An Iowa woman is getting the chance to see one of her creations hanging in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's newest ...

Even though the 2025 Iowa State Fair wrapped just more than two weeks ago, fair officials are unveiling next year's theme.

The Iowa State Fair's theme for 2026 celebrates America's 250th anniversary. "Fair Spirit" reflects the 1976 Iowa State Fair, which was called "The Spirit of Iowa '76." The '70s theme was also to ...

State fairs are a big draw this time of year for millions of visitors. Whether it's getting a chance to pet a newborn calf, take a ride in a giant plastic ball or eat any number of fried foods, going ...

The Iowa State Fair has featured a bovine butter sculpture for more than 100 years. Now, the tradition is part of the new ...

The Iowa State Fair is preparing to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding with a special theme ...

Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew enters the Iowa State Fair's Best New Food contest with "Three Little Pigs," a ham ball dish with nostalgic twists. This is Whatcha Smokin’s third year competing, having ...

Iowa Corn sponsored Iowa Corn Day at state fair. Fairgoers had the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the ...

The Iowa Lottery — and more than 1,300 participants — were victorious in their efforts to secure a Guinness World Record ...

The theme is “Fair Spirit”. It’s a reference to the 1976 fair titled “The Spirit of Iowa ’76.” That fair celebrated America’s ...