州博览会的健康美食
Let's be honest, the real star of the show at the State Fair of Texas is the food, and that's not going to change from Sept. 25 through Oct. 18, 2026. But between plates of fried everything, there's plenty of room to balance things out.
How to Eat (Somewhat) Healthy at the Fair
This year's theme, Stars, Stripes, and Howdies, marks the fair's 140th year, and whether you're trying to save room for a corny dog or just want a little more balance in your day at Fair Park, here are some lighter picks and simple strategies worth knowing before you go.
A Fruit Cup Worth Seeking Out
Tony's Taco Shop's Chill & Thrill Delight took home a Big Tex Choice Award last year for its fruit-forward take on fair dessert, and it's a good one to know about if you're craving something sweet without going all in on fried. Watermelon, strawberries, grapes, and peaches float in watermelon juice, topped with mango sorbet and a scoop of boba. Find it in the Tower Building and Centennial Building.
芒果冰棒
Fruteria Cano keeps it simple and fresh with mango sliced into a flower shape on a stick, plus smoothies and fruit cups if you'd rather sip your fruit. Find them on the Midway, Lonestar Blvd., and in the Tower Building. New for 2026, keep an eye out for their Tropical Coco Fresca, a pineapple-watermelon agua fresca with a Tajín rim and a scoop of icy coconut, one of this year's Big Tex Choice Award sipper finalists.
得克萨斯州的水
Skip the funnel cake for a minute and grab a spring or sparkling water infused with natural fruit flavors at the Embarcadero. It's a low-sugar way to cool off between rides, and a nice change of pace from everything else on the Midway.
火鸡三明治
如果你更喜欢传统美食，而非游乐场里最新潮、最热门的餐点，不妨去Highland Park Soda Fountain看看。除了简单的火鸡三明治，这里还提供其他平易近人的选择，比如火腿芝士三明治、金枪鱼沙拉三明治等等。
酸黄瓜柠檬水
如果说集市上有什么必备小吃，那非现榨柠檬水莫属。在米尔顿餐厅，这款备受喜爱的饮品进行了健康升级。它加入了腌黄瓜和腌黄瓜汁，不仅完美融合了甜咸风味，还补充了电解质，让你在尽情享受欢乐时光的同时保持水分。
烤鸡肉串
刚从烤架上取下的德州牛排屋（Texas Steak Out）烤鸡肉串配蔬菜，是一道风味十足的瘦肉佳肴，且未裹面糊油炸。如果您想品尝不被高热量和高胆固醇所累的红肉，菜单上还有烤西冷牛排串可供选择。
热玉米
好吧，严格来说，这道菜叫“热黄油玉米”。不过，如果你不加黄油点这道菜，它就变成了一道既健康又充满节日氛围、美味可口的点心。
酸菜
能找到一款既富含营养又含有益生菌的节日美食实属难得，但我们为您找到了！虽然常被火鸡腿和串香肠等热门菜品所掩盖，但汉斯·穆勒（Hans Mueller）的酸菜配菜却是一个让您和您的身体都倍感愉悦的选择。
紫薯米香脆饼
Not every treat at the fair needs to be virtuous, and Barrera's Ube Rice-Cream Crunch on Funway is proof. Purple ube ice cream gets rolled in puffed rice and finished with Cool Whip and a cherry on top. Consider it your reward for all that walking.
A Few Ways to Balance It Out
You don't need a plan to enjoy the fair, but a few small habits go a long way. Scope out the grounds before you commit to anything, then pick two or three things you actually want instead of grazing on everything in sight. Split the big stuff. A quarter of a fried Oreo or a turkey leg between friends still tastes just as good, and it leaves more room for the next thing that catches your eye.
Bring Your Own, If You Want
If you have dietary needs or just prefer to pack your own snacks, the fair allows it. A soft-sided cooler that fits the clear bag policy is welcome through the gates, just skip the loose ice and bring a reusable ice pack instead. Bottled water is also sold for a dollar at stands throughout the grounds, so staying hydrated on a hot Texas afternoon doesn't have to cost much.
Let the Fairgrounds Do Some of the Work
Fair Park covers 277 acres, and by the time you've made a loop of the Midway, you've already put in some real steps. Build a walk into your day beyond the rides. Texas Discovery Gardens is a quiet detour with a butterfly house that releases new butterflies each day around midday, and the Children's Aquarium is right around the corner if you want another break from the crowds. The GO TEXAN Pavilion is worth a stop too, with Texas-grown products on display throughout the building.
