Cow chip and rubber chicken throwing. Here's what to know about weather and events at the Iowa state Fair on Wednesday, Aug.

An Iowa State Fair tradition broke a record on the first Sunday of the fair. The Iowa Egg Council announced it had broken its ...

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

"Love," she said in sync with her friend Theresa Salsberry, sharing smiles and laughter at the Iowa Farm Bureau's 61st ...

The Iowa State Fair saw 97,273 people attend on Monday, Aug. 11. While it wasn't another 100,000-plus day, it was 4,000 more ...

The Iowa State Fairgrounds is known as a testing ground for party viewpoints and politicians’ political platforms. At 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 ...

I thought that we weren’t going to be able to go in the ring because I didn’t know anyone else," said the 13-year-old 4-H ...

This year was no different, as over 50 backyard chefs set up their grills for the annual Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest. Categories in the contest included beef, pork, turkey, poultry or lamb. Some ...

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 butter sculptures at the Iowa State Fair are now fully complete, and there’s a story behind the four displays. This ...

"A lobster roll at the Iowa State Fair doesn't make sense. But you know, that's what we're trying to change," said the owner.