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

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 those days.

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

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 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 ...

Home / Arts & Entertainment / Things To Do. There is more to the Iowa State Fair than food on a stick — but there is plenty of that, too. Fair runs Aug. 11-21. Here’s what you need to know now ...

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.