The Iowa State Fairgrounds is known as a testing ground for party viewpoints and politicians’ political platforms. At the ...

The Iowa State Fair saw 97,273 people attend on Monday, Aug. 11. While it wasn't another 100,000-plus day, it was 4,000 more ...

An Iowa State Fair tradition broke a record on the first Sunday of the fair. The Iowa Egg Council announced it had broken its ...

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9. In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the ...

Rock-tribute band Hairball is bringing its Silver Anniversary Tour to the Grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. This ...

The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.

The moment felt right, 14-year-old Queeen Hangi said with tears of joy following the children's citizenship ceremony at the ...

The 2025 butter sculptures at the Iowa State Fair are now fully complete, and there’s a story behind the four displays. This ...

Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...

"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.

With the 61st annual Cookout Contest underway at the Iowa State Fair, some contestants had an early start. Teodora Mitov ...