From Johnny Cash and June Carter in 1970 to Bob Dylan in 1990 to Carrie Underwood in 2022, the State Fair's Grandstand stage has drawn some of the biggest names in music — and sometimes comedy. The ...

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 ...

To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you ...

Only a few weeks left to get your wallets and waistlines ready for Iowa State Fair food. This year, there are 67 new items to ...

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.

Sweet news for smart Fairgoers – buy early and save big! From food to fun, planning ahead is the easiest (and sweetest!) way to stretch your budget ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — DART will again offer its Park & Ride shuttle to Iowa State Fair goers after providing a record-breaking 272,000 rides in 2024. The first shuttles begin boarding at 8 a.m. every day ...

The Iowa State Fair returns Aug. 7-17 filled with 11 days of big concerts on the Grandstand, huge animals, blue ribbons, ...

July is synonymous with county fair season in Iowa, and Marshall County is no exception as the annual Central Iowa Fair will ...

The Iowa State Fair is hinting at two more Grandstand concert announcements. On Tuesday they posted tightly-cropped photos on Facebook, with vague messages and hashtags including #Grandstand2025.