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The Iowa State Fair kicks off on Thursday, and the farmers market is back and bigger than its inaugural year last year. The ...
The start of the Iowa State Fair means that food vendors are competing for the best new fair food. Over 65 new foods will ...
Iowa's biggest event of the summer is finally here as the gates of the Iowa State Fair open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 7th ...
DES MOINES, Iowa (KTTC) – Thursday is the kickoff to the 170th annual Iowa State Fair. The theme for 2025 is “Fair Sweet Fair”. The Iowa State Fair has been around since 1854 and is one of the oldest ...
This year, the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share the spotlight with sculptures of beloved "Toy Story" characters.
With the Iowa State Fair's Twins and triplets contest canceled this year, let's look back at the 2024 contest.
Iowans will have a rainy start to the first day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair as thunderstorms sweep across central parts of ...
On today’s Talk of the Town podcast, our guest is Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull, making his monthly visit. Trooper ...
Iowa State Fair campers kick off the first day of the Iowa State Fair with breakfast in the campground.
Today is the first day of the Iowa State Fair! Summertime heat and humidity will add a "sweat factor" to your stroll around the fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Here's your guide to the most exciting food and drink experiences at this year’s fair.