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Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026

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Specialty Sips for 2026

Pictured: Old Ranch Hand

Aldo's Burgers, Sabino's Pizza Pies, Rooted & Wild by Snack House and Swine & Spuds

Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum is saddling up to deliver six new beverages this year! Highlights include Old Ranch Hand, Dill Pickle Seltzer and Grapefruit West Coast IPA, along with three more unique...

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Pictured: Watermelon Mule

Andy's Grille

Fruit lovers prepare – Andy's Grille is debuting one new beverage and bringing back seven returning favorite specialty sips! Introducing the Watermelon Mule and returning fan favorites Chocolate...

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Pictured: Homer Black Pepper IPA

Ball Park Cafe

Ball Park Cafe is bringing four new specialty sips to its lineup this year! Swing by to try new beverages including Homer Black Pepper IPA and Rare Candy Pink Lemonade Sour, and eight returning...

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Pictured: Sun Chaser Float

Bandstand Concessions

Bandstand Concessions is unveiling two new drinks, the Sun Chaser Strawberry Lemonade Seltzer and the Sun Chaser Float! The lineup of concert-ready drinks includes one returning beverage, the Great...

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Pictured: Hugo Spritz

The Blue Barn

Head to The Blue Barn to discover four new sips! The drinks include Hugo Spritz, Espressotini, Pink Sour Burst and the Strawberry Guava Agua Fresca Cider.

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Pictured: Tropical Boba Burst Hazy

Cafe Caribe

Cafe Caribe is bringing five new drinks, including the Tropical Boba Burst Hazy – tropical mango and passion fruit flavors indulged with boba pearls. Enjoy two returning beverages you love,...

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Pictured: RoséMonade

Coasters

Enjoy the ride with four new specialty sips at Coasters. Ranging from an Ol' Fashioned Hard Seltzer Cocktail to a RoséMonade, there is something for everyone. Making its big return is the...

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Pictured: Watermelon Sea Salt Lager

Dino's Gyros

Stop by Dino’s Gyros, which is debuting three new specialty sips this year. Try two new lagers, Pink Lemonade Lager and Watermelon Sea Salt Lager, as well as the Hazy Blueberry Cider! Plus, the...

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Pictured: Grape Ape Wine Slushy

French Crêperie

French Crêperie is returning with five fair-exclusive wine slushies, back by popular demand!

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Pictured: Galaxy IPA

The Frontier

Explore The Frontier's two new sips: Galaxy IPA, with citrus and tropical fruit notes, and Cactus Desert Guava Rosé Cider! Back this year is the Huckleberry Haze IPA.

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Pictured: Lime in the Coconut

Giggles' Campfire Grill

Giggles' Campfire Grill presents six returning specialty sips, plus one new addition! Enjoy the refreshing new Lime in the Coconut, a cream ale with a coconut rim. Returning favorites include the...

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Pictured: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

The Hangar

The Hangar crafted up four new specialty sips, including Rosé Cider, Peach Perfect and more! Returning to the menu is the Bad Apple Honeycrisp Lager.

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Pictured: Quacker Jack Seltzer

The Hideaway Speakeasy

The Hideaway Speakeasy presents three new and three returning specialty sips. New drinks include Quacker Jack Seltzer, Pickle & Vine and Boozy Rose Lemonade. Returning favorites include Naughty...

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Pictured: Rhubarb Mead

LuLu's Public House

LuLu's Public House is debuting 10 new specialty sips. New beverages span from innovative such as Candyman Blue Raspberry and Sangria Sundae to a twist on originals such as the Piña Colada Cream Ale...

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Pictured: Hazy Pineapple Whip

Luther Auto Pit Stop

Cruise on over to Luther Auto Pit Stop for their specialty sips debut! Try out the new Hazy Pineapple Whip – made with pineapple puree and marshmallow flavoring in a hazy pale ale.

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Pictured: Pomelo Pils

Mancini's al Fresco

Mancini's al Fresco is pouring up one new drink and bringing back two specialty sips in 2026! Pomelo Pils is the new beverage for the year. Plus, sip on the refreshing returners: Blood Orange Bellini...

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Pictured: Rotating Craft Hard Seltzers

Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild

Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild is introducing a brand-new lineup of craft hard seltzers, made especially for the State Fair from 15 Minnesota breweries. Stop by to choose from two different options,...

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Pictured: Citrus Hibiscus Wine Slushie

Minnesota Wine Country

Minnesota Wine Country presents two brand-new wine slushies! Citrus Hibiscus Wine Slushie and Guava Passion Fruit Wine Slushie are the perfect refreshing beverages for a fair day.

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Pictured: Lingonberry Orange Cider

O'Gara's at the Fair

O'Gara's at the Fair is debuting four new beverages including Lemon Agua Fresca Lager, Miraculum Old Fashioned IPA and more. Plus, enjoy the returning Blood Orange Cream Ale and O'Perol Spritz.

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Pictured: Soft Serve Royal Peach & Raspberry Beer Twist Cone

Pryes Brewing Pavilion

Pryes Brewing Pavilion is adding a new specialty concoction: Soft Serve Royal Peach Beer. It is accompanying the returning Soft Serve Royal Raspberry Beer, also offered as a twist cone!

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Pictured: Tropical Hurricane "The Big Easy" Hard Slushie

Ragin Cajun

Ragin Cajun is turning up the heat with two new fair-exclusive beverages: Blue on the Bayou – Southern charm with Minnesota twist – and Tropical Hurricane "The Big Easy" Hard Slushie.

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Pictured: Cherry Cola Hard Soda

RC's BBQ

Cool off with one of three new specialty sips at RC's BBQ. Try the Cherry Cola Hard Soda, Juicy Apricot Tangerine Hazy IPA and Limapeño Kölsch.

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Pictured: Midway Sparkling Ale

Shanghai Henri's

Shanghai Henri's is introducing three new drinks and brings back five specialty sips. New flavors include Midway Sparkling Ale, Pickle Lemonade Cider and more. Encores include Baja Breeze Slushie,...

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Pictured: Berry Slammer Hard Seltzer Cocktail

Summer Lakes Boat House

Drop your anchor at the brand-new Summer Lakes Boat House and enjoy six new specialty sips. From two different Minnemosa options, three options of Hard Seltzer Cocktails, a Shandy and their classic...

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Pictured: Churro Cream Ale

Tejas Express

Tejas Express debuts two new sips, including Watermelon Sour and Mango Habanero Beergarita. Plus don't miss the Churro Cream Ale.

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Pictured: Razzarita Frozen Mocktail

New NA Beverages

Check out this year's new alcohol-free specialty beverages! From frozen mocktails to sweet sippers for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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