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

For the foodies among fairgoers, Choose Iowa is sponsoring the Favorite Fair Food Contest, where 30 participating food ...

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

From small animals to life-sized humans, the group carved out in the open grass before earning their place at Expo Hill near ...

Cotton candy at the Iowa State Fair blends nostalgia, family tradition, and sweet creativity into whimsical art.

Witness — or participate in — an attempt to simultaneously scratch more lottery tickets than ever before. Your guide to the ...

As voting for the favorite fair food concludes, top vendors at the state fair are serving thousands of popular treats, with ...

On a humid August evening, the Bud Tent at the Iowa State Fair pulses with the energy of tradition and reunion. For generations, it has been more than a place to grab a cold beer; it is a living piece ...

Governor Reynolds brought solar industry leaders and advocates together to celebrate “Solar Day in Iowa” at the Iowa State ...

DES MOINES, Iowa ( KCAU) — Halfway through this year’s Iowa State Fair, attendance numbers are slightly behind 2024’s record ...

The Iowa State Fair provided a sensory-friendly morning with reduced noise and flashing lights, creating a welcoming ...

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 ...