The Minnesota State Fair starts August 22nd and runs through September 2nd. The event attracts 2 million people who come for the agricultural exhibits, animals, music, entertainment, attractions, rides, and, of course, tons of delicious food!
Fair food is a huge business, with top vendors making big money during the 12 days of the event. Below, you’ll find a list of the vendors that make the most cash.
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When it comes to food, there are over 500 different things to eat at the Minnesota State Fair, including dozens of items on a stick. Each year, new foods and drinks are added to the menu.
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Everything on a Stick: A must-try for every Minnesotan is the classic Pronto Pup, but you can also find unique options like steak dinner on a stick and even spaghetti and meatballs on a stick.
2024’s New Foods: Vendors are always on the lookout for the next big hit, so you’ll find plenty of new items each year. This year, keep an eye out for the Deep Fried Ranch Dressing, Afro Poppers, and Dill Pickle Tots. Check out all the new foods at the bottom of this story.
There are also 63 new adult beverages to enjoy.
The Highest-Earning Food Vendors Now at the Minnesota State Fair
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Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar (3 locations) is the top vendor at the Minnesota State Fair each year. The fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies come in buckets and are delicious.
Related: Sweet Martha’s didn’t want to sell cookies at the fair.
Sweet Martha reported $4.5 million in sales during the 2022 fair, more than double what the next highest-earning vendor made.
Other top vendors from the Minnesota State Fair:
Pronto Pups (8 locations) $1.9-million
Mouthtrap Cheese Curds $1.4-million
Fresh French Fries (2 locations) $1.3-million
The American Dairy Association of the Midwest and Corn Roast also makes more than $1 million at the fair.
