Healthy Food Choices
Find healthy foods at the Fair
Not always on your mind when you come to the Fair, the Iowa State Fair does have a healthy dose of good for you foods. Find a list of healthier options at the Fair.
ACAI BOWLS
At Big Acai Bowl (West of Riley Stage)
BLT on a Stick
Bacon, lettuce and tomato on a stick with mayo dressing at The Salad Bowl (Agriculture Building)
CAPRESE SALAD ON-A-STICK
A mouthwatering skewer of cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinaigrette at The Salad Bowl (Agriculture Building)
CARAMEL APPLE SLICES
At Applishus (locations: Agriculture Building; east canopy of the Varied Industries Building; north side of Walnut Square; south side of walk on Triangle)
COLD MEAT HOAGIES
Hagar's Hoagies (south of Jacobson Lawn)
CORN-ON-THE-COB
Hotchkiss's Steak and Shake Ups (southwest of Livestock Pavilion and east of Varied Industries Building by Farm Bureau Park)
FRESH FRUIT, MELON AND BERRY CUPS AND SHISHKABOBS
At various locations: Beattie's Melon Patch (east of the Giant Slide); Stockman's Inn (southwest corner of the Cattle Barn); Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (west side of the Agriculture Building); Steer N Stein (Grand Concourse)
FRUIT ON-A-STICK
With a yogurt dipping sauce at The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building)
GRILLED CHICKEN
At Campbell’s Concessions (Elwell); Stockman’s Inn (outside southwest corner of Cattle Barn); Best Concessions (inside Jacobson Exhibition Center); Crazy Taters (west side of Riley Stage); JR's SouthPork Ranch (southwest of Livestock Pavilion); Steer N Stein (Grand Concourse); The Depot (west of Varied Industries Building)
GRILLED TURKEY SANDWICHES
At Turkey Time Concessions (south side of walk on Triangle); Iowa Turkey Federation (west side of Riley Stage)
GRILLED SHRIMP
At Shrimp Shack (west of Riley Stage)
MARGHERITA PIZZA
At Parlo Pizza's (on the hill by Grandfather's Barn)
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY ON A STICK
A tasty skewered version of this childhood favorite with grapes in between the sandwich pieces. The Salad Bowl located in the upper balcony of John Deere Agriculture Building.
PORK CHOPS ON-A-STICK
At the Iowa Pork Producers Association (main location: east end of Grand Avenue; satellite locations: east of the main stand and on Rock Island Avenue west of the Livestock Pavilion)
SALAD ON-A-STICK
At The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building) – an iceberg lettuce wedge with carrots and tomato served kabob-style, served with dressing.
SALADS
At various locations: Cattlemen's Beef Quarters (south side of Walnut Square); Campbell's (Elwell Family Food Center, 4-H Building, south of North Annex to Cattle Barn); The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building); Patinella's Gyros (north of the Varied Industries Building and southeast of the Administration Building); Steer NStein (east of the Grandstand); Fresh American Lamb (east side of Sheep Barn); JR's SouthPork Ranch (west of Livestock Pavilion)
SANDWICH WRAPS
At The Salad Bowl (west balcony of the Agriculture Building)
SHRIMP CORNDOG
Three fresh shrimp dipped in corndog batter, fried to golden perfection and topped with a sweet jalapeno glaze, at the Po Boy Stand (Rock Island Avenue)
VEGGIE CORN DOGS
At Veggie Table (north of the Varied Industries Building)