Joe's NeighborhoodMagic and the Iowa State Fair“I don’t believe in gnomes,” my granddaughter says. It’s Iowa State Fair time. Listen, I am biased toward the Iowa State Fair. But, trust me, the Iowa State Fair will fill your magic bucket if you just sit back and don’t ask Siri. The Iowa State Fair forces you to be in the moment and to look closely — that’s why you bought the ticket.