Your guide to the Iowa State Fair

Your guide to the Iowa State Fair

There’s nothing quite like the Iowa State Fair, from giant livestock barns and live music to famous fair food and one-of-a-kind attractions. It’s one of the biggest traditions in the area. Every year, more than one million people from across the country and around the world visit the fairgrounds in Des Moines to experience everything the fair has to offer, according to the Iowa State Fair.  The 2026 Iowa State Fair runs August 13-23, making it t…