From flattened Barksdale cookies to corndog sticks, trash cleanup is a complex, $520K operation at the Iowa State Fair. Why ...

State of play: Many of the culinary and horticulture deadlines have passed, but there are still dozens of fair-time contests ...

Looking for information on this year's Iowa State Fair? We've got you covered. Here is their year's official daily guide to ...

Whether you're a one-and-done fairgoer or you'll be there every day, we've compiled this guide to help you make the most of ...

Attendees should prepare for weather changes and stay hydrated, with water refill stations available. The Fair operates from ...

New foods often get the most press at the Iowa State Fair, but don't forget the drinks. This year, there are 36 new drinks on ...

Tickets to see artists like Forrest Frank, Pitbull and Megan Moroney at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand are nearly sold out.

In June, Parter McCollum released his fifth album, a self-titled effort that's finished raw and real, leaning into personal ...

Over $20 million in upgrades are being made at the Iowa State Fairgrounds over the next two years, and many of the projects ...

The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair is a proud tradition going back decades. But, it's not an ...

A panel of judges sampled 11 new foods inside the Elwell Family Food Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 15 and ...