EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the west.
This year, winners were chosen for the 6th annual Best Fair Food Awards from three categories: The “Best New Entree”, “Best New Sweet Item” and the grand champion “Fairest of them All” award. Local media representatives tasted each entry and judged it based on appearance and taste.
This year’s Best New Entree was won by La Casita with their brand-new creation Carne Asada Bacon Nachos. One again, Sweet Temptations, took home the top prize in the Fairest of them All category with their Toffee Tumbler. Also for the second year in a row, Creamy Creations took first place in the Best New Sweet category with a new concoction, Manna Banana Coconut Cone. The other fair foods who competed are listed here:
Fairest of them All (Best of the Best) Finalists
Toffee Tumbler from Sweet Temptations – WINNER Yankee Fried Cheesecake from Yankee Kan Kook Rib Sandwich from Billman’s Prime PB Exlposion on a Stick from Creamy Creations Bacon Crazy Cup from Mexican Crazy Corn Rib Eye Sandwhich from Billman’s The Lover’s Quarrel from The Bread Barn
Best New Entree Finalists
Carne Asada Bacon Nachos from La Casita- WINNER Chipotle Crazy Corn from Mexican Crazy Corn Cowboy Burger from Billman’s Bacon a Stick from Bacon a Stick Cheese on a stick from Levandowski
Best New Sweet Item Finalists
Waffle Wonder from Sweet Temptations Carmel Funnel Cake from Snappy’s Raspberry Delight from MD Dinkey Dounts Manna Banana Coconut Cone from Creamy Temptations Fresh Fruit Bowl from La Casita
Each winner received a banner to hang in their booth declaring them 2017 champions, and the Grand Champion “Fairest of them All” winner has the honor of displaying the traveling “Golden Corndog” trophy for the week. All entries must come from the current menu so the public will have a chance to taste the goodness as well.
Bigger is Better at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Friday, September 1, through Saturday, September 9. Complete schedules and 2017 Fair information can be found at www.funatthefair.com.
