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.
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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