Iowa State Fair

The Swine Barn renovation is under way!🐷 It’s the largest renovation in Fair history.

Fun fact: The south-central section that has been removed was a “temporary” wooden addition built after World War II when steel was not available. Don’t worry. It is finally being rebuilt with steel to match the rest of the barn.

Attention, Flea Market shoppers! We’re giving away $50 gift cards to four lucky shoppers. Be sure to enter in person for a chance to win🛒

Giveaway Details: Four $50 gift cards will be randomly drawn from entries on Saturday (Oct. 3) and Sunday (Oct. 4) during the Iowa State Fair Flea Market. Vendors are not allowed to enter.

"Dad, why is my sister's name Rose?"
"Because your mother loves roses."
"Thanks, Dad."
"No problem, Barksdale's State Fair Cookies." 🍪

New Podcast episode!🎙

Jeremy sits down with Maxwell and Amy to talk about a record-setting 2026 Iowa State Fair, what we're hearing from fairgoers, and the exciting projects helping shape the future of the Fair.

Listen at 👉 podbean.com/eas/pb-ibc3k-1b6a4ca
Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵

Which table would you sit at? 🤔

Table 1: Watermelon, Sky glider, Goat
Table 2: Turkey Leg, Giant Slide, Cow
Table 3: Corndog, Ye Old Mill, Pig
Table 4: Porkchop on a stick, Butter Cow, Horse

Some Fair moments are too good to stay in the lines 📸

Now that another great Fair is in the books, work has officially begun on renovations to our historic Swine Barn as part of the Back the Barns campaign.

This project is about preserving an important piece of our agricultural heritage while ensuring the barn can continue serving future generations. The improvements will help protect the history and character of this iconic building while providing the functionality needed to host the large livestock shows and agricultural events that are such an important part of our community.

See everything we have planned at 👉 iowastatefair.org/visit/fairgrounds-renovations

August 12 is just around the corner, right? Right?! 😭

It’s All That! The food, the fun, the competition, the traditions and the moments that make the Iowa State Fair one of a kind. From Fair favorites you’ve been counting down to all year to new experiences you won’t see coming, It’s All That is everything you love about the Fair—and then some. Join us August 12-22, 2027, for 11 days of big entertainment, new foods, friendly competition, time-honored traditions and plenty of Fair magic. It’s all happening at the Iowa State Fair. And really… you won't want to miss it!

Missed out on Iowa State Fair merch this year? No worries, you can still grab your favorites from the Iowa State Fair Store! 🎡✨

Shop here 👉 blueribbonfoundation.org/state-fair-store