New WI State Fair Food Includes Apples Coated In Bugs, Elk Cheesesteak

MILWAUKEE, WI — Among the more than 80 new foods set to debut at Wisconsin State Fair in 2022, you'll be able to find things like a brat topped with gummy bears, an apple covered in chocolate and bugs, and pickle-infused beef jerky.

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 4-14 this year. The annual event offers entertainment stages, rides, thousands of animals, and of course, many unique foods.

Beyond the brand new food items, organizers said there will be more than 1000 food and beverage options for 2022. "There is something for everyone," the fair said in a news release.

The list of foods likely to attract the more adventurous is extensive. This year you'll be able to find a cheesesteak that makes use of elk instead of beef, a hot dog with a donut as a bun, a footlong cheese curd on a stick, fries topped with clam chowder and more, according to the fair's website.

As for sweet treats, there will be a brandy old fashioned s'more on a stick, apple fries, a cinnamon toast crunch latte, cookie pie slices and more. For a more robust meal, there'll be currywurst plates, a jalapeno popper bratwurst, surf and turf sliders and more.

To help people find whichever food they want, Wisconsin State Fair created the "Food Finder" tool for its website. The food finder compiles every vendor and food item, and can be used on-the-go, fair organizers said in a news release. The food finder is available at WiStateFair.com.

You can see the full list of new food items on the Wisconsin State Fair website.