cookies—pure frozen decadence.
Blueberry Pie Bingsu – Backdraft Brews & Bites
A Korean-inspired shaved ice dessert is layered with blueberry pie filling, graham cracker crumbs, and sweet condensed coconut milk.
Catfish on a Stick – Daisy's Fish Shack
Tender catfish pieces are skewered and fried to a golden crunch, served with classic southern sides and a brightly hued Kool‑Aid in red, purple, or blue.
Caribbean Jerk Cheesesteak – Marlow's Cheesesteaks
Our cheesesteak gets a Caribbean twist. Seasoned chopped chicken breast tossed in a tangy jerk sauce with melted cheese, sautéed onions, and hot peppers, and served on a fresh Amoroso roll.
Churro Korean Corn Dog – Miller & Company Concessions
How many ways can you remix a corn dog? Who knows, but Miller & Company Concessions is off to a great start with this Churro Korean Corn Dog. Try mozzarella cheese rolled in cinnamon sugar and corn dog batter.
Cracker Jack Sundae – North American Food Service
Vanilla ice cream meets caramel, peanuts, popcorn, and M&M’s in a sweet-and-crunchy sundae that tastes like a ballpark memory.
Deep Fried Birria Taco – Jim's Deep Fried Tacos
Shredded birria beef and melted Mexican cheese are sealed in a tortilla, dipped in beer batter, and fried crisp. With rich consommé for dipping, it just doesn't get better than this!
Dill Pickle Cashews and Dill Pickle Pistachios – The Nut Shack
Freshly roasted nuts tossed in a secret dill pickle seasoning that’s tangy, savory, and completely snackable.
Dirty Lemonade – Prowant Specialty Company
Fresh-squeezed lemonade is swirled with vanilla sweet cream. Try it with peach, strawberry, or blue raspberry flavor for extra decadence.
Dirty Sodas and Dirty Alanis – The Thirsty Soda
Customize your fizzy fix with a soda or Alani base, flavored syrups, and a creamy topper—dirty never tasted so clean.
Dubai Chocolate Covered Strawberries – Lordy's Elephant Ears
Any Dubai chocolate lovers? We've got a cup just for you—strawberries drizzled with pistachio cream, Belgian chocolate, and roasted kadaifi sprinkled throughout.
Fluffer Nutter Funnel Cake – Prowant Specialty
A warm funnel cake is heaped with gooey marshmallow topping and rich Reese’s peanut butter sauce.
Freedom Fries – Fork'et Me Not
A loaded tribute to America’s 250th—fries piled with house cheese sauce, served with your choice of fried chicken or shrimp, barbecue ranch, bacon, and crispy fried onions.
Fresh Dipped Ice Cream Bar – Maggie's Concessions
Build your own Velvet Ice Cream bar: pick a dip (chocolate, peanut butter, cherry, caramel, or white chocolate), then roll it in your favorite topping, such as crushed candy or cookies.
Hot Blue Taki Fries – Prowant Specialty
Crispy fresh-cut fries are smothered in cheddar cheese sauce and finished with a bold dusting of Blue Heat Takis.
Inside Out Buckeye – The Cookie Jar
A chocolate cream Oreo gets wrapped in peanut butter batter, fried golden, then finished with chocolate icing, peanut butter frosting, and crumbles.
Lemonade Floats – Rutana Concessions
Ice-cold lemonade gets a creamy twist with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All you need to do is stir and sip the ultimate sweet-tart refreshment.
Matcha Lemonade – GH Concessions
Fresh-squeezed lemonade is paired with matcha green tea and topped with sweet cream to make a delicious matcha upgrade.
Nitro Frozen Lemonade - Miller & Company Concession
Nitrogen-infused lemonade is a refreshing twist on classic lemonade that is infused with nitrogen gas to create a smooth, creamy texture and a naturally foamy head, similar to a draft beverage. The nitrogen adds a light, velvety mouthfeel while keeping the drink crisp, cold, and bright in citrus flavor.
Nutella Pocket – Lads Management
Any Nutella lovers? We've got a crustless pocket, deep-fried to perfection and loaded with warm Nutella, peanut butter, and chocolate sauce, just for you!
Organic Maple Cotton Candy and Maple Popcorn – Finn's Maple Stands
These freshly made, delicious maple cotton candy and popcorn are an irresistible and healthy snack at the Fair! They are gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, dye-free, egg-free, vegan and made with organic maple sugar.
Pickle Me Hot Chicken Pizza – GH Concessions
Hand-tossed, freshly made pizza dough is topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, chicken, pickles, and sriracha. It’s baked to perfection, then topped with a drizzle of honey to make the perfect combo.
Pork Belly in a Cone – Mr. Pork Belly
Expertly prepped pork belly is fried fresh and served in a cone with four bold sauces to choose from.
Root Beer Cream Puff – Schmidt's Sausage Haus
This year's fair exclusive cream puff flavor features the flavor profile of our newly released Schmidt's root beer. Root beer, which originated just a few short years before our packing house, has been a part of the Schmidt's tradition from our earliest days at the Ohio State Fair and our restaurant. We are proud to share this creamy, delicious Schmidt's root beer float cream puff with you!
Spam Musubi – Kama'aina Grill
A slab of grilled Spam is glazed in a savory-sweet sauce, pressed onto a block of seasoned rice, and hugged by a strip of nori. It's compact, portable, and packed with flavor!
Star-Berry Cobbler Funnel Cake – GH Concessions
Made from scratch funnel cake topped with strawberries, blueberries, cream cheese icing, and honey granola.
Tanghulu – Fresh Fruit Candy
Crisp, juicy fruit is skewered and coated in a glassy caramelized sugar shell that shatters with every bite. It's sweet, crunchy, and totally irresistible.
Tex-Mex Float – Ohio Dots
Dr. Pepper-flavored Dippin’ Dots are paired with creamy horchata for a float that’s a little bit Tex, a little bit Mex.
Velvet Ice Cream Fair-Exclusive Flavor –
Star Spangled Swirl is a creamy throwback to the classic rocket pop, featuring iconic flavors
of tart cherry, zesty lime, and sweet blue raspberry. It will be
available in the Dairy Building and Taste of Ohio Cafe.