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The Oklahoma State Fair has released its 2026 food and drink lineup, and this year’s slate leans into novelty and global flavors just weeks before the event opens. For visitors planning their fair strategy, the menu changes — from a ramen-crusted Korean corndog to a pickle-flavored Dr Pepper — offer new reasons to mark Sept. 17–27 on the calendar.
What’s new on the savory side
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Organizers say dozens of fresh concessions will arrive at the OKC Fairgrounds, blending comfort-food classics with international twists and playful combos. A few entries were developed by notable chefs and longtime local vendors, signaling a mix of culinary ambition and carnival creativity.
James Beard–winning chef Andrew Black will appear with a pop-up offering slow-smoked pork ribs glazed in a mango-bourbon barbecue sauce, while several stands are experimenting with hybrid items that swap expected components for surprising alternatives.
| Dish | Vendor | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Donut Smash Burger | FryDay Concessions | Beef patty served between glazed donuts in place of a bun |
| Birria Ramen | Bad Boys BBQ | Slow-cooked birria served with ramen noodles, broth and classic garnishes |
| Buldak Carbonara Ramen Korean Corndog | Chan’s Eatery | Half-mozzarella/half-hot-dog corndog coated in crispy ramen and finished with spicy-creamy sauce |
| Pork Belly Lollipop (Dr Pepper glaze) | 1907 | Smoked pork belly on a skewer with a Dr Pepper barbecue finish |
| Deep-Fried Ranch | Deep-Fried Mashed Potatoes | Ranch-filled dough that is breaded and fried |
Other savory highlights include a bourbon-glazed chicken over Cajun rice, Korean bulgogi skewers with a Hatch chile aioli, and West African–style suya lamb kebabs. Many vendors will keep items portable — ideal for navigating midway crowds.
Full list: new savory offerings
- Al Pastor Fries — Ledesmas: fries topped with al pastor pork, pineapple, avocado-pineapple aioli and fresh herbs.
- Scotch Egg On-A-Stick — Pioneer Wagon: hard-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage, breaded and fried.
- Panini Sandwiches — Poppin’ Okies: grilled French bread with various meats and cheeses.
- Brisket Cheese Curd Taco “Rodeo Taco” — Richie’s Cheese Curd Tacos: brisket and fried cheddar curds in a fried tortilla with slaw and BBQ aioli.
- Big G’s Famous Bourbon Chicken — Big G’s: bourbon-glazed chicken on Cajun rice.
- Sweet Heat Brisket Biscuit — Champions BBQ: brisket with bacon jam, cowboy candy and hot honey on a buttermilk biscuit.
- Fried Cajun Chicken On-A-Stick — FryDay Concessions: Cajun-seasoned fried chicken thighs.
- Korean BBQ Beef Skewer — 1907: bulgogi-style beef with Hatch green chile aioli.
- Suya Lamb Kebab & Plantain Bowl — Afrikan Delights: West African spiced lamb and plantain-based bowls (vegan option available).
- Good Belly Burger — Good Burger: burger topped with pork belly, cheddar and fried onions.
- Mac N Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf — Eli’s Soul Food.
- Tex‑Mex Burger — Granny’s Cheesecake: topped with Tex‑Mex slaw, corn, black beans and lime-cilantro dressing.
- Loaded Sausage Waffle On-A-Stick — Waffle Chix: sausage baked into a Belgian waffle with sausage gravy, bacon and cheese.
New sweets and dessert twists
Cheesecake gets several reinventions, but the fair program also introduces deep-fried eggrolls of cookie dough, cocktails of cotton candy and fruit, and dessert corndogs with cereal coatings. Vendors are leaning into shareable, photo-ready treats.
Standout items include Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bites On‑A‑Stick (cookie butter, Biscoff crumbs and white chocolate) and a Cheesecake Taco made with a chocolate-dipped shell and fresh strawberries.
Full list: new desserts and sweets
- Fried OREO Cheesecake Bites On‑A‑Stick — Wade Shows Funnel Cake.
- The Original Cinn — Wondervan Pops: brown sugar-cinnamon ice cream coated in chocolate and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Deep‑Fried Hawaiian Rolls — The Bacon Habit: fried rolls tossed in cinnamon sugar, finished with cream cheese frosting.
- Poundcake Corndog — All American: deep‑fried pound cake on a stick with sauces.
- Sweet Puff on a Stick — Bofloto/Afrikan Delights: beignets with multiple sauce options.
- The Dirty Cookie Dog & Cookie Crepes — Brown’s Strawberry Crepes: cookie- and crepe-based creations.
- Chunky Monkey Pie & Mother Rocky Road Pie — Cutie Pies Concessions.
- Churro Korean Corndog — Korean Corndog: mozzarella corndog rolled in Cinnamon Toast Crunch and sugar.
- Strawberry Lemonade Cobbler in a Cone — Cobbler in a Cone: warm cobbler topped with lemonade ice cream.
- Cookie Dough Eggroll — Cookie Dough Monsters: deep-fried cookie dough wrapped like an eggroll.
- Tropical Punch and Blue Raspberry Pineapple Fruit — Dairy Bar: fresh pineapple slices soaked in flavored syrup.
Drinks: fruit-forward and curious combos
Beverages at the fair this year highlight fruity flavors and novelty pairings expected to spark conversation. One vendor is combining a pickle profile with Dr Pepper; another pairs lemonade with hot-honey elements and crispy chicken garnish.
Several stands are also offering dessert-inspired drinks, such as a mango-and-coconut refresher modeled on the Thai classic mango sticky rice, and a strawberry-forward horchata with a cream-lined rim.
Full list: notable new drinks
- Pickle Dr Pepper — The Bacon Habit: Dr Pepper with pickle flavoring.
- Hot Honey Chicken Lemonade — Deep‑Fried Mashed Potatoes: lemonade sweetened with hot honey and topped with popping juice pearls and mini hot‑honey chicken nuggets.
- Mango Sticky Rice Refresher — Chan’s Eatery: coconut milk and mango, rimmed with mango sugar and garnished with dried and fresh mango.
- Strawberry Crunch Horchata — Agua Fresca: strawberry-infused horchata with a strawberry‑cream rim and crunch topping.
- NEON Dreamsicle Energy — A Latte Love: orange‑cream and strawberry flavors with green coffee extract, L‑theanine and B12.
- Tropical Hibiscus — Bofloto/Afrikan Delights: hibiscus-based drink served in a hollowed pineapple.
- Lem-A-Lani — Brown’s Concessions: lemonade with Alani Nu Cherry Slush flavor and NERDS gummy clusters.
- Brown Butter Buzz — Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck: brown butter cold brew with maple cold foam.
- Frosted Lemonade — FryDay Ice Cream Cone: lemonade blended with vanilla soft serve.
When and how to plan
The 2026 Oklahoma State Fair takes place Sept. 17–27 at the OKC Fairgrounds. The event runs 11 days and features rides, competitions, concerts and the expanded food program.
Once the fair opens, attendees can use the fair’s online food‑finder tool to locate specific vendors and menu items. Ticketing information and the full schedule are posted on the Oklahoma State Fair website.
If you’re budgeting time at the midway, arrive early for popular new items on weekends; midday lines and sold‑out signature items are common at large state fairs.
