The Veggie Table

08/14/2025

For those about to rock...at tonight at the , let us pour some sugar on our deep fried PBJ to kick off or cool off your night with some extra flavor!

08/10/2025

It’s official, The VeggieTable’s Deep Fried Corn on the Cob strips are a major hit this year! They’ll have you smiling from ear to ear at the too!

08/08/2025

Comment below with your favorite item from the VeggieTable for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind corn holster - perfect for the VeggieTable's Deep Fried Corn Strips, Veggie & Vegan Corn Dogs, Deep Fried Pickles or whatever you're craving! Winner to be announced Friday, Aug. 15th 2025. Prize must be picked up from the VeggieTable in-person 8/15-8/17.

08/07/2025

Great to be back for another Iowa State Fair! Whether you're a long-time VeggieTable fan or a first timer, we'd love to have you stop by - and you're sure to love our new item this year: Deep Fried Corn on the Cob Strips! They're everything you love about Iowa in every bite of crunchy, juicy, buttery sweet corn!🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

08/09/2024

It’s great to be back at the ! New for this year: Golden Fried Veggie Samosas, which are getting rave reviews and selling fast! Crispy, flaky, pastry filled with potatoes, peas and wonderfully balanced spices including cilantro, ginger, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, turmeric, and mango. They have just the right amount of spice and are also . Stop by and try some Samosas!

08/12/2023

First-time Iowa State Fair-goer, Teodora Mitov of the WHO 13 News team stopped by the The Veggie Table this morning with Valerie Dale Heath to try one of this year's hottest new items: Deep Fried Sweet Corn Nuggets. Thanks for helping highlight our family food stand, offering deep fried deliciousness for vegetarians, vegans and anyone looking for great food at the Iowa State Fair! And yes, Zach Fisher, the crunch is strong with these Deep Fried Sweet Corn Nuggets but hoping you can stop by to try them too!

https://youtu.be/R2INNB_trCw

08/11/2023

Many thanks to Iowa PBS for their article today on vegetarian options at the Iowa State Fair, which highlighted our Vegan Corn Dogs, Veggie Corn Dogs, Deep Fried Peanut Butter & Jelly, our new Sweet Corn Nuggets, and of course our garden of deep fried delights: zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, onion rings, green beans, jalapeno poppers, cheese curds, and pickle spears! Only at the The Veggie Table!

There's plenty of room at the Iowa State Fair’s table for vegetarians - check out some of the food options for your visit.

08/10/2023

We’re back for ISF 2023 and bringing Deep Fried Sweet Corn Nuggets into your life. It’s a taste of Iowa in every bite!

08/12/2022

What a tremendous way to start the 2022 Iowa State Fair and the 40th Anniversary of the The Veggie Table! We are extremely grateful for this wonderful article by Francesca Block and the support of the The Des Moines Register along with our huge admiration and thanks to Cory Booker!

Thanks to all of our loyal fans, new customers, and all our family and friends who work here to make the Veggie Table happen every year - we wouldn't be here without you!

The bestseller, according to owner Bryan McCoy, is the deep-fried pickles, which also happens to be his personal favorite.