Drawing on the State Fair's theme "Adventure Awaits," the Butter Cow is joined by an adventure seeking companion.

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Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew enters the Iowa State Fair's Best New Food contest with "Three Little Pigs," a ham ball dish with ...

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

The Iowa State Fair isn’t just about fried food and farm animals. It’s also where political hopefuls get face time with ...

Many think of high temperatures and humidity for expected fair conditions, and that isn't always the case. Catch the latest ...

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The 1983 fair holds the title of hottest Iowa State Fair. Only six days in fair history have reached 100 degrees, and they ...

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 ...

The time for eating all kinds of food on a stick while gazing at a cow sculpted in butter has arrived. Yes, we are talking about the Iowa State Fair, which begins Thursday and continues through Aug.