It is time to settle who has the best state fair, and Iowans can offer their input in the debate with the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards.

This year, seven of the top 11 Best New Foods at the Iowa State Fair come from restaurants across Iowa, whether a ...

The Franklin County Fair and Interstate Truck and Tractor Pullers hosted a Truck and Tractor Pull at the fairgrounds in ...

The National Folk Festival, the nation's longest-running traditional arts event, kicks off its three-year Jackson residency in November 2025. Aerial stunts, a trapeze show, circus performances, pony ...

Every August, when the Iowa State Fair rolls around, my Midwestern relatives make the trip from their scattered rural homes to the capital city of Des Moines to see one of the world’s largest pigs, ...

To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you ...

The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has announced that entry applications are now open for the Veterans Day Parade at the Iowa State Fair, scheduled ...

Iowa State basketball has two eyebrow-raising matchups in its Thanksgiving week tournament.

The 2025 Osceola County Fair is underway in Sibley, with something for everyone each day of the fair. Tuesday’s activities ...

Sweet news for smart Fairgoers – buy early and save big! From food to fun, planning ahead is the easiest (and sweetest!) way to stretch your budget ...

According to Henry County Fair Board Member Alicia Yocum, the fair lost money every year on the previous Friday night ...

Next week, from Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20, Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty will be hosting its ...