So, here's what you should know about weather and daily events on Monday, Aug. 11 — Veterans Day at the fair — before you ...

Although Iowa’s pumpkins aren’t currently among the largest in the world, with growers in Minnesota and Wisconsin surpassing ...

On Monday, the fair is celebrating Iowa Lottery and Veterans Day. Every year, some of the lottery's proceeds go toward the ...

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Pickle lemonade blends tart lemon with salty pickle brine at the Iowa State Fair. Find out how it’s made, how it tastes, and where to find it.

The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the 171st year of the state's biggest event. It's a summer tradition that draws more than 1 ...

Day two of the Iowa State Fair brought the heat, but that’s nothing new to Iowans in August. Still, organizers and officials ...

Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more are participating in the state's time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at ...

The fourth day of the 2025 fair is expected to remain cooler but potentially have issues with rain and storms.

The Iowa State Fair — one of our state's oldest and biggest traditions — is back for another fun-filled 11-day adventure on ...

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, ...

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