State and county fairs are known for some crazy and delightful concoctions of food that tantalize the taste buds of hardy fair-going crowds. Many of the foods are deep-fried and on a stick.

For the 172nd Great Allentown Fair, Aug. 28 through Labor Day Sept. 2, Allentown Fair President Daryl Urmy has challenged concessionaires to come up with a new treat at their stands.

There are 18 new food items vying for votes at the 2024 Great Allentown Fair.

Concessionaires are counting on Fair-goers to belly up to their counters and try something new, at least new for their menu of goodies offered at the Fair.

For his part, Urmy is going to award a prize for the best new item as chosen by fair-goers who have tasted and voted for their favorite

Fairgoers are to look for the red diamond-shaped signs at the participating food stands, inside Agri~Plex, at each entry gate and at the two InFAIRmation booths.

To vote, scan the QR code to vote for your favorite tasty treat.

The location-map of the 18 entries and descriptions and photographs of each can be found on the Fair’s website:

https://www.allentownfair.com/index.php/contests/new-food-at-the-fair-2022