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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Indiana State Fair revealed dozens of new food options for 2024.

One new item is the All-American Mary, a classic bloody Mary with all of the cookout essentials: corn on the cob, a cheeseburger slider, fried mac & cheese, fried pickles, waffle fries a hotdog slider and a mini apple pie.

For those with a big sweet tooth, there's a cinnamon toast crunch funnel cake and a cookie butter elephant ear.

Or for a meaty route, you can try peanut butter and jelly chicken wings or the Godfather egg roll, which has spaghetti and mozzarella inside.

And, apparently, pickles are a big theme this year. There's pickle beer, a dill pickle lemon shake-up and dill pickle Dr. Pepper.

Below is a list of all 43 new items for this year's fair, including pictures of all the items:

All-American Mary

All-American Mary is a classic bloody Mary brimming with all your favorite backyard cookout essentials. It’s loaded with a mini corn on the cob, cheeseburger slider, fried mac and cheese, fried pickles, waffle fries, hotdog slider, and a mini apple pie.

Aloha Hot Honey Chicken Nachos

Aloha to Hot Honey Chicken Nachos. This tropical twist on loaded nachos features crispy tortilla chips, taco seasoned chicken, creamy queso, sweet pineapple chunks, a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey, and zesty mango salsa.

New Foods at 2024 Indiana State Fair — Aloha Hot Honey Chicken Nachos *(Photo courtesy of Indiana State Fair)*

Amish Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Pretzel bites slathered in Amish Peanut Butter Spread. They will consist of Amish Peanut butter spread and pretzel bites. The spread has a peanut butter marshmallow flavor.

BBQ Totchos

Tater tots, pulled pork, cheese sauce, jalapeños, sour cream and BBQ sauce.

Bison Smashburger Taco

Classic Bison burger smashed and pressed into a flour tortilla served with all the Classic fixings. Drizzled with Signature Smash Burger Sauce.

Blue Ribbon Blueberry Milkshake

This first-place worthy, refreshing blueberry shake boasts just the right amount of berry flavor and makes for a beautiful photo opportunity.

Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Elephant Ear

For 10 years the Bakerman has offered fair goers the original Stuffed Elephant Ear available with Apple, Cherry, or Peach filling. This year it's on another level with a Blueberry Cheesecake stuffed Elephant Ear.

Boba Lemonade Shake-Up

Fresh squeezed lemonade shakeups with various flavors of Boba for a burst of extra flavor of your choice.

Bratzilla

This monstrous sandwich features a locally sourced 1/3 pound bratwurst from Dewig Meats on a pretzel bun, smothered in creamy hatch queso, topped with BBQ pulled pork, crispy onions and jalapeños.

Chili Cheese Empanada

Indulge in the fiery flavors of our signature Chili Cheese Empanada at the State Fair! Bursting with a tantalizing blend of house-made 3-alarm chili and rich Wisconsin cheddar cheese, each empanada is expertly deep-fried to golden perfection. Topped with a colorful medley of pickled red onions, fresh scallions, and crunchy corn chips, every bite is a symphony of textures and tastes. Accompanied by a luscious creamy cheddar cheese sauce for dipping and a dollop of cooling sour cream, this savory sensation is a must-try for all food enthusiasts seeking a delicious and unforgettable fair experience.

Chili Cheese Frito Corn in a Cup 

The name says it all...this tasty cup includes corn, nacho cheese, chili, and Chili Cheese Fritos.

Chocolate Caramel Coffee Float: "The Triple C Float"

24 oz. serving of Iced Coffee with ice cream, chocolate and caramel syrups, topped with whipped cream, a cherry and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Funnel Cake

Famous funnel cake topped with Cinnamon and sugar followed by Cinnamon Toast Crunch then drizzled with vanilla icing.

Cookie Butter Elephant Ear

Treat yourself to the newest twist on a classic carnival favorite. This oversized pastry is perfectly fried, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, generously slathered with creamy cookie butter, and topped with crushed Biscoff cookies.

Deep Fried Golden Oreo

Just like the original Fried Oreo it is stuck with a toothpick to ensure it is completely coated in our sweet funnel cake mix and then fried to golden perfection.

Dill Pickle Dr. Pepper

Everyone's favorite Dr. Pepper with dill pickles spears followed by a splash of juice.

Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-Up

If you want a real shake-up there's a Dill Pickle Lemon Shake-up made with all fresh ingredients and a splash of pickle juice and pickle spear.

Fried Ice Cream Cone 

Vanilla ice cream rolled in corn flakes and flash fried. Topped with honey, chocolate, whipped cream. Served in a homemade waffle cone. 

Fried Sugar Biscuit n’ BBQ with Apple Butter Sauce

A deep-fried biscuit rolled in sugar, stuffed with Pulled Pork topped with an Apple Butter BBQ Sauce.

Gravy and Taters

A delicious, deep-fried tater topped with our savory sausage gravy and bacon.

Grilled Cheese Slammer

A grilled cheese sandwich filled with BBQ pork, mac ‘n cheese, and fried pickles, served on Texas toast with a side order a tater tots.

Happy Jack Sandwich

Loaded with shredded jackfruit blended with bourbon maple sauce and southern black leaf spices loaded on Pretzel Bun with Coleslaw.

Hoosier Cowboy Sandwich

Expertly grilled ribeye steak sandwich tucked between two slices of pepper jack cheese and sandwiched with grilled sourdough bread, combining the best of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association’s Cattlemen’s Club Ribeye Stand with the American Dairy Association Indiana’s world famous Dairy Bar to bring two of the Indiana State Fair’s food staples together in one incredible sandwich.

Spicy Pickle Pizza

Homemade pizza dough with a jalapeño ranch sauce. Top with mozzarella and pickle chips then sprinkled with a Cajun dust over top and bake. When it comes out the crust is buttered and more Cajun dust is added and drizzle spicy ranch on top.

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pull Grilled Cheese 

The perfect mix of Mozzarella Cheese, sandwich style pepperoni and hot honey between two slices of sweet Hawaiian bread, topped with a sprinkling of Italian seasoning. Served with marinara sauce upon request.

Indiana Pork Riblets

The Indiana Pork Riblets are served as bite size portions of deliciously seasoned pork. Enjoy the riblets with a trio of sauces, Hot Honey, Nelson’s Red Sauce and Citrus Explosion.

Jerk Chicken Nachos

Crispy Chips topped with Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Flavorful Jerk Sauce, Sweet Peppers, and Melted Cheese.

Melty Mess Grilled Cheese 

Are you a lover of the perfect cheese combination? With slices of Havarti, Cheddar and Muenster cheeses on buttery sourdough bread, the Melty Mess is for you.

Peach Shake Up 

A bright and juicy refresher perfect for all types of summer 'fuzz' at the fair.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings tossed in a creamy peanut butter sauce and topped with a sweet jelly drizzle. Perfect for adventurous eaters and wing enthusiasts alike, PB&J Chicken Wings are a must-try treat!

Shark Attack

Fresh Squeezed Fruit Punch Lemon Twister Infested With Albanese Gummy Sharks.

Strawberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake 

A traditional funnel cake with powdered sugar, cream cheese icing, strawberries, graham cracker crumble and whipped topping” cooked fresh to order.

Strawberry Shortcake

Fresh Bakery Made Bundt Cake Topped With Sliced Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Albanese Gummy Butterflies.

Sun King's State Fair Pickle Beer

Get ready to take a ride through the Midway as you explore the tangy world of Sun King's State Fair Pickle Beer. This Golden Ale balances the pickled punch of cucumber and dill to the base beer’s crisp character, providing an unparalleled sensory experience. The magical combination of brine and brew can be yours at the 2024 Indiana State Fair, and at various Sun King locations.

Sweet & Spicy Swine Pizza

Started handmade crust, Mozzarella cheese base, topped with Pulled Pork, Jalapeños, Grippo’s BBQ Chips and finished with a generous drizzle of Sweet D’s BBQ Sauce.

Sweet Chili Suga Daddy Sub

Savory and mouthwatering Sweet Chili turkey meatballs, nestled and hugged in a donut. The flavors of the sweet, not too spicy chili meatball combined with the sweet donut.

Sweet Tea Slushy

Freshly brewed sweet tea turned into a cold refreshing slushy.

Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings served with Kool-Aid Infused Pickles

Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings marinated with Tang and our signature Tang BBQ rub. Smoked and then brushed with Tang infused BBQ sauce. Served with Various Kool Aid infused pickle flavors.

The Everything Fry

Curly fries topped with cheese, bacon bits, ranch, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce.

The Godfather Egg Roll

A 6" specialty egg roll stuffed with homemade spaghetti with meat sauce (ground beef) & mozzarella cheese, brushed with a parmesan garlic butter.

The Korean Corn Dog

It is a Hot dog sliced along with fresh mozzarella cheese chunks put on a stick. It is then dipped in a thick donut batter, rolled in panko and French fry chunks. It is then put into the fryer for three-minute to cook. After it comes out it is topped with ketchup, mustard, sweet chili Thai sauce and Sriracha.