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Two young girls wearing butter shirts at the Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair

One of the country’s oldest and largest agricultural and industrial shows, the Iowa State Fair is dedicated to celebrating the state’s great agricultural heritage. Fairgoers enjoy incredible entertainment across several stages, thrilling amusement rides, delicious foods, and more. They also have several unique opportunities to learn more about dairy farmers and their dedication to providing quality care for their cows, communities, and the planet. Fairgoers can meet the iconic Iowa Dairy Princess and Princess Alternate, check out the life-size cow carved of butter, enjoy tasty frozen yogurt and ice cream, and more!

People lined up at Dairy Goodness Barn at the Iowa State Fair
Young child eating ice cream at Iowa State Fair
2025 Iowa State Fair butter carving
Two young girls wearing butter shirts at the Iowa State Fair
Siblings lined up in front of the butter cow at the 2025 Iowa State Fair