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Happy State Fair Season! The 2026 Iowa State Fair is happening Thursday, August 13th through Sunday, August 23rd, and we've got everything you need to know before you head to Des Moines!

The 2026 Iowa State Fair is on its way, and that means 11 days of delicious fair food! This year's menu includes over 50 different foods on a stick!

You though July was busy? Wait until you see what August has in store! Check out a long list of August 2026 events in Eastern Iowa and beyond.

Earlier this month, we told you about more than 80 new foods that would be debuting at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. Now, you can pair those new foods with one of the new beverages!

WalletHub evaluated 148 of the nation's largest cities, and Cedar Rapids landed near the top of the list.

Courtlin went to a concert in Des Moines last week and stopped at six different bars, restaurants, and coffee shops while she was there!

The Iowa State Fair announced more than 80 new foods that would be debuting at the 2026 event this August, and Brain and I had the opportunity to try the top 11!

The 2026 Iowa State Fair is scheduled for August 13th through 23rd, and there are more than 80 new foods available! Check out all the things you'll be able to try at the 2026 event!

Bed Bath and Beyond is making a comeback--just not the way you remember.

Photos of Boo Bear line the walls at Black Cat Ice Cream, Iowa’s newly crowned best ice cream shop.