All Things Food at the Ohio State Fair

$3 Thursday

Don't miss $3 Thursday on July 27 and Aug. 3! Returning for a second year, both Thursdays of the Fair, all vendors will be offering a menu item of their choice at a smaller size for just $3! This new initiative is the perfect way to try some beloved “Fair fare” signature food 14 options without breaking the bank! This event occurs on both Thursdays of the Ohio State Fair, July 27 and Aug. 3.
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The Ohio State Fair wants to ensure that all fairgoers can make the most of their experience, including finding foods that fit a variety of diets. Foods that fit special dietary needs are available in locations across the Fair. If you’re unsure if a specific item fits your dietary needs, be sure to ask the vendor about concerns such as cross-contamination.

Download the Ohio State Fair app for a complete map of food locations.

Dairy Free Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Chocolate chip cookies, cold brew coffee
• Jumbo Iced Tea: Tea
• Kona Ice: All products
• Martins Fine Foods: Dole whip
• Ohio Dots: Rainbow ice
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, coleslaw, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concession, LLC: Veggie bowl, corn dog, hot dog, avocado sandwich, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey melts, turkey wraps, BLTs, bologna burger, big beef hot dogs
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst (no bun), German potato salad, sauerkraut, chicken breast, turkey, fries
• Staci’s Sales: Cotton candy, candy apples (excluding caramel or chocolate apples), marshmallows
• The Hangry Chicken: French fries
• The Nut Shack: All varieties of roasted nuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries

Egg Free Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Jumbo Iced Tea: Tea
• Kona Ice: All products
• North American Food Service Inc.: Soft serve
• Ohio Dots: Rainbow ice, cotton candy, strawberry, vanilla
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concession, LLC: Veggie bowl, corn dog, hot dog, avocado sandwich, grilled cheese, grilled cheese with salami, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey melts, turkey wraps, BLTs, bologna burger, big beef hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos with cheese, nachos with chili and cheese, nacho grade
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst (no bun), Bahama Mama (no bun), hot dog (no bun), chicken breast, turkey, German potato salad, sauerkraut
• The Nut Shack: All varieties of roasted peanuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries, hot dogs

Gluten Free Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Kona Ice: All products
• Maggie’s Concessions: Chocolate-covered frozen bananas, ice cream in a bowl, fresh squeezed lemonade
• Mai Li Chinese Food: Stir-fried chicken or vegetables
• Martins Fine Foods: Dole whip
• North American Food Service Inc.: Soft serve
• Ohio Dots: Rainbow ice, cotton candy, strawberry, vanilla
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, coleslaw, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions: Veggie bowl
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst (no bun), Bahama Mama (no bun), hot dog (no bun), chicken breast, turkey, German potato salad, sauerkraut
• Staci’s Sales: Cotton candy
• The Nut Shack: All varieties of roasted nuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle, fudge
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries

Peanut Free Options

• Candi’s Concession: Mini donuts
• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Chocolate chip cookies, milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Kona Ice: All products
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, coleslaw, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Corn dogs, fried cheese, mozzarella fingers, funnel cakes, fried oreos, elephant ears, fried cheesecake, cookie dough, brownies, fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions, LLC: Veggie bowl, corn dog, hot dog, fried mac and cheese, avocado sandwich, grilled cheese, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey melts, turkey wraps, BLTs, bologna burger, big beef hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos with cheese, nachos with chili and cheese, nacho grande
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst, Bahama Mama, hot dog, German potato salad, sauerkraut
• The Nut Shack: Roasted pecans, almonds, cashews, pistachios, fudge
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries, hot dogs

Tree Nut Free Options

• Candi’s Concession: Mini donuts
• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Chocolate chip cookies, milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Kona Ice: All products
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun) BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, coleslaw, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Corn dogs, fried cheese, mozzarella fingers, funnel cakes, fried oreos, elephant ears, fried cheesecake, cookie dough and brownies, fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions: Veggie bowl, corn dog, hot dog, fried mac and cheese, avocado sandwich, grilled cheese, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey melts, turkey wraps, BLTs, bologna burger, big beef hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos with cheese, nachos with chili and cheese, nacho grande
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst, Bahama Mama, hot dog, German potato salad, sauerkraut
• Staci’s Sales: Cotton candy
• The Nut Shack: Peanut brittle, peanut patties, fudge
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries, hot dogs

Sugar Free Options

• Hill’s Concessions Made from Scratch Funnel Cakes: Low sugar option - “diabetic’s delight”
• Jumbo Iced Tea: Tea
• Maggie’s Concessions: Sugar free lemonade, sugar free lemonade shakeups
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions, LLC: Veggie bowl, corn dog, hot dog, fried mac and cheese, avocado sandwich, grilled cheese hamburgers, cheeseburgers, turkey melts, turkey wraps, BLTs, bologna burger, big beef hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, nachos with cheese, nachos with chili and cheese, nacho grande
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Chicken breast
• The Nut Shack: Sugar free peanut brittle

Wheat Free Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Kona Ice: All products
• Ohio Pork Council: Pork loin sandwich (no bun), pork burger (no bun), BBQ pork sandwich (no bun), applesauce, coleslaw, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions, LLC: Veggie bowl
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Bratwurst, Bahama Mama, hot dog, German potato salad, sauerkraut
• Staci’s Sales: Cotton candy, candy apples, caramel apples, popcorn
• The Nut Shack: All varieties of roasted peanuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle, fudge
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries

Vegetarian Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Chocolate chip cookies, milk, cold brew coffee, frozen hot chocolate
• Kona Ice: All products
• Mai Li Chinese Food: Vegetable fried rice
• Martins Fine Foods: Dole whip
• Ohio Pork Council: Applesauce, Coleslaw (contains eggs), potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fried cheese, mozzarella fingers, funnel cakes, fried oreos, elephant ears, fried cheesecake, cookie dough, brownies, fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions, LLC: Veggie bowl, fried mac and cheese, avocado sandwich, grilled cheese, nachos with cheese
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Sauerkraut, peppers & onions, milk, orange juice
• Staci’s Sales: Cotton candy
• The Nut Shack: Most varieties of roasted nuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries

Vegan Options

• Eaton Concessions, LLC: Cold brew coffee
• Kona Ice: All products
• Martins Fine Foods: All flavors of Dole Whip
• Ohio Pork Council: Applesauce, potato chips
• Prowant Specialty: Fresh cut fries
• S.C. Concessions, LLC: Veggie bowl, avocado sandwich
• Schmidt’s of German Village: Sauerkraut
• The Nut Shack: Most varieties of roasted nuts, peanut patties, peanut brittle
• Wild Bill’s Curly Fries: Curly fries

• Avalanche Floats - Funky Flamingo
  Choose between a variety of frozen fruit flavors to keep yourself cool during a hot day at the fair.
• Build Your Own Cookie Sandwich - Funky Flamingo
  With a variety of flavors and options, you can build your own cookie sandwich everyday at the fair.
• Cookie Dough Explosion - Funky Flamingo
  This classic topping is now its own snack with a fun sundae twist. A freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie, topped with a salted caramel gelato, scoops of cookie dough and covered in hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and oreos, is just what you need during your day at the fair.
• Crawfish Bowls - Big G’s Food Service
  If you’re looking for a seafood dish, this treat is for you, taking boiled crawfish to another level mixed with corn and vegetables.
• Deviled Eggs - Ohio Poultry Association
  This traditional side dish is back at the fair with a new twist. Try all of their new flavors rotating daily: cotton candy, lemon meringue, chocolate, s'mores, Mexican street corn, everything bagel, honey fig blackberry, maple bacon jalapeño, sweet Korean, crunchy chili, tomato bacon ranch, and Greek deviled eggs.
• Dipped Cookie Dough - Funky Flamingo
  Try this twist on edible cookie dough by having it dipped in chocolate and sprinkles with your favorite traditional toppings.
• Dipped Fruit - Funky Flamingo
  If you're looking for something healthy and sweet, this fruity snack is for you. Dipped in chocolate and covered in your favorite traditional toppings, this dipped fruit will keep you on your feet throughout your day at the fair.
• Flaming Hot Cheeto Burger - Dickerson & Kenna
  You won't want to miss this spicy hot burger at the fair, taking flamin' hot cheetos to the next level.
• Fresh Squeezed Blue Raspberry Lemon Shakes - Prowant Speciality Company
  Enjoy this crisp and refreshing lemon and blue raspberry drink with a fun, shaking spin.
• Gelato Tacos - Funky Flamingo
  Enjoy this cold and refreshing spin on the Mexican meal with a variety of classic toppings.
• Gelato Nachos - Funky Flamingo
  You won’t want to miss out on this delicious sweet treat on a hot day at the fair.
• Giant Shaved Gourmet Ice - Concessions by Cox
  You may have had this refreshing snack before, but this year you can get it much, much larger with a variety of unique flavor options such as mango with spicy chamoy sauce, chili/lime seasoning (including a tamarind candy straw), maple bacon, Orange Creamsicle, Shark Attack, Nerd-iac and toppings like fresh fruit and sweet cream and candies.
• Homemade Gelato - Funky Flamingo
  Enjoy this traditional Italian dessert on a hot fair day, served with a variety of flavors.
• Mac and Cheese Bowl - Concessions by Cox
  This cheesy and yummy meal has a variety of toppings such as roast beef, buffalo chicken, bacon, chili, green onions, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and jalapeños.
• Nacho Sundae - North American Food Service Inc.
  The only time you’ll find this dish is at the fair. The unique spin on a classic sundae involves broken waffle cones as chips and hot fudge and caramel whipped cream as the nacho toppings. You also have the chance to add nuts on top if you’re interested.
• Tornados - Funky Flamingo
  Enjoy this whipped, soft-serve treat with your choice of toppings during your day at the fair.