The Iowa State Fair and other events are drawing large crowds to central Iowa, providing an economic boost before the school ...

New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...

The Iowa State Fair is taking extra precautions to keep fairgoers safe as temperatures soar into the triple digits on the ...

The Iowa State Fair's 11 days each August are a culmination of a year-long planning effort that CEO Jeremy Parsons calls ...

If you're in the mood for something fruity, there are plenty of new foods and drinks (boozy and alcohol-free) to keep you ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair Grandstand saw record-breaking crowds, fair leadership announced. In the first 10 days of the fair, the Grandstand recorded 131,616 concertgoers, surpassing the previous ...

Whether you're a one-and-done fairgoer or you'll be there every day, we've compiled this guide to help you make the most of ...

Fairgoers picked Winn & Sara’s Kitchen's Bacon Chicken Ranch Eggroll as their favorite new food. It's their second straight ...

Movies in the park, Polk City Square 8:30 p.m. Friday Cost: Free Grab the kids and some snacks and join Polk City Parks & ...

After countless orders of french fries, burgers and fair fun, Deb Bettin says she's retiring from Cattlemen's Beef Quarters after 28 years.

It was an all-day, gut-busting, heartburn-inducing quest for the Fisher family, who set out in 2001 to eat a menu item from ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for its bustling crowds, sizzling food stands, and hardworking vendors who create a sense of ...