Free Fun for Kids at the Iowa State Fair

Free fun for kids at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES — From corn dogs and cotton candy to Giant Slide rides and baby animals, there’s no shortage of fun for kids at the Iowa State Fair! But, did you know the Fair is also a giant classroom? Kids…

Tickets, grandstand shows, theme days: What to know ahead of the 2026 Iowa State Fair

From carnival rides to chicken nuggets and caviar, the Iowa State Fair is sure to have plenty to offer visitors. The Iowa State Fair will run this year from Aug. 13 through Aug. 23, debuting more than 80 new foods…

Iowa State Fair Has 18 “Healthy Choices” Options For 2026

(Des Moines) The Iowa State Fair may be best known for fried food, but fairgoers looking to eat lighter will have 18 options on this year's "Healthy C...