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Regional fairs are like the brand ambassadors of the people, culture and traditions of the associated locales. The Iowa State Fair is one such event that has transcended the historic upheavals and managed to carve a niche in the Iowan milieu. The Fair is held annually in the capital city of Iowa State Des Moines at the East Grand and East 30 th . The Iowa State Fair, though mainly intended to showcase the State’s agriculture and livestock, is also a portal into many of Iowa’s quirky pastimes courtesy events such as pigeon rolling , monster arm wrestling and cow chip throwing .

The Iowa State Fair has been testament to over a century and a half of history and was held for the first time a couple of years following the incorporation of the host city of Des Moines. The city was named after the Des Moines River, a French name literally translating in to the “river of monks”. Though the area of Greater Des Moines is home to over half a million residents, the area has also cradled Native American villages dating back some seven centuries.The 445 acre Fairgrounds became the Iowa State Fair’s permanent home in 1886 after it was fostered in various other cities in its first 30 odd growing years. The Fairgrounds also accommodate camp sites in a vast swath of land measuring some 160 acres and include some 1800 spots complete with water and power hook ups. The Blue Ribbon Foundation, established in 1993, has raised nearly $ 80 million for over a dozen renovations and new constructions.

Since the 1960s, each year round, the Iowa State Fair has been organized around particular Iowan themes such as “Knock Yourself Out” and “Only at the Fair”. The who’s who of the music industry have landed upon the fair, such as rock legends Metallica, Def Leppard and The Eagles to Bob Dylan and Elton John , as well as pop sensations Christina Aguilera and the Jackson Five and country crooners Garth Brooks and Reba McEntire . Upcoming ones include Ronnie Dunn, Train and Maroon Five amongst many others.Being a Mecca of sorts for festival goers, the Iowa State Fair has been clocking over a million faithful attendees since 2002.

They come for the State Fair Parade featuring some 200 floats, monster truck mash up races, the contests that range from singing and instrument playing to animal calling and wood chopping, as well as the three dozen odd carnival rides. Yes they even come for the sculptures, which are good enough to eat such as the ones made of canned goods and ones that you may eat if you dare your guts, such as the famous butter cow. The latter has been a mainstay of the State Fair for over a century and featured buttery imitations of Elvis “The King” Presley, Peanuts characters, Tiger Woods and even a Harley-Davidson motorcycle replica churned out by designer Norma Lyon. So book your Iowa State Fair Tickets now to wallow in some world class music and feast on edibles on offer on some 600 stalls and exhibits.