http://readme.readmedia.com Breaking News from readMedia en-us Copyright readMedia 2026 21383892 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:07 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Elwell-Family-Park-Events-in-2026/21383892 iowafr Iowa State Fair Iowa-State-Fair-Elwell-Family-Park-Events-in-2026 Get ready for action-packed outdoor entertainment in Elwell Family Park at the Iowa State Fair. The west outdoor events area opens with two new days of Wild West action with the Iowa State Fair PRCA Pro Rodeo, followed by Fair favorites Tractor Pu... http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Elwell-Family-Park-Events-in-2026/21383892 21381368 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:57:24 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/In-Honor-of-250-Years-The-Iowa-State-Fair-Unveils-Special-Events-and-Commemorative-Displays/21381368 iowafr Iowa State Fair In-Honor-of-250-Years-The-Iowa-State-Fair-Unveils-Special-Events-and-Commemorative-Displays In 2026, the Iowa State Fair is planning a full slate of special events, entertainment and competition to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Don't worry, your Fair favorites will be back-alongside many special one-time experiences, patrioti... http://readme.readmedia.com/In-Honor-of-250-Years-The-Iowa-State-Fair-Unveils-Special-Events-and-Commemorative-Displays/21381368 21377864 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:57:28 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Free-Grounds-Entertainment-Includes-a-Mix-of-Fair-Favorites-and-New-Acts-for-2026/21377864 iowafr Iowa State Fair Free-Grounds-Entertainment-Includes-a-Mix-of-Fair-Favorites-and-New-Acts-for-2026 Every corner of the 2026 Iowa State Fair will be packed with demonstrations, Iowa products, shopping, entertainment, rides, vendors, livestock and food. Grounds acts add a dynamic mix of returning favorites and exciting new acts in 2026, free with... http://readme.readmedia.com/Free-Grounds-Entertainment-Includes-a-Mix-of-Fair-Favorites-and-New-Acts-for-2026/21377864 21375271 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:57:27 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/PRCA-Championship-Rodeo-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair/21375271 iowafr Iowa State Fair PRCA-Championship-Rodeo-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair The 2026 Iowa State Fair is bringing the spirit and excitement of the Wild West to Elwell Family Park on August 13 and 14 at 1 p.m. with a cowboy-style kick-off celebration. Fairgoers can experience world class rodeo action at this elite, Professi... http://readme.readmedia.com/PRCA-Championship-Rodeo-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair/21375271 21371656 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:57:22 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug/21371656 iowafr Iowa State Fair Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug Rap, hip-hop, alternative rock, and grunge have been added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Staind with special guest Hoobastank will bring their gritty alternative sound to the stage on Monday, August 17. B... http://readme.readmedia.com/Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug/21371656 21371656 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:57:22 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug/21371656 iowafr Iowa State Fair Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug Rap, hip-hop, alternative rock, and grunge have been added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Staind with special guest Hoobastank will bring their gritty alternative sound to the stage on Monday, August 17. B... http://readme.readmedia.com/Two-More-Grandstand-Shows-Announced-Staind-and-BigXthaPlug/21371656 21367661 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:57:21 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open/21367661 iowafr Iowa State Fair 2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open The Iowa State Fair and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, are seeking entries for the 2026 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its 18th year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will be awarded to six Iow... http://readme.readmedia.com/2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open/21367661 21367661 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:57:21 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open/21367661 iowafr Iowa State Fair 2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open The Iowa State Fair and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO Radio, The Big Show, are seeking entries for the 2026 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its 18th year of recognizing outstanding farm families, will be awarded to six Iow... http://readme.readmedia.com/2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Way-We-Live-Award-Entries-Now-Open/21367661 21366642 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:24:53 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/TLC-Salt-N-Pepa-with-En-Vogue-Announced-for-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21366642 iowafr Iowa State Fair TLC-Salt-N-Pepa-with-En-Vogue-Announced-for-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand The ultimate throwback party tour is coming to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2026. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue are bringing the It's Iconic The Tour to the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday, August 18. http://readme.readmedia.com/TLC-Salt-N-Pepa-with-En-Vogue-Announced-for-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21366642 21361008 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:57:21 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Announces-Parking-Improvements-and-New-Free-Park-and-Ride-Option-for-2026/21361008 iowafr Iowa State Fair Iowa-State-Fair-Announces-Parking-Improvements-and-New-Free-Park-and-Ride-Option-for-2026 The Iowa State Fair is introducing several parking and traffic improvements for 2026 designed to make getting to and from the Fairgrounds smoother and safer. http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Announces-Parking-Improvements-and-New-Free-Park-and-Ride-Option-for-2026/21361008 21359909 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:57:21 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Cupcake-Decorating-with-Gloria-Olson-of-Glorious-Desserts/21359909 iowafr Iowa State Fair Cupcake-Decorating-with-Gloria-Olson-of-Glorious-Desserts Learn the art of cupcake decorating with Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts, LLC, during this hands-on class on April 25, 2026, in The Kitchen at the Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Participants will discover fun and creative ... http://readme.readmedia.com/Cupcake-Decorating-with-Gloria-Olson-of-Glorious-Desserts/21359909 21355817 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:57:22 -0400 http://readme.readmedia.com/Save-Big-with-the-New-Advance-Thrill-Pass-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair/21355817 iowafr Iowa State Fair Save-Big-with-the-New-Advance-Thrill-Pass-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair Save money on rides and games now for the 2026 Iowa State Fair! This year, the Iowa State Fair is introducing a simple option, the Advance Thrill Pass. This pass gives Fairgoers an easy way to score big savings on rides and games. http://readme.readmedia.com/Save-Big-with-the-New-Advance-Thrill-Pass-at-the-Iowa-State-Fair/21355817 21325439 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:57:23 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/The-Red-Clay-Strays-and-AJR-Concerts-Announced-on-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21325439 iowafr Iowa State Fair The-Red-Clay-Strays-and-AJR-Concerts-Announced-on-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand Get ready for two more unforgettable nights on the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2026! http://readme.readmedia.com/The-Red-Clay-Strays-and-AJR-Concerts-Announced-on-the-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21325439 21322302 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:57:29 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Pastry-101-Learn-Sweet-Basics-with-Jess-Desserts/21322302 iowafr Iowa State Fair Pastry-101-Learn-Sweet-Basics-with-Jess-Desserts Roll up your sleeves and step into the kitchen for Pastry 101 with Jess Desserts on March 21, 2026, in the Kitchen at the Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. In this hands-on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of cre... http://readme.readmedia.com/Pastry-101-Learn-Sweet-Basics-with-Jess-Desserts/21322302 21249556 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:57:21 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Riley-Green-Added-to-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand-Lineup/21249556 iowafr Iowa State Fair Riley-Green-Added-to-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand-Lineup If you're picking a country show of the summer, make sure this is the one! Country chart-topper Riley Green is coming to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, August 20 with special guest Mackenzie Carpenter. The "You Look Like You Lov... http://readme.readmedia.com/Riley-Green-Added-to-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand-Lineup/21249556 21233218 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:57:23 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Win-Red-White-or-Blue-at-the-Iowa-State-Fairs-America-250-Celebration/21233218 iowafr Iowa State Fair Win-Red-White-or-Blue-at-the-Iowa-State-Fairs-America-250-Celebration In 2026, the Iowa State Fair is proud to be celebrating America's 250th birthday, August 13-23. The theme, Fair Spirit, announced in late 2025, will mark a once-in-a-generation celebration that honors the country's history while highlighting Iowa'... http://readme.readmedia.com/Win-Red-White-or-Blue-at-the-Iowa-State-Fairs-America-250-Celebration/21233218 21222562 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:46 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Farm-to-Table-Valentines-Meal-with-Grant-Gillon/21222562 iowafr Iowa State Fair Farm-to-Table-Valentines-Meal-with-Grant-Gillon Sweep your Valentine off their feet with an unforgettable evening of fine dining and Fair flair as private chef Grant Gillon, winner of MasterChef: United Tastes of America with Gordon Ramsay, presents an exclusive, locally sourced, four-course Va... http://readme.readmedia.com/Farm-to-Table-Valentines-Meal-with-Grant-Gillon/21222562 21198903 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:57:21 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21198903 iowafr Iowa State Fair Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand The Iowa State Fair is setting the stage for a strong start and finish to the 2026 Grandstand lineup, with standout performances for both opening and closing nights. Opening night, Thursday, August 13, kicks things off in a big way with country h... http://readme.readmedia.com/Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21198903 21198903 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:57:21 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21198903 iowafr Iowa State Fair Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand The Iowa State Fair is setting the stage for a strong start and finish to the 2026 Grandstand lineup, with standout performances for both opening and closing nights. Opening night, Thursday, August 13, kicks things off in a big way with country h... http://readme.readmedia.com/Opening-and-Closing-Nights-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21198903 21134709 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:27:20 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Board-Elections/21134709 iowafr Iowa State Fair Iowa-State-Fair-Board-Elections During the annual State Agricultural Convention, held December 14, 2025, in conjunction with the Association of Iowa Fairs Conference, elections were held for positions on the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors. http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Board-Elections/21134709 21132453 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:57:20 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21132453 iowafr Iowa State Fair Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand The countdown to the 2026 Iowa State Fair is officially on - and we're kicking things off with two unforgettable Grandstand concerts! http://readme.readmedia.com/Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21132453 21132453 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:57:20 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21132453 iowafr Iowa State Fair Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand The countdown to the 2026 Iowa State Fair is officially on - and we're kicking things off with two unforgettable Grandstand concerts! http://readme.readmedia.com/Lainey-Wilson-and-Rod-Stewart-Announced-for-the-2026-Iowa-State-Fair-Grandstand/21132453 21132130 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:57:20 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Sourdough-Baking-with-Gretchen-Wilson-of-Freshly-Baked-Bliss/21132130 iowafr Iowa State Fair Sourdough-Baking-with-Gretchen-Wilson-of-Freshly-Baked-Bliss Elevate your baking with a hands-on class that will teach you how to create a basic loaf of artisan sourdough bread! The January 17 Kitchen class in the Maytag Family Theaters will teach you how to mix dough, fold and ferment it, shape and chill i... http://readme.readmedia.com/Sourdough-Baking-with-Gretchen-Wilson-of-Freshly-Baked-Bliss/21132130 21128367 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:57:26 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Earns-International-Industry-Honors/21128367 iowafr Iowa State Fair Iowa-State-Fair-Earns-International-Industry-Honors Demonstrating its continued leadership in the fair industry, the Iowa State Fair brought home multiple awards and honors from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Annual Convention, held December 1–4 in Denver, Colorado. http://readme.readmedia.com/Iowa-State-Fair-Earns-International-Industry-Honors/21128367 21127217 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:59:25 -0500 http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Fair-Cookie-Dough-Sale-One-Day-Only-Until-Its-Gone/21127217 iowafr Iowa State Fair State-Fair-Cookie-Dough-Sale-One-Day-Only-Until-Its-Gone Your favorite Iowa State Fair chocolate chip cookies are popping up just in time for the holidays! On December 6, 2025, swing by the Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds to stock up on pre-portioned, ready-to-bake c... http://readme.readmedia.com/State-Fair-Cookie-Dough-Sale-One-Day-Only-Until-Its-Gone/21127217