New at The Big E — 5 New Food Stands for 2026

Five new food stands are joining the Big E for the 2026 fair. Here’s what’s cooking, where to find it, and what’s on the menu.

The Sweet & Salty stand at The Big E, with signs for novelty soft drinks, cotton candy, and Crookies, and two chocolate-drizzled crookies held up in front of it.

Sweet & Salty

Crookies, hand-cut pretzel bites, Chicago mix popcorn, and novelty soft drinks.

A dirty soda from The Big Fizz E, layered with cream and topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

The Big Fizz E

A dirty soda bar serving custom-mixed specialty sodas.

Deep-fried Calzones

Deep-fried calzones in cheese, pepperoni, or meatball parmesan.

Clemenza's Italian Pavillion

Arancini, gnocchi, and tortellini with your choice of sauce, plus garlic knots and gelato.

Dolly's Dogs

Dolly's Dogs: classic cheddar cheese, chili cheese, or pulled pork cheese dogs.