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

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ground is too soft right now. Moving in could damage grassy areas. They'll ...

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 ...

According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...

Her Iowa State Fair must-haves include cheese fries, A&W root beer and Bauder's peppermint bars. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8360. Follow her on Twitter @courtneycare.