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Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.
The numbers are in. Here is how many people attended the Iowa State Fair and Rascal Flatts on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
The Iowa State Fair veterinarians play an important role at the Animal Learning Center. Teodora Mitov reports.
Here's what's on tap for Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair.
The barns at the Iowa State Fair are more than just a place to prepare livestock — they’re a testament to the spirit of ...
If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...
"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.
The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.
This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. Categories in the contest included beef, pork, turkey, poultry or lamb. Some ...
Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...
The champion of the 2025 Iowa State Fair Big Bull competition is “Bud,” a 3,110-pound Angus bull owned by Mark Till of Maquoketa. Till acquired the 7-year-old bull […] ...