The Iowa State Fair saw 105,787 fairgoers in attendance on Wednesday, Aug. 13. In 2024, 99,281 people attended day seven of ...

Here's a list of what's happening on Friday at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, featuring a decorated diaper contest, rodeo and more ...

From starting a fire to axe throwing, the Mountain Man Camp at the Iowa State Fair teaches fairgoers about life 200 years ago ...

The red and black barstools at the West Des Moines Methodist Church stand have seen decades worth of fairgoers enjoying their ...

According to fair officials, total attendance of last year's event was 1,182,682. That's 12,307 more than the previous record of 1,170,375 in 2019 and 48,724 more than 2023 (1,133,958), which is the ...

IOWA, USA — The Local 5 Weather Team has issued a trio of Weather Impact Alert Days for Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug.

Witness — or participate in — an attempt to simultaneously scratch more lottery tickets than ever before. Your guide to the ...

Mark Nelson at the Mountain Man Camp teaches WHO 13's Teodora Mitov how to throw a tomahawk at the Iowa State Fair.

One of the Iowa State Fair's biggest draws is the unique food you'll find there, but not everyone can deal with the crowds ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - ‘Meeting on a Stick’ at the Iowa State Fair provides a safe space for those in alcohol recovery, KCCI reports. The meeting is held on the second floor of Jalapeno Pete’s ...

The Iowa State Fair provided a sensory-friendly morning with reduced noise and flashing lights, creating a welcoming ...