Craving Fair Food? Minnesota and Iowa Ranked Among America’s Best

When it comes to state fair food, a new study says Minnesota and Iowa just outranked South Dakota.

Let's be honest, one of the biggest reasons millions of people flock to state fairs every year is the food!

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From deep-fried desserts to giant turkey legs and just about everything imaginable served on a stick, state fairs have become the ultimate destination for over-the-top comfort food.

According to Yelp reviewers, the Midwest is home to some of the very best fair food in America.

After analyzing customer reviews, Yelp released its list of the Top 10 State Fairs for Festival Foods, and Minnesota and Iowa both landed in the top three.

Yelp's Top 10 State Fairs for Festival Foods:

1. Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul, Minnesota
2. Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis, Wisconsin
3. Iowa State Fair – Des Moines, Iowa
4. New York State Fair – Syracuse, New York
5. Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – Indianapolis, Indiana
6. State Fair of Texas – Dallas, Texas
7. The Big E – West Springfield, Massachusetts
8. Florida State Fair – Tampa, Florida
9. Alaska State Fair – Palmer, Alaska
10. North Carolina State Fair – Raleigh, North Carolina

Minnesota's State Fair, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together, claimed the top spot thanks to its incredible variety of creative food vendors, famous cheese curds, Sweet Martha's Cookies, and countless unique treats introduced each year.

Iowa's State Fair also earned high praise for its legendary pork chops on a stick, deep-fried favorites, and classic Midwestern comfort food.

If you've ever wandered through either fairgrounds with powdered sugar on your shirt and a corn dog in one hand, you probably aren't surprised by these rankings.

The Midwest has long been known for taking fair food to another level, and this latest Yelp list proves it.

Whether you're craving cheese curds, fresh lemonade, giant turkey legs, or the newest fried creation, Minnesota and Iowa remain two of the best places in America to satisfy your fair food cravings.