Attendance at the 2024 Iowa State Fair set a record at 1,182,682; Minnesota State Fair attendance was 1,925,904 in 2024.

Iowa State Fair's food traditions range from Pork Chop on a Stick to bacon-wrapped Iowa Twinkies, attracting politicians and over a million Americans. See the list of unusual favorites.

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To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you ...

The state fair is known for food on a stick, deep-fried treats and giant turkey legs. In 2001, a family attempted to visit ...

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As you read this, there’s a good probability that someone attending the Iowa State Fair is eating a Pork Chop on a Stick.

And as a candidate, he flew in a helicopter over the Iowa State Fair and took a bite from a pork chop on a stick.

See our thoughts on the top 11 new foods this year before you head out to the Iowa State Fair from Aug. 7-17 in Des Moines.

Step 1: Brown meats together in a pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain grease. Step 2: Mix onion, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes into pizza sauce. Add to pan of ...

From 2015: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump eats a pork chop on a stick and gives a thumbs up sign to fairgoers while campaigning at the Iowa State Fair on August 15, 2015 in Des ...