Pickle Lemonade from Miller & Company Concessions.
July 12, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Fair: COLUMBUS – In less than two weeks, food vendors will be firing up the grills, filling the fryers, and prepping the delicious bites of the Ohio State Fair.
Brand new in 2024 is New Food Avenue. Located between Main Street Stage presented by Ohio Lottery and the Mountain Dew Midway, New Food Avenue will feature six new vendors offering a wide range of fair fare from pickle lemonade to savory "bombz" to dairy-free strawberry cream parfaits.
In addition to new vendors, there are many new food items sprinkled across the fairgrounds.
Mexican Street Corn Corndog from Miller & Company Concessions.
For the second year in a row, Schmidt’s, the longest running vendor at the Ohio State Fair, has teamed up with the Fair for an exclusive cream puff flavor. Beginning Opening Day, July 24, visitors can order a cotton candy cream puff from both the Schmidt’s locations, as well as the new Schmidt's 1886 Restaurant. This fair-themed puff is a delicious blend of blue-colored custard served in the traditional cream puff exterior and dusted with powdered sugar. For those seeking a classic favorite, the traditional Schmidt’s vanilla cream puff will also be available.
Speaking of exclusive food items, Velvet Ice Cream has partnered with the Ohio State Fair since 2012 to offer an exclusive ice cream flavor. For the 2024 Ohio State Fair, fairgoers can find Velvet's fair-exclusive Caramel Popcorn ice cream while visiting the butter cow and calf sculptures inside the Dairy Products Building. The caramel popcorn ice cream is full of butter toffee popcorn bark; a fair-themed treat sure to keep visitors cool during a summer day at the Fair.
Pickle Pizza from GH Concessions.
The Ohio Poultry Association (OPA) is offering several new items that will be available in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion & Beer Garden. Turkey wings - weighing in at approximately one pound each, OPA says these wings are perfect to pair with an Ohio brew. On the sweet side, they will also offer a new cheesecake sundae - a deliciously creamy scoop of New York-style cheesecake topped with chocolate, cherry, or strawberry topping.
At their Devilishly Good stand in the Taste of Ohio Pavilion & Beer Garden, OPA is featuring six new deviled egg flavors: Espresso, Maple Bacon Crunch, Buffalo Chicken, Dill Pickle, Hot Dog, and the 2024 featured flavor of the year; to be announced by OPA soon.
Fairgoers looking to sample all the mouth-watering food the Fair has to offer are encouraged to visit on both Thursdays of the Fair, July 25 and Aug. 1, for $3 Thursday. Get mini versions of fair favorites for just $3 each including funnel cakes, fries, mini donuts, lemonade, corndog, bourbon chicken, deep fried treats, and so much more.
Food Facts:
- 38: Number of New Foods
- 15: Number of Foods-on-a-Stick
- 70: Varieties of Deep Fried Foods
- 142: Number of food vendors
Full list of new foods:
- Asian Cajun and Cleveland Corned Egg Rolls - Eggroll Love (New Food Avenue) — If you’re an egg roll lover, you won’t want to miss the newest versions of this classic dish.
- Blueberry Crumble Sundae - North American Food Service, Inc. — All the best parts of a blueberry crumble on top of creamy soft serve ice cream.
- Bombz – Fork'et Me Not (New Food Avenue) — Want an explosion of flavor in your mouth? Try Bombz! This puff pastry is filled with your choice buffalo chicken, Philly steak, or cheeseburger and deep fried to perfection. Find these delicious bombs on New Food Avenue.
- Carmel Popcorn Ice Cream - Velvet Ice Cream — Don’t miss Velvet Ice Cream’s annual, exclusive Fair flavor caramel popcorn ice cream with butter toffee popcorn bark. Try this delicious fair-themed treat in the Diary Products Building while visiting the butter cow sculpture!
- Cauliflower Tacos - Fork'et Me Not — This traditional Mexican dish is a healthy spin on the ever-popular taco. The perfect vegetarian alternative.
- Cheesecake Sundae - Ohio Poultry Association — a deliciously creamy scoop of New York-style cheesecake topped with chocolate, cheery, or strawberry topping.
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Funnel Cake - GH Concessions, Inc. — Breakfast is acceptable for any meal. Add Cinnamon Toast Crunch to a delicious funnel cake for the perfect Fair treat.
- Cookie Monster Sundae - North American Food Service, Inc. — This Sundae looks just like Cookie Monster. With blue and white twist, chocolate sauce, crumbles, and toppings; this fun sundae is sure to be a hit.
- Cotton Candy Cream Puff – Schmidt’s of German Village — For the second year in a row, Schmidt’s is debuting an exclusive flavor only available at the Ohio State Fair! Enjoy this Fair-themed cotton candy cream puff only during the Ohio State Fair. Missing last year’s lemon shake-up cream puff? It’s available at Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in German Village for the entire month of July.
- Deviled Eggs - Devilishly Good — Try the latest and greatest of the Ohio Poultry Association's deviled egg flavors! Devilishly Good will feature six brand new flavors:
- Espresso
- Maple Bacon Crunch
- Buffalo Chicken
- Dill Pickle
- Hot Dog
- The final flavor, the 2024 featured flavor, will be announced by the Ohio Poultry Association soon.
- Fresh Strawberry Parfait (Non-dairy) - JL United, Strawberries and Creme — This is the perfect, refreshing sweet treat to enjoy during a warm day at the Fair.
- Funnel Cake Sundae - Shelah Otterbacher — What can’t a funnel cake do? Enjoy this sweet treat sure that will surely leave you craving funnel cakes and ice cream long after your visit.
- Maple Bacon Funnel Cake - GH Concessions, Inc. — Breakfast is acceptable for any meal. Add maple bacon or Cinnamon Toast Crunch to a delicious funnel cake for the perfect Fair treat.
- Mermaids Dippin Dots Float – Ohio Dots, Otter Concessions — Enjoy this new Dippin Dots flavor in the style of a float!
- Mexican Street Corn Corndog - Miller & Company Concessions (New Food Avenue) — This street-style corndog will turn heads with its Mexican flair and twist on the classic corndog. Get in line quick for this savory dish.
- Peanut Butter S’mores Funnel Cake - Concessions by Cox — This funnel cake is adding all the best ingredients: peanut butter, chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers.
- Pickle Lemonade - Miller & Company Concessions (New Food Avenue) — Love lemonade? Try it pickled. This classic summertime favorite is getting a twist. Grab one to stay hydrated.
- Pickle Pizza – GH Concessions, Inc. (New Food Avenue) — Enjoy an ordinary pizza with a clever addition: pickles!
- Superhero Soup – S & C Concessions — Looking for a healthier option to keep you fueled for a long day at the Fair? This soup is the perfect blend of greens to supercharge your day.
- Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Leg - Hickory Tree Turkey BBQ — Are you craving Thanksgiving in the middle of summer? No need to look any further. This turkey leg is stuffed with many of Thanksgiving’s favorites like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more.
- Turkey Wings - Ohio Poultry Association — Weighing in at approximately one pound each, these wings make for the perfect Ohio brew pairing.
- World’s Largest Gummy Bear, Gummy Corndog and Pickle - Brosco, “The Gummy Bear Guy” — Come and get the World’s Largest Gummy Bear, which weighs in at 5lbs! Make sure to also grab a gummy version of some of your favorite Fair foods.
- Yum Yum Chicken or Shrimp Loaded Fries - Fork'et Me Not (New Food Avenue) — Try this flavorsome side dish that will make you say “yum yum,” with your choice of chicken or shrimp.
- Yum Yum Chicken or Shrimp Tacos - Fork’et Me Not (New Food Avenue) — If you're craving a taco, but like to spice it up, this mouth-watering twist is perfect for you. Try it either with chicken or shrimp and the ever-famous Yum Yum sauce.
- Yum Yum Chicken, Blackened Chicken, or Shrimp Mac & Cheese - Fork’et Me Not (New Food Avenue) — This American classic is taking a spin with addition of either blackened chicken, shrimp or chicken. This dish will have your taste buds wanting more.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com.
A full list of events and attractions with times and locations can be found at https://www.ohiostatefair.com/events.
The Ohio Expo Center is proud to host the Ohio State Fair. The 2024 Ohio State Fair will run July 24 - Aug. 4. For more information, visit ohiostatefair.com, call 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR.
