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If the Wisconsin State Fair can offer deep-fried favorites every August, why can't the Milwaukee Brewers do the same at Miller Park?

Hey, baseball fans, how about some deep-fried bacon ($7.50) to go with some funnel cake fries ($4) at the ballpark this year?

Or how about some deep-fried cheesecake with strawberry sauce ($7.50)?

Tom Olson, who runs Sportservice at Miller Park, said Wednesday that there will be a "fry bar" on the field level near Section 106 at Miller Park this year. Olson said he saw the success the State Fair has with deep-fried food and thought he'd try out a few items to entice fans.

Innovation and variety are everything these days at stadiums. Olson estimated that he had added at least 50 new food or drink items in the past few years.

"This year alone, I think we've added close to 20 new items," he said.

Olson said he would have about 1,000 workers on hand for the season opener on Friday and for Saturday's game. "It's going to be a big weekend for Miller Park," he said.

Here's a cost rundown of ballpark staples at the concession stand this year:

Hot dog $3.25 Kid's meal $3.75 Peanuts $4 Pretzel/cheese $5 16. oz. beer cup $5.75 24 oz. beer cup $8 Lite Aluminum bottle $7 20 oz. bottle soda $4.25 20 oz. bottle water $4.25 Soft-serve dish ice cream $4 Brat $4.50