News from Iowa State Fair

• Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Park Events in 2026
  Thursday April 16, 2026 at 11:07 am
• In Honor of 250 Years: The Iowa State Fair Unveils Special Events and Commemorative Displays
  Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Free Grounds Entertainment Includes a Mix of Fair Favorites and New Acts for 2026
  Thursday April 09, 2026 at 10:57 am
• PRCA Championship Rodeo at the Iowa State Fair
  Tuesday April 07, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Two More Grandstand Shows Announced: Staind and BigXthaPlug
  Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 07:57 am
• Two More Grandstand Shows Announced: Staind and BigXthaPlug
  Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 07:57 am
• 2026 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Award Entries Now Open
  Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 10:57 am
• 2026 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Award Entries Now Open
  Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 10:57 am
• TLC, Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue Announced for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Monday March 23, 2026 at 10:24 am
• Iowa State Fair Announces Parking Improvements and New Free Park-and-Ride Option for 2026
  Thursday March 19, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Cupcake Decorating with Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts
  Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Save Big with the New Advance Thrill Pass at the Iowa State Fair
  Thursday March 12, 2026 at 10:57 am
• The Red Clay Strays and AJR Concerts Announced on the Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Wednesday February 18, 2026 at 07:57 am
• Pastry 101: Learn Sweet Basics with Jess Desserts
  Tuesday February 17, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Riley Green Added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Lineup
  Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 07:57 am
• Win Red, White or Blue at the Iowa State Fair's America 250 Celebration
  Thursday January 22, 2026 at 10:57 am
• Farm to Table Valentine's Meal with Grant Gillon
  Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 11:00 am
• Opening and Closing Nights Announced for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 07:57 am
• Opening and Closing Nights Announced for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 07:57 am
• Iowa State Fair Board Elections
  Monday December 15, 2025 at 12:27 pm
• Lainey Wilson and Rod Stewart Announced for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 07:57 am
• Lainey Wilson and Rod Stewart Announced for the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand
  Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 07:57 am
• Sourdough Baking with Gretchen Wilson of Freshly Baked Bliss
  Tuesday December 09, 2025 at 10:57 am
• Iowa State Fair Earns International Industry Honors
  Friday December 05, 2025 at 10:57 am
• State Fair Cookie Dough Sale - One Day Only Until It's Gone
  Wednesday December 03, 2025 at 10:59 am