Whether you're a one-and-done fairgoer or you'll be there every day, we've compiled this guide to help you make the most of ...

New this year, the Farmers Markets is showcasing the littlest creators. On the last day of the fair, Sunday, Aug. 17, kids ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for its bustling crowds, sizzling food stands, and hardworking vendors who create a sense of ...

The Iowa State Fair has introduced mobile barricades to prevent vehicles from entering crowded areas, inspired by a tragic ...

The Iowa State Fair honored Vietnam War veterans with a parade and concerts, marking 50 years since the conflict ended.

He's a legend behind the lens. The Iowa State Fair's cow chip throw is back, and KCCI’s Cortney Kintzer filmed it for the ...

In a celebration of the Iowa Lottery's 40th anniversary, hundreds of Iowa State Fairgoers set a Guinness World Record on Thursday for the most people scratching scratch cards simultaneously. The Iowa ...

The KCCI booth, located between Fun Forest Stage and the Agriculture Building, is bustling at the 2023 Iowa State Fair, where visitors have the chance to sit at our anchor desk and read the news.

The 4-year-old boar grew up alongside last year's big winner, the 1,420-pound Finnegan. Finnegan not only won last year's ...

» See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here. “It’s good money. I spend it on the fair whenever I get it,” said Drew Byers, ...

Pioneer Hall was packed Friday morning for the Iowa State Fair's beloved Husband Calling Contest, but this year, the event carried a somber note. For the first time, the contest was held without one ...

If you need a break from the bright lights and loud noises on the fairgrounds, you should take advantage of the ...