Fair Food

The Mississippi Valley Fair is a positively exciting culinary destination, blending classic fair treats with unique, innovative dishes that keep food fans talking. With dozens of vendors, the atmosphere is a feast for the senses, full of delicious smells and creative cuisine.

Here is a glimpse of the exciting and well-received food you can find:

Must-Try Fair Classics (Always Positive)

You can find all the beloved classics that make a fair experience complete, often with a gourmet touch:

• Corn Dogs & Tenderloins: Always a staple, including jumbo corn dogs and the famous pork tenderloins.
• Deep-Fried Everything: Vendors offer a wild variety of fried delights, including Fried Oreos, Fried Twinkies, Fried Pickles, and Fried Ravioli.
• Sweet Treats: Fairgoers consistently seek out classics like Funnel Cake, Mini Donuts, and Ice cream.

Exciting & Unique Creations

The fair is known for its inventive twists on comfort food, offering novel items that generate a lot of positive buzz:

• BBQ Mac & Cheese in a Waffle Cone: This outrageous and popular item.
• Spicy Italian Corn Dog: A flavor-packed twist on the traditional corn dog that has been highlighted in food contests.
• Giant Turkey Legs: A primal and satisfying option, often seen being enjoyed across the fairgrounds.

Global Flavors and Specialties

The Mississippi Valley Fair also offers diverse options that go beyond typical carnival fare, receiving positive feedback for variety:

• Greek Food: Stop by for delicious Gyros and sweet Baklava.
• Oriental Food: Find classics like Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, and Shrimp Fried Rice.

Whether you’re looking for the deep-fried indulgence of a fair classic or an exciting, creative new concoction, the Mississippi Valley Fair’s food lineup is a positively delicious part of the experience.

See the full vendor list below.

B & B CONCESSIONS- GRILLED TERRIYAKI CHICKEN, PORK ON  A STICK, VIGGIE PLATE, SHRIMP RICE, EGG ROLL, TEMPURA SHRIMP

BE A TIM- ELEPHANT EARS

BIG RIVER CONCESSIONS- BELGIAN VILLAGE REUBENS

CHUCKIES LLC- TENDERLOINS, WAFFLE FRIES, PEPSI

CLASSIC KITCHEN- BEEF SUNDAY, PRETZELS, BONELESS WINGS, FUNNEL FINGERS, DEEP FRIED ITEMS. 

DAWGHOUSE CONCESSIONS- STEAK TIP DINNERS

DEBO’S- PHILLY CHEESE, SMASH BURGERS

FRIED WHAT- FRIED TWINKIES, CHOC TWINKIES, OREOS, SNICKERS, KEY LIME PIE, CHEESECAKE, MUSHROOMS, PICKLES, GREEN  TOMATOES, RAVILOI, TEA, PEPSI, WATER, PICKLES

FRYER TUCKS- MINI DONUTS

GREEK GARDEN- GYROS, CHICKEN GYROS, BAKLAVA, SALADS, PEPSI, TEA

HAACK CONCESSIONS -PRETZELS, PIZZA, NACHOS, COTTON CANDY, POPCORN, CARAMEL APPLES, SNO CONES, ROASTED CORN

HOLY ROASTERS- NUTS

HOPES GRILL- RIB EYE STEAKS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, PEPS

KINETIC ENERGY- ENERGY DRINKS

LADY BUG- CONCESSIONS LATTE, MOCHA, HOT CHOCOLATE, SMOOTHIE, FRAPPE, MINI DONUTS, COTTON CANDY

MACHINE SHED- BISCUITS N GRAVY, BREAKFAST BURRITOS, WALKING TACOS, BEEF SUNDAY

MCKINNEY- SAUSAGE, PHILLY CHEESE, LEMONADE, WATER, CHERRY LIMEADE, CORN DOGS, NACHOS, LEMONADE, PEPSI

MCKINNEY- HAMBURGERS, PEPSI, FRIES, LEMONADE, JUMBO CORN DOGS, CORN DOGS, NACHOS, WATER

MICKEYS MASSIVE BURRITOS

OLD TYME KETTLE KORN -KETTLE KORN, CINNAMON ROASTED PECANS AND NUTS

ORMIC CONCESSIONS- MEXICAN FOOD

PARKVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH- SLOPPY JOES, COLD SANDWICHES, PEPSI, TEA, COFFEE, HOT DOGS, CHIPS, CANDY, POPCORN, PEANUTS, BREAKFAST

PEKING FOODS -ORIENTAL FOOD:  EGG ROLL, WONTON, CRAB RANGOON, KABOBS, RICE

QUALITY CONCESSIONS -SMOOTHIES, CHEESE CURDS, MOZARELLA STICKS, CHEDDAR NUGGETS, JALAPENO CHEESE STICKS, SWISS N RYE, VEGETABLES, COMBO, PEPSI, NACHOS, LICORICE, WATER

S & T STREET TACOS- STREET TACOS, FAJITAS, SHRIMP TACOS, LOADED LOCO NACHO, DOUBLE DECKER QUESADILLA

S.C. CATTLEMEN -STEAK SANDWICHES ON FRIDAY

S.C. DAIRY -MILK, ICE CREAM

S.C. PORK PRODUCERS -PORK SANDWICHES ON SATURDAY

SMITH CONCESSIONS – FUNNEL CAKES, COFFEE, PEPSI, LEMONADE SHAKE UPS, ICE TEA

SMOKIN BUTT -BARBQUE RIBS

SPUDSTERS – BAKED POTAOES

STATE FAIR TAFFY -TAFFY, FUDGE

STEVES MEAT SHOP- RIBEYE, BRATS, PORK CHOPS, TURKEY LEGS

SUCCESS ON WHEELS -FROZEN NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

SWEET DELIGHT- ICE CREAM

WALTER SMOKE SHOP- RIBS, PULLED PORK SANDWICH, MAC AND CHEESE PORK BELLY CINNAMON ROLLS, BRISKET BURGERS, SMOKED WINGS

WESTMORELAND CONCESSIONS -CORN DOGS, LEMONADE, PEPSI, ELEPHANT EARS, PORK KABOBS, CURLEY FRIES, HOT DOGS, NACHOS, CORN DOGS, FUNNEL CAKES TENDERLOINS

 WISE GUYS PIZZA -PIZZA

Vendors with GLUTEN FREE menu items: please check each vendor for more specifics on gluten free products.

GREEK GARDEN drinks

PARKVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH eggs, hot dogs, chips, drinks, milk, oj