More than 100 competitors lined up to face-smash pie for a chance at a Blue Ribbon. And honor. And — at the very least — a ...

A new free event is making its debut at the Elwell Family Park at the Iowa State Fair on Friday. The Iowa State Fair is ...

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 ...

A Register reporter attended opening day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair and rode 10 rides to find out which were the most ...

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.

READ THE FULL STORY:Day 10 guide to the Iowa State Fair: What to do at the fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 16 Two people were ...

Here's where to find water and which buildings have air conditioning as the heat index is expected to reach above 100 degrees the next few days.

The Iowa Lottery celebrated its 40th anniversary by breaking a Guinness World Record at the Iowa State Fair.

Two crashes and a vehicle fire caused issues for drivers on Interstate 80 near US Highway 65 early Friday morning.

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.

Rod Zeitler is likely the winningest canning competitor at the Iowa State Fair. Now, more than 700 of his Blue Ribbon jars are off to the Smithsonian.