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With less than a week away from the sweetest Fair around, let’s look ahead to all the things this year’s Iowa State Fair has in store.
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The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the…
MoreHappy Monday and less than two weeks until the Iowa State Fair!
Are you looking for a way to unleash your creativity in a cool setting during the Iowa State Fair? You can do just that with our morning or afternoon painting classes held in the Oman Family Youth Inn.
The Blue…
MoreIf you hear the sound of chainsaws at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, you’re likely listening to Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins, and Clint Henik carving their crowd-favorite woodcarvings on Expo Hill.…
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Only 16 days until the Iowa State Fair! With the Fair only a little over two weeks away I wanted to highlight some new things to look out for this year. Below are a few things I’m most excited about.
Ever since I was little, food has always been one of my favorite parts of the Fair. I remember walking around in my little pink crocs, carrying a turkey leg the size of my head!
Many of you have probably seen that the Fair has posted this year’s list of new foods. I don’t know about you,…
MoreThe Blue Ribbon Foundation cooked up significant fundraising success at the 2025 Corndog Kickoff Benefit Auction and Fair Food Grazing Party this past…
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If you’ve considered nominating an outstanding Iowan in your community for the Iowan of the Day Award, now is the time to make their State Fair dreams…
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