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!
Dairy foods will be front and center at The Dairy Barn, which is one of the Iowa State Fair’s most popular concessions and owned by Iowa’s dairy farm families. The building, located north of the cattle barn, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Dairy Barn serves shakes, milk and hand-dipped ice cream. In addition, hand-dipped ice cream will be served at the second Dairy Barn location, which is in the Ag Building