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 ended just last month, but officials are already gearing up to celebrate the 2026 fair season. On Monday, ...

"Reflecting on “The Spirit of Iowa ’76,' — the1976 Fair which marked America’s bicentennial —the 2026 celebration will ...

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

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'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 ...

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

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 ...

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

The Butter Cow has been part of the Illinois State Fair since 1922. This is the ninth year in a row Sarah (Doyle) Pratt has sculpted the Butter Cow. Pratt also sculpts the Butter Cow at the Iowa State ...

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