16 Gluten Free Foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair (with pictures)

Written by: Tess Helbig

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The 2024 Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner starting August 22nd until September 2nd. Navigating where to find gluten-free fair foods can be a roller coaster all on its own. Wander around the fair in worry no more! The Great Minnesota Get-Together has plenty of delicious, gluten-free goodies to choose from and we’ve made a list of go-to safe snacks so you can enjoy the fair! 


Get prepped for the fair with a look at what each booth looks like and where to find each vendor. From sweet to savory, or on-a-stick to in a dish, here’s your guide to gluten-free bliss at the fair—no gluten, no problem, just fun! 🥳

16 Gluten Free Foods to Try at the State Fair

Auntie M's Gluten Free

No need to miss out on all the fried state fair classics... Auntie M's has got you covered! With cheese curds, corn dogs and funnel cakes with your choice of toppings, enjoy all that state fair has to offer in in way that fits your diet!

 

MENU OPTIONS

  • Cheese Curds
  • Corn Dogs
  • Funnel Cakes
    • Choose from powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate sauce
Auntie M

📍 LOCATION: 

South side of Jusdon Ave. between Nelson and Underwood streets, just West of Adventure Park

Jammy Sammies by BRIM

With both new and returning menu items, Jammy Sammies by BRIM is back at the Minnesota State Fair! With their sandwiches made gluten-free always, they also have fun organic lemonades, local Big Watt coffee and cold brew drinks that won't disappoint!

 

MENU OPTIONS

  • Grilled Sota Sandwich:
    • Nut butter and Minnesota blueberry marmalade on gluten-free cinnamon bread
  • Sundae Sammie:
    • Strawberry jam, vanilla cream, strawberries, vanilla whip, toasted peanuts, topped with sprinkles on gluten-free cinnamon bread
Jammy Sammies from BRIM at the Minnesota state fair

📍 LOCATION: 

At the North End, northwest section, across from the North End Event Center

French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

Celebrating their 30th award-winning year at the Minnesota State Fair, French Meadow Bakery & Cafe has tons of gluten-free options from sweet to savory! Make sure to try some of their speciality lattes too like the Brown Sugar Pistachio Latte (also gluten-free)!


MENU OPTIONS

  • Iced Toasted Almond and Date Scone
  • Sconuts
    • Made from a buttermilk scone dough, filled with marshmallow and hazelnut, dusted with powdered sugar
  • Shroomy Calamari
    • Fried oyster mushrooms paired with a chipotle sauce
  • Earth Wings
    • Cauliflower wings in a sesame BBQ sauce
  • Speciality grilled sandwiches (ask for the gluten-free multigrain honey seeded bread)
French Meadow Bakery at the Minnesota state fair

📍 LOCATION: 

North side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood streets

Chicago Dogs

Don't settle for a hot dog with no bun! Chicago Dogs in The Garden has gluten-free buns available so you can enjoy a hot dog, loaded up with all of your favorite fixins just like everyone else, from pickles to sauerkraut! 


MENU OPTIONS

  • 1/6 lb hot dog on a gluten-free bun 
Chiacgo Dogs at the Minnesota state fair

📍 LOCATION: 

In The Garden, East wall

Nikkolette's Macarons

For a 2-bite sweet treat be sure to try Nikkolette's Macarons. From fruity flavors to rich chocolate ones, the local Minneapolis bakery has tons of options to choose from, making for a quick yet delicious state fair snack! 


MENU OPTIONS

  • French macaron's made with 100% gluten free ingredients
Nikkolette

📍 LOCATION: 

West End Market, West center aisle

Smokin' Joe's Smokehouse

Looking for a savory snack? Check out Smokin' Joe's Smokehouse. They've got tons of different flavored meat sticks, plus turkey and beef jerky that are made gluten-free and ready to eat!


MENU OPTIONS

  • Beef jerky
  • Turkey jerky 
  • Flavored meat sticks
Smokin

📍 LOCATION: 

East side of Cooper St. between Lee & Randall avenues, at The North Woods

Midtown Global Market's Momodosa

For a global twist on fair foods try MomoDosa! The Minneapolis local restaurant will be featured at the Midtown Global Market booth from August 24-29th only!


MENU OPTIONS

  • Veggie Pakora:
    • Served with a mint and cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney
MomoDosa at the Minnesota state fair

📍 LOCATION: 

In the Taste of the Midtown Global Market booth at the International Bazaar, East wall

From savory to sweet, the Minnesota State Fair doesn't have to be for just gluten-lovers, there's still so many options to choose from. ✨ While popcorn, cotton candy, lemonade, and corn are always a gluten-free option at the fair, don't miss any excitement with fun and fried fair foods! Always be sure to specify your dietary needs with each vendor but there is no doubt that these 16 options won't disappoint or upset your stomach 😌. Gluten-free doesn’t mean that the fair is fun-free!

16 Gluten Free Foods at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair ↑

Shop Fan Girl at the Minnesota State Fair

While we may not specialize in making anything gluten-free, we do specialize in creating understated and trendy game-day apparel! 👀 Find us at the Minnesota State from 9am to 9pm, every day of the fair! Try on styes and shop Fan Girl in person! Shop game-day apparel and get ready for this years upcoming seasons or just because its too cute! We can't wait to see you there! 😆

📍 LOCATION: 

In the Grandstand, lower level, northwest section

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