TikTok Takes the Fair: Viral Foods Headline Minnesota’s 2025 Menu

From TikTok to the Twin Cities, viral food trends are taking center stage at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. This year’s lineup of 33 new dishes includes internet sensations like croffles, smash burger tacos, and Dubai chocolate-drenched strawberry cups—all dreamed up by vendors inspired by the scroll-stopping world of social media. As fairgoers seek out the most photo-worthy bites, creators are tapping into global food crazes and local nostalgia to land coveted spots at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Whether it’s a cotton candy-topped croissant waffle or a taco-style burger grilled to crispy perfection, these dishes prove the future of fair food is trending—literally.