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Don't want to park? There is a designated area for taxis and rideshares at Gate 8. Give your driver the address 203 Rock ...
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 or sensory-processing disorders, the event is Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, ...
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 ...
Is Iowa the ultimate State Fair field of dreams or does its neighbor to the north hold (purple) reign? Three retired ...
A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...
The Iowa State Fair is now less than two weeks away, but setup has been well underway. However, there’s a little wrinkle this ...
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.
According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record ...
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 ...