One of the many draws of the Iowa State Fair is the FOOD. We already know about all of this year's new fair foods, but what about all of the foods on a stick? Here are the foods that you can enjoy on a stick at the 2024 fair (August 8th through 18th), plus where you can find them:

  1. Bacon Cheddar Cheese on a Stick - Fyfe's State Fair Grinders & Pizza Bread (south side of walk on Triangle), $6
  2. Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Dog on a Stick - Dog Haus (on Triangle, east of Admin Building), $12
  3. Bacon Pecan Pie on a Stick - Bacon Box (north of VI Building), $7
  4. Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Italian Sausage on a Stick - Fyfe's State Fair Grinders & Pizza Bread (south side of walk on Triangle), $6
  5. BLT on a Stick - The Salad Bowl (Ag Building west balcony, east of the Triangle), $7
  6. Bologna on a Stick - The Wooden Shoe (north of VI Building, near West End), $5
  7. Breakfast Sausage in a Waffle on a Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $8
  8. Cajun Chicken on a Stick - McGrath's Philly Steak & Chicken on a Stick (SE corner of Horse Barn), $14
  9. Caprese Salad on a Stick - The Salad Bowl (Ag Building West Balcony, East of the Triangle), $5
  10. Caramel Apples - Multiple Vendors
  11. Catfish on a Stick - Walleye on a Stick LLC (West Side of Riley Stage), $7
  12. Cheddar Corn Brats on a Stick - Arnold's Concessions Brat Haus (SW of Livestock Pavilion on RI Ave), $7
  13. Cheese on a Stick - Crutchfield's Corn Dogs (in front of Grandstand), $6, & Fyfe's Cheese on a Stick & Corn Dogs (north side of Triangle), $7
  14. Cheesecake on a Stick - Dough Crazy (outer perimeter of Livestock Pavilion), $7
  15. Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle on a Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $9
  16. Chicken in a Waffle on a Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $8
  17. Chocolate Brownie Waffle Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $8
  18. Corn Brats on a Stick - Jada's Funnel Cakes (north side of Grand Ave, south of Knapp Stage), $7
  19. Corn Dogs - Multiple Vendors
  20. Crazy Tater on a Stick - Crazy Taters (west side of Riley Stage), $7
  21. Deep Fried Brownie on a Stick - Deep Fried Twinkies, Oreo Cookies, & Candy Bars (front side of Grandstand), $6, & Fyfe's Cotton Candy & Deep Fried Candy Bars (north side of Triangle), $6
  22. Deep Fried Cherry Pie on a Stick - Deep Fried Twinkies, Oreo Cookies, & Candy Bars (front side of Grandstand), $7
  23. Deep Fried Pecan Pie on a Stick - Deep Fried Twinkies, Oreo Cookies, & Candy Bars (front side of Grandstand), $7
  24. Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcake on a Stick - Smith's (east side of Riley Stage, south of Admin Building), $8
  25. Deep Fried Twinkies on a Stick - Deep Fried Twinkies, Oreo Cookies, & Candy Bars (front side of Grandstand), $6
  26. Deep Fried Uncrustable PB & J on a Stick - The Bird's Nest (MidAmerican Stage), $9
  27. Fiesta Egglote - Cluckin' Coop (north of Old Mill, west of Animal Learning Center), $8
  28. Fruit on a Stick - The Salad Bowl (Ag Building West Balcony, East of the Triangle), $7
  29. Funnel Cake on a Stick - Arnold's Concessions Brat Haus (SW of Livestock Pavilion on RI Ave), $5, & Jada's Funnel Cake (north side of Grand Ave, south of Knapp Stage), $5
  30. Grilled Shrimp on a Stick - Shrimp Shack (west of Riley Stage), $6/$11
  31. Hot Dog on a Stick - Fyfe's Cheese on a Stick & Corn Dogs (north side of Triangle), $7/$9
  32. Iowa Twinkie on a Stick (jalapeno filled with pulled pork, corn, and cream cheese, wrapped in bacon, smoked with sweet & sticky BBQ sauce, topped with ranch) - Whatcha Smokin' BBQ (west of Jacobson Exhibition Center), $7
  33. Jalapeno Cheddar Craft Link on a Stick - Whatcha Smokin' BBQ (west of Jacobson Exhibition Center), $5
  34. Jumbo Pickle (Bull N' Horns Spicy) on a Stick - Steer N Stein (Grand Ave, east of Grandstand), $6
  35. Jumbo Plumper Footlong Corn Dog - Fyfe's Cheese on a Stick & Corn Dogs (north side of Triangle), $11
  36. Lamb Snack Sticks - Fresh American Lamb (east side of Sheep Barn by Main Entrance), $6
  37. Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob - Hotchkiss's Steak & Shake Ups (Livestock Pavilion and VI Building), $9
  38. Monkey Tails - Dough Crazy (outer perimeter of Livestock Pavilion), $5/$6
  39. Oreo Brownie Blast Waffle on a Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $9
  40. Peanut Butter & Jelly on a Stick - The Salad Bowl (Ag Building West Balcony, East of the Triangle), $5
  41. Pickle on a Stick - Hagar's Hoagies (west of Jacobson Exhibition Center), $3
  42. Pork on a Stick - Stockmann's Inn (outside SW Cattle Barn), $12
  43. Pork Belly on a Stick - Iowa Pork Producers (north east of Ag Building on Grand Ave), $7, & Pork Chop on a Stick (Rock Island, west of Pavilion), $7
  44. Pork Chop on a Stick - Pork Chop on a Stick (Rock Island, west of Pavilion), $9
  45. Pretzel Dog on a Stick - Dog Haus (On Triangle, East of Admin Building), $10
  46. S'mores Cheesecake on a Stick - Dough Crazy (outer perimeter of Livestock Pavilion), $8
  47. Salad on a Stick - The Salad Bowl (Ag Building West Balcony, East of the Triangle), $7
  48. Shrimp Corn Dogs - Po-Boys (Rock Island Ave, SW of Livestock Pavilion)
  49. Smoothie on a Stick - Smith's Strawberry Hut (west of Jacobson Exhibition Center), $5
  50. Spicy Corn Brats on a Stick - Arnold's Concessions Brat Haus (SW of Livestock Pavilion on RI Ave), $7
  51. Stadium Corn Brats on a Stick - Arnold's Concessions Brat Haus (SW of Livestock Pavilion on RI Ave), $7
  52. Strawberries & Cream Waffle on a Stick - Waffle Chix (front of DNR Building, west end of Grand Ave), $10
  53. Sweet Brat with Maple Syrup on a Stick - Arnold's Concessions Brat Haus (SW of Livestock Pavilion on RI Ave), $7
  54. Veggie & Vegan Corn Dogs - The Veggie-Table (north of VI Building, west of Main Entrance), $8
  55. Veggie Gluten-Free Corn Dogs - Campbell's Corn Dogs (east corner of Triangle, south of Service Center), $6
  56. Walleye on a Stick - Walleye on a Stick LLC (West Side of Riley Stage), $7

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