Craving your favorite fair foods but just can’t wait until summer? These local restaurants and bars bring your favorite carnival treats to the table all year long – even in the middle of February!
And speaking of summer: save the date for this year’s Rock County 4-H Fair on July 22-27, 2025!
Funnel Cake Fries | Sammy’s Hill Top
As the only dessert on the menu, Sammy’s Hill Top has perfected this fair food classic. The deep fried funnel cake fries are piping hot, tossed in a cinnamon sugar blend, then drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade | Luke’s Deli
With the best balance of tart and sweet, these 32-ounce beverages from Luke’s Deli are made-to-order with freshly squeezed lemons.
Loaded Baked Potatoes | Lucky’s Saloon
Lucky’s Saloon has an entire section of their menu dedicated just to loaded baked potatoes. We tried the Cheddar Bacon: piled high with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh green onions.
Other options include Bacon Ranch, Loaded Chili, Garlic Parmesan, or The Classic!
Cotton Candy, Roasted Nuts + Ice Cream Sundaes | Sugar Exchange
This downtown candy store is your one-stop-shop for TONS of summertime sweets. Here’s our must-try list:
– Caramel apple, bubble gum, or sour rainbow cotton candy
– The Sugar Rush Sundae (pictured): cotton candy & bubble gum ice cream, marshmallow fluff, rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry on top
– Warm, sugar-dusted roasted nuts like cashews, pecans, and almonds
– Crazy flavored candies like a dill pickle or corn on the cob lollipop
Cream Puffs | 808Cheesecake
One of the most popular foods at the Wisconsin State Fair is the iconic cream puff. 808Cheesecake makes bite size and large cream puffs stuffed with their Hawaiian Chantilly Cream and drizzled with homemade chocolate ganache.
Fried Cheese Curds | Sandwich Bar
While there’s no shortage of spots for fried cheese curds in Janesville, Sandwich Bar just added their version of this ooey gooey appetizer to their menu. The kitchen starts with Decatur Dairy cheddar curds from Brodhead, handbreaded and deep fried to golden goodness – served with a side of miso ranch dipping sauce.
