Cheese curds. Goat cheese. Ice cream. Beverages. At the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Quality Dairy Products Competition ...

The Iowa State Fair saw 105,787 fairgoers in attendance on Wednesday, Aug. 13. In 2024, 99,281 people attended day seven of ...

Getting on their feet and finding the beat, families joined hands as they danced to local Des Moines band, the New Jolly ...

The red and black barstools at the West Des Moines Methodist Church stand have seen decades worth of fairgoers enjoying their ...

Here's a list of what's happening on Friday at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, featuring a decorated diaper contest, rodeo and more ...

Kelsey Greenslade, the 2025 Dallas County Fair Queen, received the Outstanding Leadership Award during the Iowa State Fair Queen contest on Aug. 9.

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 & ...

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

Paul David, 62, is 26 years into his solo band. He loves his annual appearance in Des Moines for his favorite state fair in the country.

One of the Iowa State Fair’s biggest draws is the unique food available there, but not everyone can handle the crowds and the ...

One of the Iowa State Fair's biggest draws is the unique food you'll find there, but not everyone can deal with the crowds ...

IOWA, USA — The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a trio of Weather Impact Alert Days for Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug.