Florida State Fair 2025: Here are the new foods to tempt your taste buds

From the sweet to the savory to a combination of both, the new foods at this year’s Florida State Fair may not be for the faint of heart or those with a weak stomach. 

The Florida State Fair runs from February 6 – 17, 2025 at the Florida State Fair grounds. 

2025 Fair Foods

Pictured: Baked Ziti on a Stick. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Baked Ziti on a Stick. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Baked Ziti on a Stick:

A favorite Italian dish, baked ziti, now has a fun fair flare. Rigatoni noodles, homemade marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese on top. 

Pictured: BBQ-stuffed waffle. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: BBQ-stuffed waffle. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

BBQ Stuffed Waffle:

A freshly-made waffle stuffed with savory BBQ pulled pork and crispy bacon, finished with a drizzle of rich maple butter sauce.

Pictured: Campfire burger. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Campfire burger. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Campfire Burger:

A freshly made bun layered with a flame-grilled 1/3 lb. Angus beef patty, and baked beans, a slice of smoky gouda cheese, and topped off with a hot dog split in half. 

Pictured: Chicken and waffle funnel cake. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Chicken and waffle funnel cake. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Chicken and Waffle Funnel Cake:

A freshly made funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar, topped with hand-battered chicken and drizzled with real maple syrup.

Pictured: Chili cheese corn dog. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Chili cheese corn dog. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Chili Cheese Corndog:

Crispy corn dog topped with savory chili and a generous sprinkle of gooey cheese.

Pictured: Chocolate dunked Bavarian donut. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Chocolate dunked Bavarian donut. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Chocolate Dunked Bavarian Donut: A giant glazed Amish donut filled with homemade Bavarian cream and dunked in rich chocolate.

Pictured: Cotton candy tea. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Cotton candy tea. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Cotton Candy Tea:

Iced tea with a nostalgic hint of cotton candy.

Pictured: Crack mac. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Crack mac. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Crack Mac:

Cavatappi noodles with zesty street corn, peppers, tomatoes, and jalapenos topped with a choice of chicken, chorizo, or carnitas, plus ranch, Tajín, parmesan, and fresh cilantro. 

Pictured: Dad bod. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Dad bod. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Dad Bod:

Brisket burger patty, smoked pork belly, barbecue pulled pork, cheese and pork belly jam on a toasted brioche bun.

Pictured: Fried pickle mac and cheese. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Fried pickle mac and cheese. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Fried Pickle Mac and Cheese:

Loaded fried pickle mac & cheese with a drizzle of ranch dressing.

Pictured: Gourmet chocolate bacon cheesecake on a stick. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Gourmet chocolate bacon cheesecake on a stick. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Gourmet Chocolate Bacon Cheesecake on a Stick: New York-style cheesecake on a stick: chocolate-dipped, bacon-crunch coated, with caramel and white chocolate drizzle.

Pictured: Hot honey chicken grilled cheese. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Hot honey chicken grilled cheese. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Hot Honey Chicken Grilled Cheese: Sweet, smoky, and gooey perfection: hot honey-grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and melty Swiss cheese, all in a golden grilled cheese sandwich.

Pictured: Jalapeno popper fires. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Jalapeño popper fries. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Jalapeño Popper Fries:

Fresh cut fries layered with cream cheese, jalapeños and bacon.

Pictured: Jolly Rancher creamsicle. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Jolly Rancher creamsicle. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Jolly Rancher creamsicle:

Cool, creamy and bursting with fruity flavor. The Jolly Rancher Creamsicle blends tangy slush with smooth vanilla soft serve.

Pictured: Mexican street corn baked potato. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Mexican street corn baked potato. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Mexican Street Corn Baked Potato: A hearty baked potato topped with roasted corn, a creamy sauce, flavorful spices, crumbled cheese, and fresh herbs, bringing the bold, tangy flavors of street corn to every bite.

Pictured: Pierogi slider. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Pierogi slider. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Pierogi Slider:

Potato & Cheese pierogi as the bun, all beef burger, grilled onions, sour cream and chives.

Pictured: Potato mozzarella Kdog. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Potato mozzarella KDog. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair., 

Potato Mozzarella KDog:

Mozzarella cheese Korean corn dog wrapped with potato cubes, coated with panko then deep-fried.

Pictured: Pretzel-rolled corn on the cob. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Pretzel-rolled corn on the cob. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Pretzel-rolled corn on the cob:

Corn on the cob brushed with mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika and other spices, rolled in crushed pretzels.

Pictured: Salted caramel cinnamon bun. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Salted caramel cinnamon bun. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Salted Caramel Cinnamon Bun:

A fluffy cinnamon bun filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl, topped with rich, buttery salted caramel sauce.

Pictured: Seafood boil stuffed potato. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Seafood boil stuffed potato. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Seafood Boil Stuffed Potato:

This baked potato is loaded with butter and cheese and then topped with a seafood combo. Shrimp and sweet crab are complimented by spicy andouille sausage and sweet corn nuggets and then topped with garlic butter sauce. 

Pictured: S'mores chocolate bacon. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair,

Pictured: S'mores chocolate bacon. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair,

S'mores Chocolate Bacon:

Crispy bacon coated in rich chocolate, drizzled with marshmallow cream, and topped with graham cracker crumbs.

Pictured: Soul food eggroll. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Soul food eggroll. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Soul Food Eggroll:

A crispy, deep-fried egg roll wrap stuffed with tender grilled chicken, creamy mac & cheese, and savory collard greens.

Pictured: Strawberries and cream cinnamon roll. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Strawberries and cream cinnamon roll. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Strawberries and cream cinnamon roll: Grandma Brown's original fresh baked cinnamon roll topped with whipped vanilla cream and fresh strawberries.

Pictured: Strawberry lemonade donut. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Strawberry lemonade donut. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Strawberry lemonade donut:

Hand-cut yeast-raised donut frosted with lemon buttercream, rolled in strawberry lemonade crunch, and garnished with lemon gummy candy and freeze-dried strawberry slice. Served with a strawberry lemonade-filled pipette to squeeze in more flavor.

Pictured: Strawberry shortcake crunch. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Strawberry shortcake crunch. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Strawberry shortcake crunch:

Soft-served vanilla ice cream served in a waffle cone, rolled in fruity strawberry shortcake crunchies.

Pictured: Southern comfort funnel cake. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: Southern comfort funnel cake. Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

Southern Comfort Funnel Cake: Topped with creamy, house-made sausage gravy, this crispy funnel cake delivers down-home comfort in every bite.

Pictured: What the dill-io? Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair.

Pictured: What the dill-io? Image is courtesy of the Florida State Fair. 

What the Dill-io?:

The ultimate treat for pickle and grilled cheese fans! Creamy ranch and diced dill pickles blend with mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and cheddar cheese, topped with fresh dill and grilled to perfection on a buttery bun. Drizzle on extra ranch and sprinkle fresh dill for a mouthwatering finish. Served with waffle fries. Spice it up! Ask for Cajun Style. Bacon lover? Add bacon for the perfect twist.

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