Get ready for a culinary adventure at the Maryland State Fair with our Annual Food Competition, The MALLET, sponsored by The Restaurant Store!
Vendors compete for Best Sweet, Best Savory, and Most Creative dishes, and YOU get to enjoy these delicious creations!
Join us for the live judging of the 2024 MALLET New Food Competition on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 10 am on the State Fair Park Free Stage, presented by Maryland Lottery and T-Mobile.
Look for the 10′ flags marking the winning vendors as you explore the Fair!
2024 MALLET Finalists
Sample all MALLET finalists at the Fair!
All finalist dishes will be available for purchase and marked with a special sign.
Join us Sunday, August 25 at 10 am on the Park Stage to see who wins Best Sweet, Best Savory, and Most Creative New Food Items for the 2024 Maryland State Fair!
SWEET FINALISTS
SAVORY FINALISTS
Fairgoer Judge
One lucky Fairgoer will win the coveted chance to help select The Mallet’s 2023 winners!
Stay tuned for more details for a chance to win this coveted job!
2023 Winners
Congratulations to our 2023 winners!
Best Sweet New Food Item
Lemon Blueberry Donut Delight
Vendor: Deddle’s Mini Donuts
Location: Food Pavilion
Best Savory New Food Item
Crab Cake Eggrolls
Vendor: Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Location: Food Pavilion
Most Creative New Food Item
Maple Bacon Iced Tea
Vendor: Tiki Tea
Location: Midway next to Swifty Swine Pig Races