New funky food combos to try at the Florida State Fair 2025

TAMPA, Fla. — What’s better than a freshly fried funnel cake? A freshly fried funnel cake topped with creamy, homemade sausage gravy for a comforting combo you can only expect at the Florida State Fair.

The Southern Comfort funnel cake is just one of the 27 new funky foods being offered throughout the midway this year.

In addition to serving up the classics like corn dogs and deep-fried Oreos, the food vendors and the Florida State Fair never fail to level up their menus with inventive new dishes. 

If you’re daring enough to try them, the Florida State Fair created a convenient map of where to find all the new foods. Here’s what to look forward to:

Have you ever thought about taking your favorite Italian dish on the go? You can keep the fun going with the portable presentation of rigatoni noodles, homemade marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese and a dash of parmesan and parsley.

Get it at All American Concessions.

This sweet and savory combo features pulled pork and crispy bacon wrapped in a fresh waffle and drizzled with maple butter sauce.

Grab one at Low-N-Slow Catering.

Can’t choose between a hot dog or a hamburger? Now you don’t have to. This stack of baked beans, smoky gouda, sliced hot dog and a 1/3-pound Angus beef patty on a freshly-made bun will transport you right to the fireside.

Find it at DeAnna’s Donut Burger.

A classic southern staple with state-fair flair, this dish takes hand-battered chicken and replaces the waffle with a funnel cake.

Get it at Ryals Sweet Shop.

A crispy corn dog topped with chili and sprinkled with cheese, this dish is as simple and delicious as it sounds.

Find it at Levy Restaurants.

Imagine the creamy goodness of classic mac & cheese topped with the fresh flavors of Mexican food.

The macaroni is sprinkled with street corn, peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños ranch, Tajín, parmesan and cilantro plus your choice of chicken, chorizo or carnitas.

Try it at the aptly named Holy Macaroni.

What’s a dad bod without a belly? Pork belly, in this case. 

Enjoy a stack of brisket burger patty, smoked pork belly and barbeque pulled pork topped with cheese and pork belly jam between a toasted brioche bun.

Grab one at Our Noire Kitchen.

Classic mac & cheese with the tangy crunch of fried pickles — and topped with a drizzle of ranch for good measure.

Find it at Chester’s Gators & Taters.

From sweet to salty to savory to spicy, this dish brings all the flavor to the table. Enjoy hot honey grilled chicken and crispy bacon inside a melty Swiss cheese sandwich.

Get one at Sunshine Concessions.

This bucket of fries layered switch cream cheese, jalapeños and bacon will have you feeling the heat.

Find it at Lemonade and More.

We’re taking the term “loaded baked potato” to the next level. The corn, creamy sauce, crumbled cheese and fresh herbs and spices will complement each bite of this spud.

Get one at Spudtastic Potato.

Why settle for a plain, old hamburger bun when you can eat a beef patty, grilled onions, sour cream and chives between two potato and cheese pierogis?

Try it at Macken’s Sliders.

Find out why Korean corn dogs have taken the food world by storm. This dish puts a gooey mozzarella cheese stick in place of a hot dog, wraps it with potato cubes, coats it in Panko and deep fries it.

Get it at GoldenKdog.

Sometimes, your corn cob just needs a little extra crunch. Get it in the form of crushed pretzel, stuck to the corn with mayonnaise, garlic powder and paprika.

Find it at Miller & Co. Concessions.

Warning: This dish is as rich as they come. The buttery baked potato base is stuffed with shrimp, sweet crab, spicy andouille sausage and sweet corn nuggets, all covered with a ladle of garlic butter sauce.

Grab one at DeAnna’s Potato.

All the fun of soul food in a convenient, crispy egg roll wrap. The filling includes grilled grilled, mac and cheese and collard greens.

Try it at Eggroll Love.

This homemade sausage gravy-topped funnel cake with transport you right to the South.

Get it at The Best Around.

It’s grilled cheese with a tangy twist. This dish combines ranch and diced dill pickles with mozzarella, Monterey Jack and cheddar for a buttery, grilled sandwich that can’t be beat. Plus, there are plenty of ways to customize it.

Find it at Captain Max.

Sweet and simple flavors that speak for themselves. This giant, glazed Amish doughnut is filled with homemade Bavarian cream and dunked in rich chocolate.

Grab one at Peachey’s Baking Co.

Enjoy all the flavors of a state-fair favorite in the form of a cold, refreshing drink.

Get it at Tiki Tea.

It doesn’t get more indulgent than this: New York-style cheesecake dipped in chocolate, coated with bacon and drizzled with caramel.

Find it at Funky Flamingo.

This tangy, candy-flavored slush is served up with smooth vanilla soft serve.

Try it at Apple Fries.

A twist on a classic treat, this bun is filled with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a buttery salted caramel sauce.

Grab one at Cinnamon Saloon.

It’s a sweet and salty treat you can take on the go. Enjoy crisp bacon on a stick coated with chocolate and drizzled with marshmallow cream. It’s dusted with graham cracker crumbs for the finishing campfire touch.

Find it at Bacon Stand.

A fan-favorite dessert with a fruity flair, this fresh-baked cinnamon roll is topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Get it at Grandma Brown’s Cinnamon Rolls.

This tangy treat does not skimp on the details. The hand-cut donut is frosted with lemon buttercream, rolled in strawberry lemonade crunch and topped with a lemon gummy candy and freeze-dried strawberry. It’s even served with a lemonade-filled pipette for an extra squeeze of flavor.

Try it at Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts.

Strawberry shortcake crunchies take this cool, creamy vanilla ice cream cone to the next level.

Grab one at Polar Bear Concessions.