iowa state fair

The Iowa State Fair is the event that defines fairs as we know them in America. The grandstand line-up for the grand-daddy of fairs is shaping up as we get closer to the August 9th opening day. Daughtry, and Peter Cetera - former lead singer of the band Chicago - have been added to the line-up...

While the Mississippi Valley Fair is our local summer celebration, lots of folks like to take in its bigger cousin in Des Moines - the Iowa State Fair.  If you're one of those people, or know someone who is, then there's a great gift idea on sale today...

Jason Derulo has been announced as a grandstand performer during the 2016 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Derulo will hit the stage Sunday, August 14th.

I enjoyed my first trip to the Iowa State Fair this weekend. My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast, made tons of great memories, and--of course--sampled amazing food!

Charlie Puth & Life Of Dillon were scheduled to open for Meghan Trainor at the fair August 22nd, but Meghan had to cancel the remainder of her tour due to vocal cord surgery.

Meghan Trainor was scheduled to appear at the Iowa State Fair on August 22nd. However, a vocal cord injury has forced her to cancel the remainder of her summer tour.

One of my favorite things about living in Iowa is that we go all out when it comes to the State Fair: The rides, the concerts, the attractions (seriously, we have a butter cow), but especially THE FOOD! And the menu items keep getting crazier and crazier.

One of pop music's newest breakout stars will be performing at the Iowa State Fair! Meghan Trainor will be bringing Life Of Dillon & Charlie Puth with her to Des Moines August 22nd.

Adventureland Park in Des Moines has banned the use of selfie sticks on park grounds. Patrons were complaining about guests using them during shows, in crowded areas, and even trying to use them WHILE ON RIDES.