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 ...

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

Mark Nelson at the Mountain Man Camp teaches WHO 13's Teodora Mitov how to throw a tomahawk at the Iowa State Fair.

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

Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.

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 & ...

To eat local at the fair, visit the Iowa State Fair website, click on the "food" tab and find the Choose Iowa fair food information at the top of the page.

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 ...