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August 7-17, 2025

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Food is one of the main attractions at the Iowa State Fair! The Fair boasts nearly 200 food stands and over 50 delectable items available on a stick.

What's New

The Iowa State Fair is known for fun, interesting and delicious food. Find out what new and exciting foods will be found at this year's Iowa State Fair

    See What's New

    Iowa State Fair New Foods

    Vendors

    Learn which food stands have your favorite foods and where they are located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

    • Watch for information about vendors for the 2025 Iowa State Fair!
    Iowa State Fair Food Vendors

    Food on a Stick

    The saying "If you can find it at the Fair, you can find it on a stick" is true. With over 50 mobile foods on a stick, which one(s) will you try?

    Food on a Stick

    Enjoy a corn dog at the Iowa State Fair

    Value Priced Food Items

    Check out the best deals at the Iowa State Fair. There are hundreds of foods all over the Fairgrounds, and you can find foods that the whole family will enjoy for an affordable cost!

    See the Value

    2019 Best New Deal Winner: The Cookies and Cream Wonder Bar ($4)

    Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

    Cups and buckets of chocolate chips are a must-have at the Iowa State Fair Learn about Barksdale's State Fair Cookies.

    Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

    Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

    Best New Food Contest Winners

    Past People’s Choice Award winners include:

    • 2013: Shrimp Corn Dog - Zag's Po Boys
    • 2014: Funnel Cake on a Stick - multiple vendors
    • 2015: The Rib Shack - Ultimate Bacon Brisket Bomb
    • 2016: Iowa Turkey Federation – Not Your Mamma’s Taco
    • 2017: Steer ‘N’ Stein – Pork Almighty
    • 2018: Applishus – Apple Eggroll
    • 2019: G Mig’s Wrap Stand – Georgie’s Roast with the Most Wrap
    • 2021: Cluckin’ Coop by the Iowa Egg Council/Iowa Poultry Association – Chicken Egg Salad with Fry Bread
    • 2022: The Rib Shack – The Finisher
    • 2023: What's Your Cheez - Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese
    • 2024: Winn & Sara's Kitchen - Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll

    Gluten Friendly Options

    With the help of the Central Iowa Celiac Connection, see a list of specific vendors that offer gluten friendly options at the Iowa State Fair:

    • Big Acai Bowl
    • Campbell's Corn Dogs (E. of Triangle, S. of Service Center)
    • Completely Nuts
    • Iowa Pork Producers
    • Iowa Fruit/Vegetable Growers
    • Ford’s Concessions
    • Midwest Dairy Association
    • Hill Concessions
    • Hockridges
    • Mexican Corn Stand
    • Nitro Ice Cream
    • Iowa Turkey Federation
    • The Salad Bowl/Applishus
    • Chicken City
    • Beattie’s Melon Patch
    • The Rib Shack
    • Dawghouse Concessions
    • Zag’s Popcorn
    • Zag's Po-Boy
    • Steer 'N Stein
    • The Nut Farm
    • Destination Grille
    • Whatcha Smokin' BBQ
    • Island Noodles

    For those with gluten sensitivities, please be aware that while we strive to offer gluten-friendly food options, we cannot guarantee that these foods are completely gluten-free due to potential cross-contamination. We recommend that individuals with severe gluten allergies exercise caution and consult with food vendors directly about their preparation practices.