DES MOINES (readMedia)– “Happiness Is” new Fair foods and treats set to make their debut at the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The fresh menu offerings join the list of nearly 200 food choices available throughout the Fairgrounds.

Ten additional new foods will join the eight previously announced items that were part of the Fair’s new food contest. Those eight foods, all served on-a-stick, include: Shrimp Corndog, Strawberry Smoothie, Bacon Wrapped Riblet, Sweet Corn Corndog, Deep Fried Brownie, Coconut Mountain, Rib Shack Cowboy and Soft Salted Chocolate-Dipped Almond Pretzel.

Other new foods include:

Carmel Apple Funnel Cake at Westmorland Concessions

Strawberry Funnel Cake at Westmorland Concessions

Maple Bacon Funnel Cake at The Best Around Concessions

Jalapeno Cheese Corndog at Campbell’s Concessions

Fresh Tenderloin Sandwich at Chuckie’s Tenderloins

Bratwurst on a Pretzel Bun at Arnold’s Concessions

Cajun Flavored Cheese Curds at Brad and Harry’s Cheese Curds

Deep Fried Prairie Oysters at Cattleman’s Beef Quarters

Fresh Wood Oven Pizza at Parlo Pizza

Graham Champion Fair Square at the northwest corner of the Administration Building

Visit www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food for the complete list of new Fair foods, as well as a list of healthy and gluten-free options and vendor locations.

“Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair set August 8-18, 2013. Save money on advance admission tickets now through August 7 (while supplies last). For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.