Congratulations to the Iowa State Fair for having some of the very best fair food in the entire COUNTRY! New Foods at the 2026 Iowa State FairIf you've ever been to the Iowa State Fair, then you know that one of the main attractions is the FOOD. The 2026 Iowa State Fair is set for August 13th through 23rd. You can read more and see photos of the top 11 new Iowa State Fair foods HERE. The Iowa State Fair was #3 on the list, coming in right behind the Wisconsin State Fair at #2 and the Minnesota State Fair at #1.