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Which Minnesota State Fair foods are best? Cast your votes to help decide

Deep fried or dairy? Corn dog or Pronto Pup? Time to determine which fair foods are Minnesota's favorites.
Credit: Minnesota State Fair
Corn Roast at the Minnesota State Fair

ST PAUL, Minn. — From salty snacks to sweets on a stick, the Minnesota State Fair has it all. But which food can consider itself the best of the fair?

That's where the 2023 Great Minnesota Food Championship Bracket comes in.

Leading up to and during the Minnesota State Fair, we want you to vote on your favorite fair foods in our March Madness-style bracket. 

Every morning, head to the KARE 11 Instagram account and check out our story for the latest poll. Vote for your favorite, and then tune in to KARE 11 Sunrise the next morning to find out who won!

The bracket begins on Tuesday, Aug. 15 and continues throughout the fair. The ultimate state fair food winner will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 31. 

Credit: KARE 11
Sweet 16 Great Minnesota Food Championship Bracket 2023

Foods going head-to-head in this year's bracket are:

  • Food on a stick
  • Deep fried delicacies
  • Dairy treats
  • Other sweets
  • Fair food classics
  • New foods for 2023
  • Savory bites
  • Plant-based items

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Watch the latest coverage of the 2023 Great Minnesota Get-Together from KARE 11 in our YouTube playlist:

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