Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with Barksdale's Iowa State Fair Cookies

DES MOINES, IA (08/03/2020) (readMedia)-- Nothing Compares to warm chocolate chip cookies from the Iowa State Fair! What better way to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day than with a bucket of famous Barksdale's Iowa State Fair cookies.

From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, you can drive into the Iowa State Fairgrounds and walk up to order a bucket of cookies from the new Barksdale's Iowa State Fair Cookie kitchen. Take a couple buckets to work or hide a few in the freezer for later.

For one day only, buckets will be discounted to $15. Cash and credit/debit cards are accepted.

Please follow all CDC recommendations for social distancing and hand washing. Admission and parking are free. Enter through Gate 2 on University and follow the signs to the new Barksdale's Iowa State Fair Cookie kitchen on Grand Ave. Discounted buckets are only available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 4, 2020. No pre-orders available and no limits on buckets per order.

Follow us on social media or visit www.iowastatefair.org for more information.

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The Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Because of safety and health concerns, the 2020 Iowa State Fair has been postponed until August 12-22, 2021. In the meantime, smaller activities include weekend food events, livestock shows, and other activities as allowed are being planned. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.