Brian Britt takes top honors in the Big Boar competition after setting the state fair record in 2024, while Abby Willson wins ...

San Francisco laid out the welcome mat over the weekend with the Grateful Dead and Company concert series launching the first ...

The Des Moines Register is here to help remind you of the Iowa State Fair's bag policy and what you can bring to the state ...

The 2025 Iowa State Fair runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 17 in Des Moines. Here are some of the major changes and improvements at ...

Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and more are participating in the state's time-honored tradition of greeting Iowans at ...

Fair sweet fair. The best time of the year has arrived. Right this way for butter sculptures, livestock competitions, concerts, fried food and more. We've got guides to 11 days of fun ...

This morning's wet and stormy weather couldn't keep kids off the new inclusive playground on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

From the butter cow to Super Bull, day one of the Iowa State Fair has plenty to offer for all ages and interests.

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 7, and there's plenty to see during your first day at the ...

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 ...

This year, the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share the spotlight with sculptures of beloved "Toy Story" characters.