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All the new Florida State Fair foods, from Oreo funnel cake to peanut butter ramen burgers

Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites, Piña Colada Candy Apples and more are coming to the Florida State Fair.
 
Published Jan. 22, 2020|Updated Feb. 3, 2020

Grab the antacids. It’s almost Florida State Fair season, and you know what that means: new horrifying ways to dip, dunk, sugar-coat and deep-fry foods. No dish — sweet or savory — is safe.

The Florida State Fair’s mystifying new roster of creative cuisines will debut on the event’s opening day, Feb 6. Guests will also be able to sample food and drinks from across the fairgrounds during the first Fair Foodie Crawl on Feb. 13.

Now, onto the new food:

Cheesy Tater Corn Dog

A Cheesy Tater Corn Dog from Best Around.
A Cheesy Tater Corn Dog from Best Around. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

Do you like corn dogs? Do you like cheese hot dogs? What about tater tots? Here they all are, Frankensteined together, on a stick. There are no rules here. Find it at Best Around.

Cheeseburger On-A-Stick

Cheeseburger On-A-Stick from DeAnna’s Diner.
Cheeseburger On-A-Stick from DeAnna’s Diner. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

Speaking of things on a stick, how about a cheeseburger? This angus beef patty is dunked in a “secret batter” before being deep fried and draped with swirls of warm cheddar cheese sauce. Find it at DeAnna’s Diner.

The Orie

The Orie from Best Around.
The Orie from Best Around. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair. ]

This sweet dessert mashup answers the question, “What if a funnel cake was an Oreo?” Two chocolate funnel cakes are glued together with a sweet cream filling. Find it at Best Around.

Sweet Heat Jalapeño Ice Cream

Sweet Heat Jalapeño Ice Cream from Coolicious Treats.
Sweet Heat Jalapeño Ice Cream from Coolicious Treats. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair. ]

Listen, it’s 2020. You don’t have to choose between hot and cold anymore. You can get chocolate and jalapeño ice cream flavors in the same cup, if you feel so inclined. Find it at Coolicious Treats.

Candy Corn

Candy Corn from Pence's Carmel Corn.
Candy Corn from Pence's Carmel Corn. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair. ]

No, not the waxy Halloween staple candy. This is a mix of popcorn, coated with banana, bubble gum, raspberry and green apple flavors. Find it at Pence’s Carmel Corn.

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S’mores on a Stick

S’mores on a Stick from Pence's Carmel Corn.
S’mores on a Stick from Pence's Carmel Corn. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

This may actually be the most efficient way to eat a s’more: as a giant marshmallow on a stick, dipped in chocolate and graham cracker pieces. Find it at Pence’s Carmel Corn.

Peanut Butter Ramen Burger

This 1/4 pound burger is topped with bacon and a peanut-butter vinaigrette Chow Mein Asian Slaw...crammed between two Ramen noodle buns. A photo was not provided, so you’ll have to use your imagination for this one. Find it at Carousel Foods.

Hawaiian Jerk Chicken Pizza

Hawaiian Jerk Chicken Pizza from Angela’s Pizza.
Hawaiian Jerk Chicken Pizza from Angela’s Pizza. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

A pizza with white garlic sauce is loaded with jerk chicken, pineapple, ham and mozzarella cheese. You can get it by the slice or as a whole pie to share. Find it at Angela’s Pizza.

Steak N Eggs Sundae

Steak N Eggs Sundae from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes
Steak N Eggs Sundae from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

Is this breakfast? Dessert? Who knows how to categorize it. French fries are topped with warm cheese, sour cream, bacon, cheese grits, a fried egg and sirloin steak. Find it at DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes.

Cajun Chili Cheese Fries

Cajun Chili Cheese Fries from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes
Cajun Chili Cheese Fries from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

The foundation of this dish: cajun fries. Good luck locating them under the pile of hot sauce, cheese, grilled onions, beef chili con carne, jalapeno slices and parmesan cheese. Find it at DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes.

Strawberry Lemonade Shortcake Sundae

Strawberry Lemonade Shortcake Sundae from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes.
Strawberry Lemonade Shortcake Sundae from DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

Fresh strawberry slices, lemonade frosting and homemade whipped cream top cinnamon sugar donut chunks to create this sundae. Find it at DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes.

Piña Colada Candy Apple

Pina Colada Candy Apple from The Apple Cart.
Pina Colada Candy Apple from The Apple Cart. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

Hold the caramel. This candy apple is encased in a crunchy piña colada candy shell and an optional coconut topping. Find it at The Apple Cart.

Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites

Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites from Out of this World Funnel Cakes.
Cheesy Sriracha Funnel Cake Bites from Out of this World Funnel Cakes. [ Courtesy of the Florida State Fair ]

These deep-fried cheesy chunks of funnel cake are smothered in four cheeses and chives. Diners can choose from three dipping sauces: Sriracha aioli, ranch or garlic butter. Find it at Out of this World Funnel Cakes.

What are you looking forward to trying? Which dish terrifies you most? Let us know in the comments.

IF YOU GO

Florida State Fair: $11-$14, $9 seniors, $6-$8 children; $20-$30 armbands. Gates open at 10 a.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday-Sunday through Feb. 17. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. (813) 621-7821.