But we did it, Dear Reader. We found a satisfying blend of nourishment -- all less than $5 -- at the New York State Fair that ranged from the very basic to the sorta creative to the hmmm, what is ...

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The 2025 Iowa State Fair is Aug. 7-17. Learn more about how to buy tickets, who the grandstand acts will be, how to stay up-to-date and what new foods are debuting.

SPRINGFIELD — State officials ushered in the start of the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday with the annual unveiling of the butter cow. The sculpture is made of 800 pounds of unsalted butter ...

The Wisconsin State Fair announced it will be closed on Aug. 10. Find out how to get vouchers for 2026.

Ye Old Mill takes you on a trip down memory lane with the history of the Iowa State Fair. A ticket to ride will cost $3. While there, go across the street and pick up a free egg on a stick in the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Headed to the Grandstand? The Illinois State Fair is offering a few important reminders to know before you go. These updated safety protocols at the Grandstand will help ensure a ...

New York State Fair NYS Fair adds 9 new acts, experiences to 2025 grounds entertainment Published: Aug. 08, 2025, 10:22 a.m.

New Hampshire’s fair season is a time-honored tradition that’s been passed down through generations, and for many families, the fairgrounds remain a gathering place that connects the past with the ...

USA Today readers have named the Minnesota State Fair as the best in the country, with Iowa and Wisconsin following closely behind.

The 2025 Iowa State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 7. Find a full schedule, opening times, the forecast and more for Day 1 of the fair.

The 2025 Butter Cow, sculpted by Sarah Pratt and inspired by the theme “Adventure Awaits,” was unveiled at the Illinois State Fair this week, featuring a cow and an adventuring companio… ...