Iowa State Fair

This is our board for everything related to the Iowa State Fair! The first Iowa State Fair was held October 25 to 27,1854 in Fairfield, twenty years before America’s great westward movement began.

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Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Come one, come all to the Iowa State Fair! As the largest event in the state of Iowa, there is sure to be fun for everyone at this year’s Iowa State Fair, which runs from August 7-17.

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Get Inspired: Iowa Tourism Map, Travel Guide, Things to Do

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Budweiser Clydesdales

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Get Inspired: Iowa Tourism Map, Travel Guide, Things to Do

10 New Things to Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair - Budweiser Clydesdales

"The single mainstay in each trip to the Iowa State Fair since I've been a young child is the bag of JR Donuts I purchase every single day." - Cristen of Food and Swine. Summer Flavors, Bald Eagles

Summer Flavors

Bald Eagles

Get Inspired: Iowa Tourism Map, Travel Guide, Things to Do

"The single mainstay in each trip to the Iowa State Fair since I've been a young child is the bag of JR Donuts I purchase every single day." - Cristen of Food and Swine.

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At the chainsaw exhibit.

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Shed your shoes and take part in a good, old-fashioned grape stomp.

The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is something you must include in your holiday itinerary if you’re visiting Iowa this summer from the 13th to the 23rd of August. The State Fair is the largest event held in the state of Iowa and is also one of the ... Deep Fried Butter, Fried Butter, Downtown Des Moines, Fair Photography

Get Inspired: Iowa Tourism Map, Travel Guide, Things to Do

The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is something you must include in your holiday itinerary if you’re visiting Iowa this summer from the 13th to the 23rd of August. The State Fair is the largest event held in the state of Iowa and is also one of the ...

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Welcoming atmosphere and home-grown, Iowa hospitality can be found at the Iowa State Fair and ANY of our county fairs!

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A Local’s Guide to the Iowa State Fair - dsm4kids

A Local’s Guide to the Iowa State Fair – dsm4kids.com

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Get Inspired: Iowa Tourism Map, Travel Guide, Things to Do

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Funnel Cake

RED VELVET funnel cake.

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We've come up with a list of the top 101 free things to enjoy at the Fair. Click to see if your favorites made the list. And be sure to check back for updates - we'll keep adding to the list right up to the start of this year's Fair!