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The first-ever Highland cattle show at the Iowa State Fair drew throngs of interested fairgoers to the Pioneer Livestock ...
Thursday's attendance at the Iowa State Fair was just 524 people short of the all-time record for Day 8 set in 2015.
Some contestants are first-timers, while others have won before. But they all try their best to bring home bacon.
The Iowa State Fair's pie eating contest is one of the fair's most entered. Watch as Iowans smash their faces into plates to ...
From Tallahassee, T-Pain is best known for songs including "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin),'" "Bartender" and "Up Down (Do ...
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa State Fair has announced the winner of the 2025 Best New Food at the fair. The Bacon ...
New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...
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The Mostek family has been lighting up the night at the fair for a decade. This year, Forrest Frank and Pitbull invited them to do effects for their shows.
Pioneer Hall was packed Friday morning for the Iowa State Fair's beloved Husband Calling Contest, but this year, the event carried a somber note. For the first time, the contest was held without one ...
Hoppy's Lemonade Shake-up has been serving patrons at the Iowa State Fair for nearly 80 years. Find out how the stand became a fan-favorite.