Vendors
"Nothing Compares" to the range of vendors and exhibitors you’ll find at the Iowa State Fair!

The Iowa State Fair is home to more than 500 vendors offering a little something for everyone—from the most iconic Fair foods to one-of-a-kind crafts, the latest gadgets, and everything in between. Whether you’re looking for a deep-fried delight, a handmade treasure or your next favorite kitchen tool, you’ll find it here.
Food Vendors
Food is the main attraction for many Fairgoers! Each year, more than 200 food vendors dish out everything from traditional corn dogs and funnel cakes to creative new bites served on a stick. In fact, the Fair has become famous for offering over 50 foods on a stick, and dozens of new food items are introduced each year.
Shopping & Merchandise Vendors
Explore more than 400 commercial vendors located in the Varied Industries Building, under the Pavilion, the Shopper’s Mart, Walnut Center and in the Ag and Cultural Buildings. You'll find everything from hot tubs and gutters to hand-carved wooden spoons and local honey. It's a shopper’s paradise packed with demonstrations, deals and discoveries.
Agriculture & Livestock Vendors
The Fair’s deep agricultural roots mean you’ll also see vendors that support farming, ranching and rural life in the Ag Building, near the livestock barns, in the Machinery Grounds and in the Cattle Barn Foyer. Tractors, seed companies, livestock equipment and 4-H and FFA exhibitors all make up an essential part of the vendor experience. Don’t miss the Farmer’s Market near The Garden by the Animal Learning Center.
2025 Fair Vendors
- 2025 Food
- 2025 Food and Beer
- 2025 Inside Exhibits (not including Varied Industries Building)
- 2025 Inside Exhibits (Varied Industries Building)
- 2025 Merchandise Demonstrators
- 2025 Merchandise (not including Pioneer Hall)
- 2025 Outside Exhibits (Machinery Grounds, Varied Industries Building, DNR Area)
- 2025 Outside Exhibits (Non Machinery Grounds)
- 2025 Pioneer Hall Demonstrations and Working Displays
- 2025 Pioneer Hall Merchandise
- 2025 Walnut Center
Package Pickup
A courtesy package pick up service free to guests. Selected merchandise vendors in the Varied Industries Building, Grandstand Shopper’s Marts and Agriculture Building will be participating. Guests can make purchases and pick them up as early as 1-2 hours later at 1 of 5 gates of the guest’s choosing (5, 9, 10, 11 and 15). Gate 9 is the only location guests can either walk up or drive up (larger items) to retrieve their purchases. The other gates will be walk up only. Package pickup hours of operation are 8 a.m.-10 p.m. For questions about retrieving a package, guests can call 515-401-1595. The Iowa State Fair is not responsible for lost or damaged goods.