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The 2025 Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest Grand Champion from Scoop DuJour.

Ice Cream Horseshoe Wins Golden Abe’s Grand Champion Award at the Illinois State Fair

By Michele Mitchell Aug 9, 2025 | 3:10 PM

The grand champion of Ilinois State Fair deliciousness has been awarded.  Golden Abe’s Fantastic Fair Food Contest is definitely the most delicious competition on the fairgrounds, and several winners were crowned today.  Vendors from all over the fairgrounds submitted their most mouthwatering dishes in the homes of taking home a prize.

Golden Abe’s Grand Champion
Scoop DuJour – Ice Cream Horseshoe

Best Sweet Treat
#1 Scoop DuJour – Ice Cream Horseshoe
#2 Mrs. Lively’s – Caramel Fried Bread Pudding

Best Savory Food
#1 – The Pierogi Burger
#2 – Poland Booth – Highlander Pierogi Plate

Notable Newcomer
Poland Booth – The Pierogi Burger

Best Specialty Item
#1 Paulette Food Service – Dubai Chocolate Funnel Cake
#2 Cheesed Out – Vegetarian Philly

There’s still one more prize to be awarded – The People’s Choice.  Now until Noon Thursday, August 14th you can cast your vote for your favorite fair food.  Look for signage at participating vendors with a QR code that will allow you to cast your vote.
You can also vote now by clicking here.

Woodward Community Media is a proud sponsor of the Golden Abe’s Fantastic Fair Food Contest.