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The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.
The trio was tasked with setting the rivalry to rest. Is Iowa the ultimate state fair 'Field of Dreams' or does its neighbor ...
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines: Aug. 7-17 Pitbull, Def Leppard and Megan Moroney are just some of names on this year's Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup.
The Duchess of Gloucester has a jewellery collection to rival some of those held by royal dynasties in Europe. Some of her ...
We'll have a live newscast at 4:30 p.m. each weekday of this year's Iowa State Fair. See you at the MidAmerican stage!
According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...
See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 7-17 in Des Moines.
The state fair is known for food on a stick, deep-fried treats and giant turkey legs. In 2001, a family attempted to visit ...
The Iowa State Fair and ChildServe are partnering to better accommodate fairgoers with sensory sensitivities. Here's what to expect in 2025.
We're less than a month away from the Iowa State Fair, and the 2025 edition of Iowa's biggest celebration is looking to up the ante.
The 1.18 million people who attended the recently concluded 2024 Iowa State Fair set an all-time attendance mark in the event’s 170-year history.