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.

A fair so nice, we had to put it in our Weekend Guides twice! Head to the fairgrounds for the second weekend of the Iowa ...

The most eye-catching new venue on the Grand Concourse at the Iowa State Fair is the Blue Ribbon Bar & Eatery, a 400-seat restaurant with counter service, five separate bars and a full slate of ...

The Iowa State Fair partnered with ChildServe to host the fourth annual sensory-friendly morning at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday. The morning events start at 8 a.m.

Picture courtesy of Audubon County Fair Facebook page Audubon County Fair Queen, Emily Foran, was selected to receive the Queen Alumni Award during the Iowa State Fair Queen competition on Aug. 9. The ...

Cow chip and rubber chicken throwing. Here's what to know about weather and events at the Iowa state Fair on Wednesday, Aug.

Patchy fog and showers are taking over Tuesday's morning commute. Drivers should be prepared for wet roads, light showers and ...

The Iowa State Fair has introduced mobile barricades to prevent vehicles from entering crowded areas, inspired by a tragic ...

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The level of appreciation veterans received Monday at the Iowa State Fair was nowhere to be found when they returned to the U.S. from the Vietnam War.

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

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9. In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the ...