Attendance at the 2024 Iowa State Fair set a record at 1,182,682; Minnesota State Fair attendance was 1,925,904 in 2024.

Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons said in a statement that the fair has expanded what's allowed through security, including ...

The Iowa State Fair butter sculptures were set months ago. Here's who you will see posing with the butter cow.

For those wanting a quieter Iowa State Fair experience, check out the sensory-friendly morning. Created for those with autism ...

The Iowa State Fair is introducing new policies to enhance accessibility and convenience for attendees. Visitors can now ...

A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...

From apple pie floats to mini donut beer, this year brings 26 new nonalcoholic drinks and 10 new alcoholic drinks.

Camper setup at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is on pause because of the wet weather recently. State Fair officials say the ...

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 ...

The Iowa State Fair has been held in Des Moines since 1878 and at the Fairgrounds since 1886. More: The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?

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.