The Best New Foods at the N.C. State Fair for 2023
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 9am by visitRaleigh
High-flying rides and deep-fried pies—the 155th annual N.C. State Fair returns to Raleigh, Oct. 12-22!
The N.C. State Fair announced more than 50 new sweets, treats and over-the-top concoctions for foodies to look forward to in 2023. Hot foods, messy foods, loaded-to-the-max foods, foods we had no idea could actually go together—you'll find them all! We've listed 20 of our favorite new options below to help get your fair food game plan started.
Hot Chicken Smash, Dirty Mac, Hot Mac, Dirty Nachos
from Another Food Truck
Little Locas Empanadas
from Arepa Loca
Everything is Better with Tequilla Margarita Cupcake
from Boozie Bakes
Bacon Mac & Cheese Sundae
from Bubba's Bacon
Deep Fried Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding Bites
from Chef's D'Lites
Politician Fries
from Chesters Gators and Taters
Ostrich Smashburger
from Chick-N-Que
Briset & Waffles On a Stick
from Fatboys BBQ
Dill Pickle Donut
from Fluffy's Hand-Cut Donuts
Snow Cheddar Chicken
from Golden K Dog
Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Danish
from La Farm Bakery
Deep Fried Ribs
from Lawrence & Perry BBQ
Vanilla Ice Cream Chimney Cake
from Magladena's Chimney Cakes
Strawberry Cheesecake Slush
from Moose Joose Slush
Cherry Beef Bliss
from Neomonde Mediterranean
Fried Caramel Apple Cow Tail
from Pioneer Wagon
Cajun-Style Andouille Sausage Corn with Mardi Gras Mustard Dip
from Ragin' Cajun
Street Corn Pizza
from Rudy's Pizza
Deep Fried Dill Pickle Cheese Curds
from The Cheese Curd Shack
Oreo Brownie Blast
from Waffle Chix
And that's not all! See the fully revealed list of new goodies and over-the-top concoctions, including a map of where to find each item, here!
More upcoming events to plan around in Raleigh, N.C.
- Triangle Oktoberfest, Oct. 6-7
- Falling for Local at Dorothea Dix Park, Oct. 7
- North Carolina Theatre presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Oct. 10-15
- Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa (opening night!), Oct. 11
- Carolina Ballet presents Frankenstein, Oct. 13-30
- SAS Championship, Oct. 13-15
- Hum Sub Diwali, Oct. 14
- Oktrophyfest, Oct. 14
- Day of the Dead 5k, Oct. 28
- Cloudstoberfest, Oct. 28
- HollyFest, Oct. 28
- North Carolina Wine Festival, Oct. 28
- North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, opens Nov. 17
- 79th Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade, Nov. 18
- 28th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration, Nov. 18
- The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater, opens Nov. 18
Header photo by Justin Kase Conder; other photos provided by the N.C. State Fair
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