By now, fair foodies have heard all about the 36 official new foods coming to the Minnesota State Fair for 2026. But did you know there are even more "unofficial" new foods that vendors create with equal creative aplomb? So, based on what little information we found, here are 10 new fair foods we are the most curious to try on opening day, Aug. 27. Shanghai LumpiaLumpia CityAnother great debut in 2025, Lumpia City is back with two new flavors — one is the "official" Longanisa Cheese Curd Lumpia, and the other is the "unofficial" Shanghai Lumpia. Brisket Cheese Curd TacoRichie's Cheese Curd TacosFrom the vendor that brought cheese curd tacos to the State Fair, we're glad to see another new menu item (though sad that 2025's Pizza Cheese Curd Taco appears to be off the menu).