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Iowa State Fair
About Us:
The internationally acclaimed 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. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. It is the true heartbeat of the Midwest, unequaled and unduplicated.
The Iowa State Fair, the inspiration for the original novel “State Fair” by Iowan Phil Stong, three motion pictures and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical, is without a doubt the country’s most famous state fair.
Mission Statement:
To celebrate Iowa’s agricultural heritage by providing a quality environment and facilities to further education and to offer entertainment and competition for all ages. Offer opportunities for individual growth for all involved.
Recent News
State Library of IowaMonday Morning Eye-Opener News -June 2023
Summer Skills Camp The summer season is here and with it the always anticipated Summer Reading Programs in libraries across the state. As your staff gets into the swing of summer, remember that Brainfuse has a fun resource to compliment…
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The internationally acclaimed 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. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the…
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The internationally acclaimed 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. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the…
Read More »State to Inspect Food Vendors, Amusement Games at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) will be onsite this week on the state fairgrounds to conduct inspections of Iowa State Fair food vendors and concession games. DIA food safety specialists from the Food and…
Read More »Step into History at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and Healthiest State Initiative to lead fair’s 8th annual historical walking tour DES MOINES – Iowans are invited to take a healthy step forward by stepping back in time. The 8th annual Iowa State…
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