More than a century and a half after its founding, the Iowa State Fair is the state's central institution, event, and symbol. During its annual run each August,

More than 150 years old and still going strong, the Iowa State Fair is an American institution that wasrecently selected by bestselling author Patricia Schultz

"It's time for the Iowa State Fair! Every year, the people of Iowa gather to enjoy some of their favorite fair activities. Learn about them from A to Z!"

A pictorial and written history of one of the country's best agricultural fairs, the Iowa State Fair. Started in 1854, the Iowa State Fair continues to showcase