In celebration of the 2024 State Fair of Texas® theme, “24 Days of Fun”, we invite you to embark on a tasty 24-day adventure through the fairgrounds. Get ready to feast with concessionaires that will warm your taste buds with a Texas-sized hug! Whether you’re gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan, the State Fair of Texas has an array of delicious options waiting for you. From savory delights to sweet bites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Gluten-Free Treats
- Pound Cake Experts: Are you craving something sweeter than Big Tex? Find your next sweet treat in the Tower Building with a slice of pound cake in three delicious gluten-free flavors: GF Butter, GF Chocolate, and GF Birthday Confetti.
- Cavalcade Bacon Nation: Join fellow fairgoers in our new State Fair seating area while you watch your favorite team play on the big screen. Enjoy new gluten-free food items like the Candied Pork Belly Bacon Bites.
- Stay Cheesy: Whether you’re a classic ‘OG Grilled Cheese’ person or adventurous enough to try the new ‘Cheeseception’, make your way to the Tower Building to satisfy all your grilled cheese cravings on gluten-free bread.
- Once Upon a Cone: Cool off after a day of riding all the Midway rides by visiting this vendor for delicious soft serve ice cream served in a gluten-free cone
Vegan Wonders
- The Pineapple Man: Start your day at the fair with a Tropical Two-Step Punch in Cotton Bowl® Plaza, where refreshing fruits like citrus, passionfruit, and mango come together for a real thirst quencher.
- Doc’s Street Grill: One of the highlights of the State Fair of Texas is the variety of international cuisines available. Grab some veggie fried rice or Jamaican veggie patty empanadas while strolling down MLK boulevard.
- The Spicy Hut: Join the fried food frenzy on Grand Avenue and indulge in the Fried Moon Pie. You can’t visit the Fair without trying something deep-fried!
- Kona Ice: When the Texas sun is shining, you’ll want something cool and refreshing! Take a seat in the shade on First Avenue while treating yourself to a Fair favorite from Kona Ice.
Vegetarian Favorites
- Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs: A classic Fair icon welcomes all vegetarian fairgoers! Whether you prefer mustard, ketchup, or both, grab yourself a Veggie Corny Dog and pose for a picture with Big Tex!
- Milton’s Amish Doughnuts: For a breakfast snack, enjoy a cup of State Fair brewed coffee paired with a Donut Sammie from Milton’s on Grand Avenue. There’s always an exception to indulge in a sweet treat for breakfast at the State Fair of Texas!
- Trio on the Green: After working up an appetite from watching the Majesty of the Horse show in the Coliseum, take a seat on the green and enjoy a delicious treat! If you’re in the mood for some vegan Nashville Cauliflower Bites or the Strawberry Pop-Tarts® Beignetffle (a Big Tex Choice Awards Finalist to boot!), just know the Trio has you covered.
- Stiffler’s Sweet Spot: Before your time at the Fair comes to an end, be sure to grab a Fair favorite at the sweetest spot on the Funway. Enjoy a rich and decadent order of Fried Double Stuffed Oreos, generously dusted with powdered sugar, while watching the fireworks light up the sky.
We want all fairgoers to enjoy one of the greatest parts of the Fair, the food! While the list above is just a fraction of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options offered at the Most Texan Place on Earth, you can email info@bigtex.com or visit the closest hospitality center if you have questions on any specific foods across the fairgrounds that are catching your eye.
Before purchasing the delectable dish of your choosing, please ensure you ask the concessionaire prior to food preparation that your purchase is up to your dietary restriction standards. The State Fair of Texas themed “24 Days of Fun” runs September 27 through October 20. Visit BigTex.com for more information.