DES MOINES, Iowa - There is always some friendly competition at the Iowa State Fair. That includes the contests to see who can blow the biggest bubble with bubblegum and the pie eating contest.

» See all of our Iowa State Fair coverage here.. Judges measure each competitors bubble. One of the second place finishers told KCCI it was her first time competing.

Hot Cheetos are all the rage at the Iowa State Fair, including this fried pretzel smothered with nacho cheese and Flamin' Hot Cheeto crumbles ($8). Linh's thought bubble: It looked like something ...

There was plenty of fun to be had on day 8 of the Iowa State Fair. Kids had a bubble gum-blowing competition, local celebrities had a pie-eating contest and there was a horse show.

The fair runs 11 days from Aug. 8-18. The annual parade kicks things off on Aug. 7 in downtown Des Moines. According to fair officials, fairgoers can try the new drinks and collect badges in the ...

There was plenty of fun to be had on day 8 of the Iowa State Fair. Kids had a bubble gum-blowing competition, local celebrities had a pie-eating contest and there was a horse show.

Her children are big fans of bubble gum — the bubble gum contest is their favorite Iowa State Fair contest each year. “I’m a big kid at heart,” she said. “This is not something for a ...

The Iowa State Fair returns this Aug. 8-18 with music, butter cows and of course, new foods. This year brings a bumper crop of 84 new dishes that will make their debut at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

The Iowa State Fair returns in mid-August with music, butter cows and of course, new foods. This year brings a bumper crop of 84 new dishes that will make their debut in 2024. This year looks very ...

DES MOINES, Iowa - There is always some friendly competition at the Iowa State Fair.That includes the contests to see who can blow the biggest bubble with bubblegum and the pie eating contest.