What’s the must-try bite at the QCX this year?

REGINA — The 2026 Queen City Ex, presented by SaskTel, runs July 29 to Aug. 2 at REAL District and visitors won’t leave hungry.

Classic midway favourites like cotton candy, corn dogs, and mini donuts are back with West Coast Amusements, but also some new offerings adding a creative twist to make this year’s Queen City Ex even sweeter.

The QCX midway will feature a loosen-your-belt menu that will keep foodies talking and food adventurers searching out these delicious delights.

Several vendors will have vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available.

Brownie Mini Donuts from The Little Donut Bakery

Canada’s fudgiest and most decadent mini donuts yet. These donuts combine the renowned fluffiness of fresh-made classics with the bold flavour of 100 per cent European cocoa, resulting in irresistibly chocolatey bites.

Korean Curd Crunch from Meltdown

A bold, mouthwatering fusion that reimagines the beloved deep-fried cheese curds with an exciting Korean flair. Each crispy, golden bite is bursting with cheesy goodness and topped with a tantalizing drizzle of teriyaki and sriracha mayo. The experience is elevated with a sprinkle of tempura flakes, fresh chives, crushed seaweed, and sesame seeds for a delightful texture and flavour explosion. 

Cookies N Cream from Korean Dog

A signature Korean dog stacked with a halal hot dog and melty mozzarella, deep-fried in a crispy panko–cornflake crust. Finished with a drizzle of sweet icing and a blizzard of crushed Oreos.

Cinna-Dog from Mini Coco’s

This is what happens when a corndog sneaks into the cereal aisle and comes back legendary. It's a classic deep-fried corndog topped with a sweet frosting and a blast of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and honestly, it is kind of mind-blowing. 

Twista-Roni from Little Coco

A swirling stack of pepperoni and mozzarella brushed with garlicky butter on a stick. One drizzle of marinara sends it straight into full-blown pizza territory, with a street food twist you can walk around with. It's pizza night… twisted, stacked and dangerously snackab

Brisket In A Bag from Just Loaded Epic Eats

Get ready for the ultimate comfort food. We start with our slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth brisket piled into a bag of hickory sticks, then load it up with coleslaw, our bold, signature kickin' ranch and creamy horseradish aioli. Smoky, savoury, creamy, and crunchy—every bite is packed with epic flavour.

Biscoff Kunafa Salted Caramel Slush from Bestea

Sweet, salty and crunchy. A decadent frozen treat featuring rich salted caramel blended into a smooth slush, topped with crunchy golden kunafa and irresistible Biscoff cookie crumbles. Sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of saltiness for an indulgent dessert experience in every sip

Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Slush from Bestea

The viral trending Dubai Pistachio Chocolate is finally here. A luxurious fusion of chocolate and pistachio with layers of velvety Crispy Kunafa, Dulce de Leche pearls and Real Pistachio Nuts. A dreamy indulgence in every sip.

Deep-Fried Butter Tarts from Mini Donut Factory

Two iconic Canadian favourites come together in one unforgettable treat. We take a classic butter tart, dip it in our signature mini donut batter, fry it to golden perfection, and finish it with a generous dusting of icing sugar.

The Big Dill Brick from Krazy Fries

Get ready for a BIG flavour experience. A brick of fresh-cut curly fries loaded with rich, creamy aged white cheddar cheese sauce, piled high with crunchy dill pickles, and finished with a drizzle of cool ranch. Tangy, cheesy, crispy, and downright addictive – this pickle-loaded masterpiece is a must-try for every fair foodie.

Hawaiian Hurricane Extreme Storm

Brace yourself for the ultimate tropical refreshment. Ice-cold, fresh-squeezed lemonade collides with juicy mango and bold tropical island flavours to create an Extreme Storm that's sweet, tangy, and unbelievably refreshing. It's sunshine in a cup, paradise on the midway, and the extreme taste of summer. 

TANGHULU from Chocolate Strawberries, Tanghulu, and Mexican Street Fruit

Get ready for the viral carnival treat everyone is talking about. Fresh strawberries, grapes, bananas, and more, hand-dipped in our fresh-made candy coating that transforms into a sparkling, glass-like shell with an irresistible CRACK in every bite. 

QCX Dill Pickle Pizza from The REAL Market

You know you want to try this. Savoury, sharp, spicy, and delicious. Get it by the slice and enjoy the garlic dill cream sauce, topped with jalapeños, dill pickles, and mozzarella cheese.

A Queen City Ex favourite returns – the classic Perogy Stack from The REAL Market – some of your favourites all combined on a stick. Kielbasa and perogies topped with sour cream and green onions.

Mighty Moo Perogy Bowl from The REAL Market – this loaded behemoth will fill you up. Perogies topped with shredded beef, cheese sauce, beef gravy, sour cream, and green onions will set your mouth watering.

Smash Burgers from REAL Market – three delicious options for you to choose from. Grab the Classic Smash for a familiar favourite. Love the cheese? Get the Cheese Lovers Smash. Maybe you fancy some pulled pork. The Pulled Pork Smash will certainly fix that craving.

Character Cotton Candy from Monkey Bars

Select a cotton candy treat in the shape of one of your favourite characters. A fun spin on a traditional Queen City Ex favourite.