Cheese curds. Goat cheese. Ice cream. Beverages. At the Iowa State Fair, the Iowa Quality Dairy Products Competition ...

For many, the Iowa State Fair is "Family Tradition." So belt it out together when Hank Williams Jr. sings it Friday night ...

Where can you see people eat pies at high speeds and yodel in the same space? At the Iowa State Fair, of course.

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 ...

This program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same families for 100 (century) and 150 years (heritage).

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

Riah Schrage of Grundy County was crowned the 2025 Iowa State Fair Queen on Saturday, Aug. 9, on the Anne and Bill Riley ...

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

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

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.

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 ...