New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for its bustling crowds, sizzling food stands, and hardworking vendors who create a sense of ...

The Iowa State Fair has introduced mobile barricades to prevent vehicles from entering crowded areas, inspired by a tragic ...

Pioneer Hall was packed Friday morning for the Iowa State Fair's beloved Husband Calling Contest, but this year, the event carried a somber note. For the first time, the contest was held without one ...

The Iowa State Fair honored Vietnam War veterans with a parade and concerts, marking 50 years since the conflict ended.

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17. » See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. Here's what you need to know about Day 10 of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, which ...

Fairgoers picked Winn & Sara’s Kitchen's Bacon Chicken Ranch Eggroll as their favorite new food. It's their second straight ...

As voting for the favorite fair food concludes, top vendors at the state fair are serving thousands of popular treats, with ...

» See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. “It’s good money. I spend it on the fair whenever I get it,” said Drew Byers, ...

Free stage headliners: Creed Fisher at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 8 p.m.; The Holy Rocka Rollaz at the Anne and Bill Riley ...

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

I thought that we weren’t going to be able to go in the ring because I didn’t know anyone else," said the 13-year-old 4-H ...