Chow down at the Florida State Fair for under $20

Fit the Surf n’ Turf Alfredo Sundae and other fair delights into your budget.

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Yes, an actual steak sundae.

Photo via TBAYtoday

The Florida State Fair always delivers wild culinary offerings. Who could forget 2024’s Fruity Pebble-crusted pickle?

This year’s festivities run through Monday, Feb. 16 and its new menu additions (or lows) are equally intriguing: like a Devil Dog, a Surf n’ Turf Alfredo Sundae, and the ultra-Tampa Deep-Fried Cuban Burrito.

We’re sharing the price tag of some of this year’s wacky menu items + the traditional fare eats, so you can build your dream tasting menu without blowing the budget:

$20 and under

  • Surf n’ Turf Alfredo Sundae: $20
  • Deep-fried Cuban burrito: $18
  • Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake
  • Dubai chocolate strawberries with pistachio cream and Katafi: $19

$15 and under

  • Spaghetti and meatballs: $14
  • Meatball sub: $14
  • Takis tots or mac: $12-$13
  • Totchos: $12
  • Bacon cinnamon roll: $11
  • Chicken tenders: $12

$10 and under

  • Funnel cakes: $10
  • Cotton candy: $7
  • Fried Snickers bar: $9
  • Cinnamon roll: $9
  • Fried Reese’s Cup + 2 golden Oreos: $9
  • Caramel apples: $6
  • Pizza slices: $8
  • 2 deep-fried Oreos + cookie dough: $9
  • Cheesy garlic bread: $8
  • Corn dog: $7
  • Single cone: $6
  • The Birria Street Taco Pizza: $9
  • Hot Honey Jalapeno Popper Donut:$10
  • Cheese on a stick: $5
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