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During the Fair, The Kitchen, located in Maytag Family Theaters, is a popular demonstration kitchen for anything from cuts of meat to barbecue, cake decorating, charcuterie and cooking with honey. From November through April, watch for interactive, educational and fun cooking classes for all skill levels. Learn from local experts, using local products.
Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2 p.m.
Learn how to craft the perfect charcuterie grazing box and pour your own candle at a hands-on workshop on Sunday, November 16, at The Kitchen in the Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Filled with a variety of meats, cheese and other fun delicacies, this workshop is sure to give you everything you need to know about creating the perfect grazing box from getonboarddsm. You’ll also enjoy making your own 15-ounce candle with By Wisteria. With over 30 different fragrances and a wide variety of flowers, dried herbs, dried fruits and spices, you will create a one-of-a-kind, custom candle to take home.
Christmas Morning Magic with Chef Andrea Love
Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6 p.m.
(90-minute session)
Christmas morning magic makes memories to last a lifetime. In this festive class, you will learn to prepare delicious make-ahead dishes that let you relax and savor the holiday. We will prepare scones (cranberry orange and cinnamon apple), egg bake, potato sausage, and hot cocoa. Enjoy samples during class and take home recipes, tips and tricks, and a jar of hot cocoa mix. Participants will also take home a four-pack of take-and-bake scones.
Registration opens November 12, 2025.