Get your appetites ready, Hoosiers! The 2026 Indiana State Fair has officially unveiled its highly anticipated “Taste of the Fair” lineup, presented by Pepsi. Running from August 7 through August 23, 2026, this year’s fair leans heavily into a home-run baseball theme, bringing nearly 50 brand-new culinary creations to the fairgrounds alongside traditional Midway classics.

From over-the-top stadium mashups to decadent deep-fried desserts and viral-inspired beverages, concessionaires across the grounds have outdone themselves to deliver an unforgettable feast for fairgoers.

Home-Run Savory Mashups

If you’re craving bold, savory flavors, this year’s concessions lineup knocks it out of the park:

• Grand Slam Mary: The ultimate game-day cocktail in a cup, this Zing Zang and vodka Bloody Mary comes loaded with ballpark garnishes—including a burger slider, hot dog slider, waffle fries, soft pretzel stick, and Cracker Jacks.
• The Junkyard SPAM Dog: A grilled SPAM dog piled high with creamy mac & cheese, coleslaw, crunchy potato chips, sweet BBQ sauce, and pickled jalapeños.
• Double Play: An Italian sausage topped with tender shredded sirloin, melted cheese, sautéed peppers, and onions.
• Bacon Jalapeño HoneyBun Burger: Angus beef paired with pepper jack cheese, bacon, red onion, and candied jalapeños, all served between two warm, glazed HoneyBuns.
• The S’MORK: A sweet-and-savory creation stacking slow-smoked pulled pork and melted marshmallow onto a fried sugar biscuit.

Decadent Desserts & Sweet Twists

Save room for dessert, because the sweet options at the 2026 Indiana State Fair are taking indulgence to the next level:

• Hot Cheeto Fried Oreos: Golden Oreos dipped in homemade Hot Cheeto batter, deep-fried, dusted with Cheeto crumbles, and served with a warm nacho cheese drizzle.
• Deep Fried Lindor Dubai Chocolate Truffles: Rich pistachio-and-kunafa filled chocolate truffles battered and fried to golden perfection.
• Brownie Delight: A fresh-baked chocolate brownie topped with high-butterfat ice cream, homemade whipped cream, and hot fudge.
• Cookie Butter Biscoff Funnel Cake: A classic fair funnel cake smothered in Biscoff spread, crushed cookie crumbles, and sweet whipped topping.

Next-Level Drinks & Refreshments

To wash it all down, vendors are serving up everything from caffeine boosts to quirky brews:

• Blue Raspberry Milkshake: The official featured dairy treat of the season served fresh at the historic Dairy Bar.
• Bananas Foster Cold Brew Float: Smooth vanilla cold brew poured over vanilla ice cream, topped with banana cold foam, cinnamon, and caramel.
• Dirty Slime Licker Sodas: Starry soda infused with Slime Licker drops, fruit syrups, cream, and Atomz candy topping.

Whether you’re sticking to classic pork tenderloins or brave enough to try the latest fried mashups, head to the fairgrounds August 7–23 to taste the lineup for yourself!