New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...

The Iowa State Fair's 11 days each August are a culmination of a year-long planning effort that CEO Jeremy Parsons calls ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair Grandstand saw record-breaking crowds, fair leadership announced. In the first 10 days of the fair, ...

Parker Schulz and his friends are selling water bottles for $1. Each dollar supports paying for their wrestling tournaments.

Fairgoers picked Winn & Sara’s Kitchen's Bacon Chicken Ranch Eggroll as their favorite new food. It's their second straight ...

Over the last three years, the Iowa State Fair’s husband calling contest has become a must-see. Much of it thanks to the ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - ‘Meeting on a Stick’ at the Iowa State Fair provides a safe space for those in alcohol recovery, ...

For many, the Iowa State Fair is a celebration of agriculture, community, and hard work. For 13-year-old Mesa Robinson, it ...

Here's your guide to the most exciting food and drink experiences at this year’s fair.

Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Hall at the Iowa State Fair for the Cow Chip Throwing contest Wednesday. The event was canceled ...

The Iowa Lottery — and more than 1,300 participants — were victorious in their efforts to secure a Guinness World Record title for the most tickets scratched simultaneously.

"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.