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Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair names new CEO
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair names new CEO
Jeremy Parsons previously worked for the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, but now he's taking over the top position in March for the fair's "Best Days Ever".
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair announces 2 more 2023 Grandstand acts
The fair announced Wednesday that Tyler Hubbard and For King & Country will be joining this year's Grandstand setlist.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair announces 2 more 2023 Grandstand acts
The fair announced Wednesday that Tyler Hubbard and For King & Country will be joining this year's Grandstand setlist.
Iowa State Fair
'Skyrocketing' price of supplies, labor leads Iowa State Fair to increase admission cost
This isn't the first price increase in recent memory. In 2020, advance tickets increased by $1, while tickets purchased at the gate increased by $2.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair will not be impacted by first-in-the-nation caucus loss, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for the fair says in part, "...Although politics have made an appearance on and off over the years, the Fair is more about making memories."
Iowa State Fair
Eric Church to return to Iowa State Fair after 16 years
Rising star Jackson Dean will open for Eric Church. The duo will perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Iowa State Fair
Eric Church to return to Iowa State Fair after 16 years
Rising star Jackson Dean will open for Eric Church. The duo will perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair set to announce 1st Grandstand artist
The Iowa State Fair will announce the first 2023 Grandstand performer today at 7 a.m.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair lemonade stand responds to being banned after accusations of underreporting sales
Dad's Old-Fashioned Lemonade has been at the state fair for more than 70 years.
Iowa State Fair
Officials reveal 2023 Iowa State Fair theme: 'Best days ever'
The 11-day celebration is Iowa's largest event of the year, showcasing food, agriculture and tradition.
Iowa State Fair
Longtime CEO of the Iowa State Fair Gary Slater announces retirement
The fair has experienced record attendance in recent years under Slater's leadership. Most recently, the fair marked an all-time one-day attendance record in 2022.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair names new CEO
Jeremy Parsons previously worked for the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, but now he's taking over the top position in March for the fair's "Best Days Ever".
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair announces 2 more 2023 Grandstand acts
The fair announced Wednesday that Tyler Hubbard and For King & Country will be joining this year's Grandstand setlist.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair announces 2 more 2023 Grandstand acts
The fair announced Wednesday that Tyler Hubbard and For King & Country will be joining this year's Grandstand setlist.
Iowa State Fair
'Skyrocketing' price of supplies, labor leads Iowa State Fair to increase admission cost
This isn't the first price increase in recent memory. In 2020, advance tickets increased by $1, while tickets purchased at the gate increased by $2.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair will not be impacted by first-in-the-nation caucus loss, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for the fair says in part, "...Although politics have made an appearance on and off over the years, the Fair is more about making memories."
Iowa State Fair
Eric Church to return to Iowa State Fair after 16 years
Rising star Jackson Dean will open for Eric Church. The duo will perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Iowa State Fair
Eric Church to return to Iowa State Fair after 16 years
Rising star Jackson Dean will open for Eric Church. The duo will perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair set to announce 1st Grandstand artist
The Iowa State Fair will announce the first 2023 Grandstand performer today at 7 a.m.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair lemonade stand responds to being banned after accusations of underreporting sales
Dad's Old-Fashioned Lemonade has been at the state fair for more than 70 years.
Iowa State Fair
Officials reveal 2023 Iowa State Fair theme: 'Best days ever'
The 11-day celebration is Iowa's largest event of the year, showcasing food, agriculture and tradition.
Iowa State Fair
Longtime CEO of the Iowa State Fair Gary Slater announces retirement
The fair has experienced record attendance in recent years under Slater's leadership. Most recently, the fair marked an all-time one-day attendance record in 2022.
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