DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — If you've ever wondered how your food makes it to the dinner table, you're in luck. On Friday, August 16, 2019, noon-2PM, you can join Iowa farmers at the Iowa State Fair's dinner table in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion. Five-hundred people — lucky winners — will enjoy sitting around the dinner table with Iowa farmers to ask food-questions like, How do eggs get their color, or, What are organic foods, GMO's, or antibiotics?

On June 5, former vice-president Joe Biden's presidential campaign confirmed to The Hill that Biden still supports the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal tax-payer funds for abortions (with exceptions). His opponents instantly piled on, hoping to erase his commanding lead in the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential primary polls.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 03, 2019) — School's out for the summer and so are summer savings for the Fair! Plan now to find your Fair Favorites at an affordable price, August 8-18. Discounted admission-tickets, family fun-packs, and Thrill Park ride wristbands are on sale now.

Advance Admission

Enjoy all the Fair has to offer at a discount. The advanced admission offer is the lowest admission price available and must be purchased before opening day, August 8.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Every August, the Iowa State Fairgrounds are the picture-perfect place to capture lifelong memories. Now is your chance to create a special day for an Iowan who goes above and beyond to make their community "photo-worthy." The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation needs your help in finding Iowans from across the state that demonstrate an honest work-ethic, while showing a sense of Iowa pride.