Toronto's CNE 2023 will beback in full swingstarting this Friday,serving up funand even funkier foods by the waterfront.

Last year saw the arrival of$12 ketchup and mustard ice cream,sold-out croffles, andcolour-changing sodaon festival grounds, and as the CNE celebrates its 144th year, expectations are high for what will be offered this summer.

In between a new "Vegas-style"waterfront fountain show, a ride onNorth America's tallest Ferris wheel, andnightly drone show, there's plenty of food to try during the 18-day event.

The theme this year is pink in homage toThe Pink Floyd Exhibitionhappening at the same time, as well as theBarbie craze that's been overtaking the city.

Here's a look at all the outrageous food and drinks you must check out at the CNE in 2023:

Malibu Mac & Cheese

Looking like something straight out ofBarbie, this pink champagne macaroni & cheese ($13.99) from Eat My Bowls (Food Building) uses aged white cheddar, gruyère, and parmesan for a cheesy bite.

For extra flair, it's served in a bread bowl and can be topped with caviar for an extra $9.99. This is a super decadent and rich dish.

Cookie-Stuffed Chimney Cones

Eva's Original Chimneys(Food Building) is a familiar player on the CNE grounds, and this year they're serving sweet strawberry coulis in a strawberry wafer-dusted cookie cone ($14).

Pink Dragon Fruit Iced Tea

Wash down all the sweet and savoury bites with this refreshing pink drink fromFuwa Fuwa(Food Building). It comes in a fun resealable pouch with a handle so you can walk around with it freely.

Watermelon Burger

偶酮,今年夏天汉堡(17美元)am's Grill (Midway) is definitely a sweet sticky mess, so make sure to grab extra wipes. You'll find a patty sandwiched between thick triangular slices of watermelon.

Balsamic glaze, feta, mint, and spinach really drive the salad summer vibes home.

Pickle Fries

The other big trend in this year's offerings is 100 per cent pickle. Mr. Vegetable (Midway) has somehow perfected the perfect sour fry.

Not super crunchy, pair them with a dill-ranch sauce for an extra level of pickley goodness.

Pickle Cotton Candy

Gone are the days of pink and blue clouds of cotton candy — go pickle or go home! Candy Time (Midway) is serving tall fluffy swirls of green candy ($10). It doesn't have a super strong taste, so it should be a good item to share with a group.

Peanut Butter Pickle Dog

Expect the unexpected with this sour nutty corndog ($13) from Coco's Corndogs (Midway). Jam and peanut on the outside make this dog feel more like a sandwich, tnd there's even more peanut butter on the inside cradling the sausage.

Cheeseburger & Street Corn Ice Cream

Brought to you by last year'spolarizing Ketchup and Mustard Ice Creammakers, So Cute Ice Cream (Midway) is offering new Cheeseburger and Street Corn flavours ($12) this year. The Cheeseburger comes in a cheese-coated waffle cone, with a pretzel and pickle garnish for a salty, crisp touch.

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The Street Corn cone is topped with lime, cotija cheese, and chile seasoning.

Korean Fried Frog Legs

In the deep-fried section, you'll find Korean frog legs ($17) from Farm to Fryer (Food Building) served splayed and covered in a sweet chilli sauce, sesame seeds, and seaweed. Definitely try these if you're not afraid of a little adventurous snack.

Deep Fried Pizza Slice

Pizza Pizza(Galleria, Enercare Centre) has entered the chat and they've decided to deep-fry the classic cheese slice. Try it with a variety of toppings like hot honey, creamy garlic, and crushed Doritos ($13.99).

Four Pound Taco

Sometimes, you can eat your weight in happiness and this four-pound taco ($30) may be just that. It's got cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado tomatillo salsa, pineapple, chorizo and French fries, all in a hard shell. Find it at Machette (Food Building).

Poutine Pizza

Baked in a real wood-fire oven, this pie ($20) from Wood Fired Pizza (Midway) is topped with all the poutine fixings: gravy sauce, fries, cheese curds, and green onions.

Holy Moly Cannoli

This cannoli ($14.99) by San Francescos (Food Building) is a thick beast that seems more like a crispy taco. A cinnamon shell encases a veal cutlet topped with provolone cheese, with a layer of pomodoro and garlic aioli. For extra sweet 'n' salty chaos, there's hickory sticks and sprinkles.

也就是说,如果你喜欢玩它安全、其他e are alwaysnostalgic classicslike Tiny Tom donuts, deep fried candy bars, and corn dogs available all festival long.