DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair has released a list of competitions that will be held during the 2026 fair in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. During his inauguration address, President ...

The Florida State Fair is preparing to shine brighter than ever in 2026 as it celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic theme, festive entertainmen ...

The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.

In 2025, more than 1.9 million people attended the Minnesota State Fair.

With fair season in full swing, attendees typically enjoy everything old and new that their state fair has to offer. But of all the states and all the fairs, which one is the top rated to attend? The ...

The 2025 State Fair of Texas saw its lowest attendance numbers since 2021.

There's something for everyone at a state fair — petting zoos, live music, fried foods. For many states in the U.S., summer to fall is the season for the annual state fair. The country's first state ...

The New Mexico State Fair runs from September 4 through 14 at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque.Here's everything you need to know about the event.Fair Hours:10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday10 a.m. - ...

How does the Utah State Fair stack up against other state fairs across the country? Jim Chew, who has been to 23 in his quest to hit all 50, gives Utah a rating of seven out of 10. That’s pretty ...

Across the country, state fairs are pulling in millions of visitors and pumping new life into the tourism economy. California, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Michigan all reported major ...

Tim Thibodeaux, who works for Midway Operations, unties Big Tex’s scarf after the State Fair of Texas on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Fair Park in Dallas. Christine Vo / Staff Photographer State Fair ...