Reese’s Donut Burgers and Fried Birria: What’s New to Eat at the SC State Fair
Columbia, we need to talk about the Reese’s Donut Burger.
The South Carolina State Fair returns October 15–25, 2026, with 15 new food and drink offerings joining more than 90 vendors. And apparently, somebody looked at a bacon cheeseburger and decided it needed more dessert.
Before you commit to this year’s menu, you might need a fair food prenup. Establish what you’re sharing, what you’re keeping, and whether “just one bite” means surrendering half your lunch.
Here are a few newcomers worth planning your eating route around.
Reese’s Donut Burger
Deanna’s Diner is putting a burger, cheese, and bacon on a homemade donut with Nutella, vanilla icing, and Reese’s cups. There’s a lot happening here, and absolutely none of it suggests you should wear your good shirt.
Deep-Fried Birria Taco
Beef, cheese, onions, and cilantro get wrapped in a tortilla, beer-battered, and fried, with consommé and lime alongside. This feels like a strong opening act—although eating it while walking could require more coordination than we possess.
Hot Blue Taki Fries
Fiske Fries is adding cheddar cheese sauce and Blue Heat Takis to its fresh-cut fries. Find this version at location 050 only. These have “we bought them to share, then stopped speaking” potential.
Bacon Cheese Curds
Wisconsin white cheddar curds get battered with bacon pieces and fried. A straightforward proposal. We accept.
Key Lime Crunch Funnel Cake
Vanilla and lime cookie crumbles, powdered sugar, and white chocolate sauce give funnel cake a new assignment. Buy two forks if you want. That doesn’t mean you have to announce the second one.
Fried Dubai Chocolate Truffle on a Stick
Three Dubai chocolate truffles get coated in funnel cake batter, fried, and finished with Dubai chocolate syrup. The Fair remains committed to answering the question: “But could we put it on a stick?”
There’s more where that came from
New additions also include Strawberry ’N Cream Lemonade, Dole Whip, Tanghulu treats, and Pickle Barrel Sirloin Tips. And the familiar favorites—including Fiske Fries, foot-long corndogs, and elephant ears—are returning, too. Your usual order has competition.
Check the official food guide for the full lineup and stand locations before you head out.