There’s a new donut shop in town. Prior provider Peachey’s Donuts did not return to the State Fair this year, so a new ...

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

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

Getting on their feet and finding the beat, families joined hands as they danced to local Des Moines band, the New Jolly ...

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

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

The Iowa State Fair is known for its bustling crowds, sizzling food stands, and hardworking vendors who create a sense of ...

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.

Witness — or participate in — an attempt to simultaneously scratch more lottery tickets than ever before. Your guide to the ...

We're still about fifteen months out from next November's gubernatorial election in Iowa, ten months out from the primaries.Yet, it's state fair season and tha ...

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

To eat local at the fair, visit the Iowa State Fair website, click on the "food" tab and find the Choose Iowa fair food information at the top of the page.