STAND · MINNESOTA STATE FAIR

Pronto Pups

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The original Minnesota corn dog since 1947. Slogan: 'A weiner dun in a bun'.

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair ended on Monday, September 7, 2026. Everything below describes the 2026 fair, which is the most recent one — stands, buildings and rides carry over year to year, but dates, prices and schedules do not. I update it when the fair publishes for 2027.

Known for
Pronto Pup (savory corn dog)

On the menu

  • Pronto Pup The original Pronto Pup — a hot dog dipped in a pancake-flour batter (NOT cornmeal), deep fried. A Minnesota State Fair institution since 1947.
    $7.00
  • Pronto Pup on-a-stick 6" flour-battered deep-fried hot dog
  • Papa Pup on-a-stick 10"-12" flour-battered deep-fried hot dog
  • bottled water
  • Coca-Cola
  • Diet Coke
  • Sprite
  • Coca-Cola Zero

8 items recorded. Menus and prices change between fairs — this is what I hold for 2026.

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