# Boxed Sundae Bowls This Unique State Fair Food is Served in a Cracker Jack Box By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-09-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-food References: [citypages](http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/new-foods-of-the-2016-minnesota-state-fair-the-ultimate-guide/391365051) One of the most unique fair foods to be served at the 2016 Minnesota State Fair is the 'Cracker Jack Caramel Sundae' from Goertze’s Dairy Kone. Rather than simply using the caramel-coated popcorn and nut snack as a topping, the entire [fair food dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-foods) was served in a Cracker Jack box, which puts a clever spin on the "prize inside" theme. The dessert itself is made with a base of Goertze’s [classic vanilla soft serve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes) 'Ice Kreme,' which is dressed in caramel sauce, candy-coated chocolates, hot fudge and whipped cream. While there are many fair foods that specifically put an emphasis on unusual ingredient combinations, this is one of few fair food creations that considers packaging and presentation as an essential part of the eating experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Novel Fair Food Presentations:** Creating unique and eye-catching packaging and presentation for fair food desserts can enhance the eating experience and attract customers. - **Creative Use of Familiar Branding:** Integrating familiar brands like Cracker Jack into fair food desserts can evoke nostalgia and generate interest. - **Innovative Fair Food Combinations:** Exploring unusual ingredient combinations in fair food desserts can create a memorable and adventurous culinary experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event and Food Festivals:** Food festivals and events can embrace unique fair food presentations to enhance customer experience and differentiate themselves. - **Ice Cream Shops:** Ice cream shops can experiment with novel packaging and ingredient combinations to create exciting and Instagrammable desserts. - **Confectionery Brands:** Confectionery brands can collaborate with fair food vendors to create limited edition desserts that feature their beloved snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burger-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeseburger-ice-cream.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-cute-ice-cream.md) - [Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malibu-mac-and-cheese.md) - [Topping-Paired Prepackaged Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae.md) - [State Fair-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ribbon-blueberry.md) - [State Fair-inspired Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-pretzels.md) - [Deep-Fried Cookie Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipz-state-fair.md) - [Griddled Food Fairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-iowa-state-fairs.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md)