Redneck Nachos: Wild Food at Delaware State Fair 2025 and Mac Burritos

New Food Competition at Delaware State Fair 2025

The Delaware State Fair is known for its creative and unusual food offerings, and this year’s event promises to be no different. Organizers have introduced a new food competition that will run daily throughout the fair. This silent contest encourages vendors to showcase their most inventive and daring dishes, without revealing the winners. The goal is to inspire culinary creativity and push the boundaries of traditional fair food.

Some of the participating vendors and their unique menu items include:

• Grilled Stuffed BBQ Burrito: A hearty combination of brisket, mac and cheese, and BBQ sauce wrapped in a burrito.
• Reuben Pizza: A gourmet twist on the classic Reuben, featuring corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on a crispy pizza crust.
• Scrapple Stix: A local favorite, these fried scrapple sticks come with a side of maple syrup.
• Loaded Fried Pickle Mac and Cheese: A bold fusion of fried pickles, mac and cheese, and ranch dressing.
• MeeMaw's Banana Pudding: A sweet treat featuring banana ice cream, butter crunch cookies, and a banana pudding swirl.
• When Life Gives You Lemons Pretzel: A unique pretzel coated in lemon sugar and poppy seeds.
• Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcakes: A summer delicacy, deep-fried and served on a stick.

Other notable entries include Affogato, a creamy vanilla ice cream topped with a double shot of espresso, and Boba Cereals, which combines cereal with boba pearls.

Seven Wild Foods to Try at the Delaware State Fair 2025

While some of the most exciting dishes are part of the food competition, others are available outside of it. These seven foods are sure to grab attention:

• Pizza and Ravioli on a Stick: Spaghetti Eddies offers the Super Stick, a pizza on a stick, along with ravioli on a stick and pickled pizza.
• Redneck Nachos: A hearty dish from Low-N-Slow Catering, featuring pulled pork, cheddar cheese sauce, mac and cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream.
• Fried Oreos and Fried Twinkies: A classic fair tradition, LR Foods brings back these sugary treats.
• Doughnut Cheeseburger: A unique blend of sweet and savory, where a doughnut serves as the bun for a cheeseburger.
• Delaware Classic Scrapple Stix: A local favorite, these fried scrapple sticks come with a side of maple syrup.
• Chick-N-Que: Known for its family recipe of chopped chicken BBQ, this vendor promises to deliver an unforgettable flavor experience.
• G3 Concessions: Offers fudgy sweet crepes and roasted nuts for a sweet and savory treat.

New Vendors Joining the Delaware State Fair 2025

This year’s fair also features several new vendors, adding even more variety to the already impressive lineup. Some of the newcomers include:

• Jinxins Watermelon: A refreshing option for those looking for something light and juicy.
• Uncle Bernies Steak Shack: Known for its cheesesteaks and mozzarella sticks, this local favorite is making its debut at the fair.
• Travelin Tom's Coffee & Tea: Offers customizable coffee and tea drinks made fresh on-site.
• Claymont Steak Shop: Brings one of the best cheesesteaks in the state to the fair.
• Portia's Donuts & Boba: Combines sweet treats with boba drinks for a unique experience.
• By Faith Coffee Co: Specializes in specialty espresso drinks, coffee, and homemade pastries.
• Chick-N-Que: A family-owned business with a rich history of serving delicious BBQ.
• G3 Concessions: Serves up sweet crepes and roasted nuts for a satisfying snack.

Event Details and Admission

The Delaware State Fair will take place from July 17 to July 26, 2025, at Harrington. Admission costs vary depending on age and whether tickets are purchased online. Adults (ages 13 or older) can expect to pay $10 for gate admission, while youth (ages 6-12) will pay $5. Children under 5 enter for free. It’s important to note that concert tickets do not cover gate admission.

The fair also features promotional days, free concerts, and other entertainment options. For more information, visit delawarestatefair.com.