CNE Treats: Ridiculous, Delicious, or Both?

The CNE will offer weird and wonderful treats like deep fried butter-on-a-stick, seen here. Starting Aug. 17, visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of new and unusual tastes. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

TORONTO—Food is about to get even more creative and crazy at the 134th annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), which runs for 18 days starting on Aug. 17.

Some of these new treats are unique to the CNE and even more bonkers than old favourites like deep-fried Mars Bars or Krispy Kreme burgers.

Among the 11 new food vendors is a well-rounded collection of healthy, odd, exotic, and seemingly normal choices.

For those who have ever watched YouTube’s Epic Meal Time, the foods at the CNE are just as artery-clogging and delightful, maybe with a little less alcohol but almost equivalent bacon utilization.