For the first time, LifeServe will be present every day of the fair, which runs Aug. 7 to 17, and collect blood on nine of ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Camper setup at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is on pause because of the wet weather recently. State Fair officials say the ground is too soft right now. Moving in could damage grassy areas. They'll ...

The fair is pausing vendor and camper set-up Saturday because the ground is too soft. Kristy McNichol Now: Why the 'Family' ...

The 2024 Iowa State Fair is in the books, with a record-breaking crowd attending from Aug. 8-18. This year saw the biggest crowds ever, with 1,182,682 people coming through the gates during the 11 ...

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.