The Iowa State Fair announced a new credit‑based Advance Thrill Pass to offer discounts on rides in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town for 2026.

Country, Southern rock and blues-inspired band The Red Clay Strays and pop group AJR will perform concerts at the 2026 Iowa ...

The swagger was there and so was the weight as roly-poly Duke took the title of Big Boar at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday in front of a standing-room-only crowd. While Duke's girth was enough to ...

For the second day in a row, the Iowa State Fair has teased a Grandstand act for the 2026 fair. Fair officials posted the teaser photos on their Facebook page on Monday and on ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is offering a new way to save on rides and games with the Advance Thrill Pass for 2026. This pass, available now, provides 50 credits for $30, usable on any ride ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is gearing up for a musical extravaganza with two exciting additions to the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series. The Red Clay Strays will bring their unique blend of ...

Before you head out, here's what to know about the weather and daily events at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 8.

The 2025 Iowa State Fair has come and gone, and the figures on how much the more than 1.1 million attendees spent at the fair are rolling in. The Common Sense Institute, an economic research ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Iowa State Fair announced two more concerts for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand, leaving only four more concert dates to ...