The Best Bites of the Fair: Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2025 food contest winners
News Release
The following is a news release from the Eastern Idaho State Fair:
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The Eastern Idaho State Fair is proud to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2025 Best Fair Food Contest, where local media members served as judges to crown the best new and returning fair food offerings.
The competition featured four categories judged by local media representatives, with vendors being evaluated on both appearance (1-10) and taste (1-10) for a total possible score of 20 points.
Contest Winners:
Best New Entrée
First Place: La Quesabirra from La Casita Mexican Food
Second Place: Monte Cristo from Camille’s Crepes
Third Place: Hulu Hog from Blackhawk BBQ
Best New Sweet
First Place: Peachy Keen from Camille’s Crepes
Second Place: Campfire Secret from Sweet Temptations
Third Place: Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake from Creamy Creations
Fairest Entrée of Them All
First Place: Crazy Corn Nachos from Mexican Crazy Corn
Second Place: Triple Mac from Blackhawk BBQ
Third Place: Salmon on a Bagel from C & R Fish
Fairest Sweet of Them All
First Place: Devil’s Delight from Sweet Temptations
Second Place: Strawberry Butter Cake from Creamy Creations
People’s Choice
First Place: The Warhawk from Blackhawk BBQ
Contest Participants:
Best New Entrée Category:
Monte Cristo from Camille’s Crepes
Hulu Hog from Blackhawk BBQ
Pig Wings & Bacon Mac from Pig Wings & Things
Queso Birria Taco from Morel Homemade Tacos
Hot Honey Buffalo Fries with Chicken from The Chop and Crab
La Quesabirra from La Casita Mexican Food
Crazy Pulled Pork Nachos from Mexican Crazy Corn
Midway Curd Melt from Between the Buns
The Baked Barnyard from Smokin Bs
Best New Sweet Category:
Campfire Secret from Sweet Temptations
Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake from Creamy Creations
Deep Fried Cookie Dough/Ice Cream from Yankee Kan Kook
Chocolate Cheesecake Crepe from Camille’s Crepes
Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Oreo Mousse from Snack Shack
Mango Cup from Morel Homemade Tacos
Fried Peaches and Cream from Pig Wings & Things
Peachy Keen from Camille’s Crepes
The Rhuby Curd Churro Donut from CR Fish
Fairest Entrée of Them All Category:
Crazy Corn Nachos from Mexican Crazy Corn
The Whole Damn Farm from Billmans
Smoked Salmon on a Bagel from CR Fish
Triple Mac from Blackhawk BBQ
Surf N Turf from Between the Buns
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich from Yankee Kan Kook
Fairest Sweet of Them All Category:
Strawberry Butter Cake from Creamy Creations
Peachy Keen from Camille’s Crepes
Devils Delight from Sweet Temptations
The judging took place on Thursday, August 28, with local media members evaluating each entry based on visual presentation and taste. The competition showcases the creativity and culinary expertise of Eastern Idaho’s fair food vendors.
“The Eastern Idaho State Fair food contest continues to highlight the incredible talent of our local food vendors,” said Brandon Bird, General Manager. “Each year, we’re amazed by the innovative dishes our vendors create, and this year’s competition was no exception.”
Winners will receive recognition during the fair and special signage at their booths. The contest serves as a way to highlight new offerings and celebrate the fair’s diverse food scene.
For a complete schedule of events, entertainment lineup, and ticket information, visit www.funatthefair.com or follow the Eastern Idaho State Fair on social media.