The Iowa State Fair is an annual state fair held in Des Moines, Iowa and is one of the largest state fairs in the country.
The 2012 Iowa State Fair is August 9–19, celebrating the Fair's food with the theme "It's Fairlicious."
Read more about Iowa State Fair: History, Attractions, The Butter Cow, Concerts, Iowa State Fair Parade, Future Dates
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