The Iowa State Fair saw 105,787 fairgoers in attendance on Wednesday, Aug. 13. In 2024, 99,281 people attended day seven of ...

Here's a list of what's happening on Friday at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, featuring a decorated diaper contest, rodeo and more ...

Marissa Waldo, a 29-year-old mother of three, won this year's Iowa State Fair yodeling contest. It wasn't her first victory.

One of the Iowa State Fair’s biggest draws is the unique food available there, but not everyone can handle the crowds and the ...

From starting a fire to axe throwing, the Mountain Man Camp at the Iowa State Fair teaches fairgoers about life 200 years ago ...

Paul David, 62, is 26 years into his solo band. He loves his annual appearance in Des Moines for his favorite state fair in the country.

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

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

IOWA, USA — The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a trio of Weather Impact Alert Days for Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - ‘Meeting on a Stick’ at the Iowa State Fair provides a safe space for those in alcohol recovery, KCCI reports. The meeting is held on the second floor of Jalapeno Pete’s ...

One of the Iowa State Fair's biggest draws is the unique food you'll find there, but not everyone can deal with the crowds and the heat.

One of the Iowa State Fair's biggest draws is the unique food you'll find there, but not everyone can deal with the crowds ...