The 2025 Iowa State Fair runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 17 in. Here are some of the major changes and improvements at the fair this ...

Mark Hanrahan grew up showing animals and produce at his local fair, even making it all the way to the Iowa State Fair a few ...

Here's your guide to the most exciting food and drink experiences at this year’s fair.

Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew enters the Iowa State Fair's Best New Food contest with "Three Little Pigs," a ham ball dish with ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Visitors at the Iowa State Fair hosted the third annual Camper Crawl Wednesday evening, where campers set ...

Many think of high temperatures and humidity for expected fair conditions, and that isn't always the case. Catch the latest ...

Whether you're a one-and-done fairgoer or you'll be there every day, we've compiled this guide to help you make the most of ...

This year, the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share the spotlight with sculptures of beloved "Toy Story" characters.

The Iowa State Fair is just days away, and vendors are racing to complete their setups despite some unexpected challenges. A ...

Is Iowa the ultimate State Fair field of dreams or does its neighbor to the north hold (purple) reign? Three retired ...

The time for eating all kinds of food on a stick while gazing at a cow sculpted in butter has arrived. Yes, we are talking about the Iowa State Fair, which begins Thursday and continues through Aug.