I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite parts of the Fair is the food! There’s just something about that first bite of a juicy pork chop on a stick or a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie that keeps you wanting more. We’ve highlighted many pieces of the Corndog Kickoff so far – now it’s time to talk about the food! This year, the Food Grazing Party will be better than ever, featuring many fan favorites.
Good news! Many classics will be returning such as Campbell’s Corndogs, Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies, and Applishus Sliced Caramel Apples. But that’s not all you can taste at this year’s Corndog Kickoff – check out these new and returning concessionaires:
- Applishus: Sliced Caramel Apples
- Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies
- Beattie’s: Watermelon Cups
- Big Acai Bowl: Berry Bowl
- Bubbly Bar & Bistro: Fancy Color-Changing Lemonade Drink
- Campbell's Concessions: Corndogs and Pineapple Whip
- Carter's Cotton Candy & Sno Cones: Cotton Candy
- Cattlemen's Beef Quarters: Hot Beef Sundaes
- Dawghouse Concessions: Pickledawgs
- Iowa Pork Producers Association: Pork Chop On A Stick
- JR's Southpork Ranch: Bacon Monkey Bread
- Leimon’s Pizza
- McConnell Concessions Inc.: Root Beer Floats
- Over the Top: Mini Ice Cream Scoops
- Pepsi Products
- Schuler's Sno Cones
- Steer N' Stein: Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q pulled pork sliders
- The Rib Shack: Bacon, Brisket Mac & Cheese
- What's Your Cheez: Deep Fried Bacon Brisket Mac & Cheese Sandwich
- Turkey Time Concessions: Strawberry Smoothies and Kettle Korn
Don’t see your favorite stand on the list? Let us know. We will encourage them to participate. The more food and fun we have – the more fundraising for future Fairgrounds improvements.
Mmm, that list is making me hungry. Why wait until the Fair to get a taste of these? At the Corndog Kickoff, you will have exclusive early access to one of the most important pieces of the Fair puzzle: the delicious, mouthwatering Fair Food! Plus, the Altoona Lion’s Club will be joining us again with their Spin Art booth! This is perfect to keep the kids entertained after they’ve finished their Sno Cones.
You can purchase tickets to the Corndog Kickoff Here – Be sure to secure yours now before the price increases to $125 beginning July 1!
-Lauren McCullum, Donor Relations Intern
