Three Finalists Battle for Iowa State Fair Crown | Des Moines News

The Iowa State Fair’s 2026 “Best New Food” contest is down to three wild finalists: All-American Scrambled Egg Roll, Porky Parm Gnocchi, and Ultimate Minneapple Pie. After judges tasted all 11 entries, the public gets to decide the winner via vote from August 13–19 — with the big reveal on August 21. Last year’s bacon chicken ranch eggroll reigns as champ, so this year’s lineup promises bold, flavor-packed innovation. Fairgoers, your taste buds are about to be tested. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d0112aacf705ffe