Savor summer at Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s commodity organizations will feature a mouthwatering lineup of new foods at the 2026 Indiana State Fair.

Indiana Pork producers are selling Cornbread and ‘Que — pulled pork on warm cornbread, finished with a drizzle of hot honey for a perfect sweet-meets-savory bite.

American Dairy Association Indiana Inc. will feature “The Big Dill” — a spin on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, made on sourdough bread with dill seasoning, dill pickle slices and Havarti and cheddar cheeses — and a blue raspberry milkshake.

Also back on the Dairy Bar menu is 2024’s top-selling grilled cheese, “The Melty Mess” — a mix of Havarti, cheddar and Muenster cheeses on sourdough.

Indiana Ribeye will serve up a refreshing tropical breeze boba lemonade alongside classic beef staples.

Other delicious new foods to try:

• Bacon Jalapeño Honey Bun Burger by McWaters Concessions: Angus burger served on toasted honey buns, pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, red onion and candied jalapeños.

• Bananas Foster Cold Brew Float by Hook’s Drugstore Museum: Vanilla cold brew with vanilla ice cream. Topped with banana cold foam, cinnamon powder and caramel drizzle.

• Brownie Delight by GC Foods: A fresh baked brownie topped with high butter fat ice cream, homemade whipped cream and hot fudge.

• Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza by DG Concessions: Made-from-scratch pizza crust, topped with homemade Buffalo chicken dip, green onions, a drizzle of Buffalo sauce and a tortilla chip crunch.

• Butter Dipped Ice Cream by Urick Concessions: Creamy vanilla soft serve dipped in real melted butter that hardens into a rich golden shell, finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite.

• Chili Lime Smoked Chicken Leg by Smokehouse Saloon: Apple cider vinegar, lime juice, chili, adobo rub, smoke and avocado ranch.

• Charlie’s Mexican Street Corn Pizza by Charlie’s Fair Foods: Buttery street corn pizza topped with roasted peppers, creamy signature sauce, Tajín, parmesan and fresh lime for the perfect kick of flavor.

• Cookie Butter Biscoff Funnel Cake by R&W Concessions: Fresh-made funnel cake with powdered sugar drizzled with cookie butter with vanilla icing topped off with crumbled Biscoff cookies.

• Corn Dog Beer by Sun King Brewery: Brewed with corn and smoked malt to evoke the sweet-and-savory nostalgia of a classic Indiana State Fair corn dog.

• Cornival Fiesta Bowl by Fairlivin Concessions: A vibrant blend of crisp green leaf lettuce, shredded broccoli, red and savory cabbage, carrots and green onions. Tossed with sweet corn, savory Parmesan cheese and crunchy tortilla strips, all drizzled with a rich, creamy elote.

• Cosmic Mango Coconut Dirty Soda by R&W Concessions: Begins with Starry — a crisp, refreshing and caffeine-free lemon-lime soda — mix in mango purée and top it off with coconut cream for a tropical island taste.

• Cowboy Fries by R&W Concessions: Fresh-cooked french fries loaded with cheddar cheese and bacon bits, then drizzled with Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce.

• Craft Beer Soft Serve by Urick Concessions: Indiana craft beer meets soft serve in this unexpected collaboration from Urick Concessions and Black Dog Brewing Company. Black Dog’s Rainbow Road Fruited Sour Beer is transformed into creamy soft serve. Served in a cake cone, delivering a bright fruity flavor with a tart finish.

• Deep Fried Lindor Dubai Chocolate Truffle by Orme Deep Fried Treats: Three Lindor Dubai Chocolate Truffles filled with pistachio cream and put on a skewer, then dipped into sweet funnel cake batter and fried to golden perfection. It can be topped with pistachio cream or any premium Ghirardelli sauce.

• Dew Drop Banana Dirty Soda by R&W Concessions: Starts off with Mountain Dew — a heavily caffeinated, sweet and tangy citrus soda — then mixes in banana purée and topped off with sweet cream.

• Dirty Popcorn by Urick Concessions: Fresh popcorn loaded with outrageous flavor combinations. Each one is layered with drizzles, candies, cookies, crunches and over-the-top toppings for the ultimate addictive fair snack experience.

• Dirty Slime Licker by Georgia’s Kitchen: Blue Hawaiian infused with Slime Licker blue razz drops, Starry, cream and coconut syrup and topped with whipped topping and Atomz candy.

• Double Play by Georgia’s Kitchen: Italian sausage topped with shredded sirloin, cheese, peppers and onions.

• Grand Slam Mary by Urick Concessions: This over-the-top bloody mary celebrates the Indianapolis Indians with a full lineup of ballpark-inspired garnishes including a burger slider, hot dog slider, waffle fries, soft pretzel stick, Cracker Jacks, celery, lemon and more. Built with vodka and Zing Zang mix.

• Hot Cheeto Fried Oreo by The Cookie Jar: A golden Oreo dipped in homemade Hot Cheeto batter, fried and then rolled in Hot Cheeto dust. Served with a drizzle of nacho cheese and Hot Cheeto crumbles.

• Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls by The Cavity Factory: A nostalgic jumbo, fluffy, moist cinnamon roll soaking in a caramelized sugar and topped with a cream cheese glaze.

• Junkyard Spam Dog by Urick Concessions: One of the newest innovations from the iconic SPAM brand, the SPAM Dog is a crave-worthy reimagination of the classic hot dog. Making its Indiana State Fair debut, the Junkyard SPAM Dog loads this bold new creation with creamy mac and cheese, coleslaw, crunchy potato chips, smoky barbecue sauce and sliced jalapenos for a delicious collision of flavor and texture in every bite.

• Key Lime in Paradise by McGrotha Foods: A cool and tangy key lime kick with a creamy hint of vanilla and topped with crumbled graham cracker.

• Lemon Shake-Up Float by Lauren Conway Concessions: Fresh-squeezed lemonade topped with creamy vanilla ice cream for the perfect sweet and tangy summer treat.

• Loaded Bourbon Chicken Fries by Urick Concessions: Crispy fries smothered in creamy hatch queso and topped with crunchy popcorn chicken tossed in smoky bourbon barbecue sauce. Finished with crispy bacon and fresh parsley for the ultimate savory comfort food bite.

• Mango Loco by Cantina Louie: Sweet mango meets spicy chamoy for the ultimate flavor explosion. A refreshing cup of fresh-cut mango slices served over a tangy blend of mango and citrus juices, topped with Tajín seasoning, chamoy sauce and a hint of chili spice.

• Nashville Hot Fried Pickles by Dr. Vegetable Inc.: A spicy take on classic fried pickles, adding Nashville hot seasoning to crispy fried pickle spears and serving them with ranch dressing.

• Orangey Wild by Stubborn Methods: A grand-slam combination of orange cream soda and wild cherry limeade. Bold cherry flavor and a refreshing lime finish make this all-star blend a fan favorite from first pitch to final out.

• Pickle Pesto Pizza by Swains Concessions: Homemade dough made from scratch, adding pesto to the crust and then adding mozzarella cheese, pickles and dill seasoning and cooking it to perfection. Add the pesto drizzle to the top or have it with award-winning pickle ranch.

• Pickle Shake Up by Shake Up Cocktails: Relish the moment all year long with this balanced pickle lemonade made for celebration at the fair midway — this one’s the real dill!

• Pork Rind Nachos by Smokehouse Saloon: Pulled pork or smoked chicken, smoked pork rinds, queso cheese, coleslaw, barbecue sauce and green onions served with sour cream on the side.

• Raspberry Sweet Tea Slushie by Colp’s Concession: A refreshing blend of smooth sweet tea and juicy raspberry flavor, this raspberry sweet tea slushie is icy, bold and perfectly sweet. Blended to a frosty finish. Every sip delivers a crisp tea flavor with a burst of fruity goodness.

• Sky Ride Sunset Shake Up by McWaters Concessions: A fruit twist with a classic fair staple — the lemonade shake-up infusion of strawberry, peach and lemon.

• Soul Train Egg Rolls by J&J A Taste of Home Catering: Crispy egg rolls filled with seasoned jerk chicken, Caribbean spiced cabbage, rice and cheese bringing bold island flavors. There is also a vegan version made with jerk jackfruit.

• Strawberry Cream Lemonade Shakeup by Dr. Vegetable Inc.: Strawberry and coconut milk is added to a freshly shaken lemonade shake-up to make a sweet and creamy tropical beverage.

• Strawberry Pineapple Twister by Twisted Drinks and Food: A fresh-made fruit drink with sliced strawberries and pineapple tidbits twisted to perfection with sugar, ice and water to make a summertime classic.

• Strawberry Shortcake by GC Foods: Shortcake topped with high butter fat ice cream, strawberries and homemade whip cream from scratch.

• Strawberry Shortcake by Gobble Gobble Food Truck: A classic summer favorite with a state fair twist. Layers of fluffy golden cake with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with a generous cloud of whipped cream and a crunchy strawberry crumble bite.

• Tatanka “The General Tso Fries” by Red Frazier Bison: Ground bison, pickled carrot and slaw mix, french fries tossed in General Tso’s sauce, sriracha mayo, green onions and sesame seeds.

• The Great American Shake by RES Food and Drink: Creamy hand-dipped vanilla shake poured into a cup lined with red and blue syrup, loaded with whipped cream and red, white and blue sprinkles and topped with a cherry.

• The S’mork by Nitro Hog BBQ: A sweet-and-smoky mashup of a classic s’more and slow-smoked pulled pork, served on a fried sugar biscuit.

• The Sweet and Salty Spiral by Colp’s Concessions: Crispy, golden spiral potatoes piled high and loaded with bacon crumbles, then drizzled with rich Hershey’s chocolate syrup for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite. Every crunchy curl delivers a bold mix of salty bacon and smooth chocolate that’s surprisingly addictive and totally one of a kind.

• Vegan HomeRun Sliders by Black Leaf Vegan LLC: Stacked, saucy and straight-up irresistible. Juicy plant-based patties are dripping with melty cheddar, layered on a soft, sweet brioche bun. Topped with crisp red onions, tangy pickles, fresh slaw and a smoky bacon crunch — all finished with a signature mayonnaise that hits with a bold, creamy kick.

• World’s Tallest Fry by Freund Family Foods: These tater twisters are extra tall and extra tasty. Enough to share, but why would you?