Fair food · Illinois State Fair 2026

Dirty Rice

⌖ Backdraft BBQ and Catering

Dirty Rice at Backdraft BBQ and Catering, on Coliseum Lane. One of the fair’s 50 must-try foods for 2026. New to the fair in 2026.

Also at Backdraft BBQ and Catering

• Smoked Brisket
• Pork Shoulder
• Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
• Ribs
• Cheesesteak
• Smoked Brisket Burgers Brisket Nachos
• Macaroni
• Cheesy Potatoes
• Banana Bread Pudding

The fair's own listing