One of the most important roles that Iowa State Fair veterinarians play is helping animals during the birthing process, and ...

Since 1947, the Bud Tent has been a fixture at the Iowa State Fair, started by Ed "Doc" Cunningham, who initially set up a 10-foot by 40-foot bingo tent between the Varied Industries Building and the ...

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

The Iowa State Fair partnered with ChildServe to host the fourth annual sensory-friendly morning at the Iowa State Fair on ...

Backyard chefs gathered at the Iowa State Fair to showcase their culinary skills during the 61st Annual Cookout Contest.

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9. In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the ...

Rock-tribute band Hairball is bringing its Silver Anniversary Tour to the Grandstand stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. This ...

This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest.

Spencer Rush, 22, loved the fair up until his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash last year. Now, his family is honoring ...

The 2025 fair attendance totals for Day 4 are in. See how many people attended the fair and its Grandstand shows.

The Farm Bureau Cookout Contest brought delicious barbecue smells to the fair's grand concourse this morning, with Gov.