Fair Food Finder

June 6, 2019
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Food is one of the main attractions at the Iowa State Fair! Because of this, many Iowans, me included, look forward to the new food options that will be added to the concessions every year. What will the best food on-a-stick be and what will be my new favorite? However, with nearly 200 food stands and over 80 items available on-a-stick, one problem that I have found over the years is that I never could find the foods that I was looking for. In the past few years, the Iowa State Fair and the Des Moines Register have partnered to find a solution to food finding with their Fair Food Finder app. This app is compatible with all devices and can be downloaded from the app store on your phone.

The Iowa State Fair Food Finder app is separated into foods, vendors, and events. When clicking on a specific section you can then choose what you are looking for. If you want a 4-leaf Clover Cooler you would click on this item. The app then brings up a map with red dots marking where the item can be found. Now you know that you can get your 4-leaf Clover Cooler at the Ag Building or the Cultural Center.

Another app to download for this year’s Fair is the new Official Iowa State Fair App which will be available to download in July. This new app will let you access the daily schedule, Grandstand shows, purchase admission tickets, and participate in the photo hunt. You don’t want to miss out on any of the Iowa State Fair action!

Lastly, to stay up to date with the latest Iowa State Fair news, you can receive text alerts.

Text FAIR to 75782 for special offers, updates on concerts and daily activities, weather alerts and more.
Text BABY to 75782 to receive updates when new babies are born at the Animal Learning Center.

There is only 62 days until the 2019 Iowa State Fair and I am so excited. Get prepared by downloading these apps and signing up to receive text alerts. By doing these things you will make the most out of your Fair experience!