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FAIR SPIRIT: August 13-23, 2026 in Des Moines! #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit
Des Moines, IA
Joined July 2008
Learn how to craft the perfect charcuterie grazing box and pour your own candle at a hands-on workshop on Sunday, November 16, at The Kitchen in the Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Buy your tickets at 👉 https://t.co/wq5lKfOsWa
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The Fairgrounds have plenty to do this weekend 👏 🎁 ABATE’s Annual Toy Run Parade (Sunday only!) 🪵 Woodworking in America 2025 🏡 Iowa Home Expo #IowaStateFair
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From retro toys to well-loved cast iron cookware and funky old signage, you never know what you’ll find at the Flea Market! You may just fall in love with something unexpected 💛 The Flea Market is in the 4-H building and open until 3 p.m. today! #IowaStateFair
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FOUR reasons to swing by the Fairgrounds this weekend and not a single one involves a corn dog (shocking, we know 😄): 🏇 Iowa Arabian Horse Association 🛍️ October Flea Market 🎉 Fiesta for Education (Saturday only!) 🐑 Dakotaland Fall Harvest Sale (Sunday only!)
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The Smithsonian’s newest exhibit features prizewinning pieces from across the country, including the incredible handiwork of our very own Iowa exhibitors! Think quilts that tell family stories, perfectly preserved jams, and the iconic Butter Cow.
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One month later, and the Fair still tops the summer highlight reel. 🎡✨ Now we have to wait 336 days to see our Fair friends 😢 #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit
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As the nation approaches a landmark milestone, the Iowa State Fair is poised to play a part in the 250th anniversary of our Nation’s founding. From August 13 to 23, 2026, get ready to show your “Fair Spirit” with a theme fit for a once-in-a-generation celebration. #FairSpirit
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Photo dump of our new wrapped vehicle living its best Fair life: ✅ First-Time Fairgoer ✅ Chess champion (in its mind) ✅ Danced at the Grandstand #FairSweetFair #IowaStateFair
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We wanna hear from you! 💬 What made this year’s Fair extra sweet, and what could be even better next time? Give us your feedback using the link below to be entered for a chance to win 4 admission tickets, 1 parking pass and $50 in food tickets💛🎡 https://t.co/8N5hN7C33y
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Lose something at the Fair? Maybe one of the over 100 credit cards is yours? We still have items at the Public Safety Building. Please claim your items by Sept. 6. 📞 Call (515) 401-1614 to check if your item was turned in!
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We'd like to thank our Fairgoers once again for an amazing Fair Sweet Fair. The 2025 Fair was the 3rd most attended Fair with 1,160,121 total Fairgoers through our 11-day run. We hope to see everyone again next year Aug. 13-23. #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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The 2025 Iowa State Fair has officially wrapped up! Thank you for your excitement for FAIR SWEET FAIR; we'll see everyone again August 13-23, 2026 ❤️ #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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Congratulations to Aleesha Smith of Waterloo for winning the 65th Iowa State Fair Bill Riley Talent Search!🏆 Aleesha wowed the judges and crowd with her vocal solo, winning $10,000! #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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With a big day ahead, we apologize for the long lines at some of our gates as we try to get everyone safely into the Fair for the last two days of Fair Sweet Fair.
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Max and Amy talk all things Fair Live from the Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery once again. As we head into the final weekend, we talk about the highs and lows of the Fair along with what's to come in 2026. https://t.co/ANg26shE5q Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵
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🏆Your 2025 Best New Drinks🏆 Pink Pony Cooler at JRs SouthPork Ranch - Best New Drink With Alcohol Watermelon Lemonade at Jada Concessions - Best New Drink Without Alcohol #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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🏆Your 2025 Best New Food Winner🏆 The Bacon Chicken Ranch is the winner! This is the second year in a row that Winn and Sara's Kitchen has won the Best New Food! #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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This morning was a little quieter, a little calmer but still full of Fair fun 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Iowa State Fair! #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair
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Don't forget to vote for your favorite, voting for the 2025 Best New Food ends tomorrow! Choose between: The Scotcheroo Shake - Over The Top Three Little Pigs - Whatcha Smokin? BBQ Bacon Chicken Ranch Egg Roll - Winn & Sara's Kitchen Vote using the link below👇
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New LIVE episode of the Fair Podcast is out🎙️ We gather all corners of the Fair to see how everything is running halfway through. From board president to Barksdale's Cookie cashiers, this episode has it all. https://t.co/uvfdXaLVTx Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵
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