The 2026 Iowa State Fair is on its way, and that means 11 days of delicious fair food! According to the Iowa State Fair website, around 70% of fairgoers say they go for the FOOD. And, what says "Iowa State Fair" more than food on a stick?! BBQCourtlin CourtlinWalleye On A Stick via Facebook Walleye On A Stick via FacebookYummy Thing on a Stick - Johns Freaky FoodsZower Sour Tanghulu - Bao Bao's TanghuluThe 2026 Iowa State Fair will kick off this Thursday, August 13th and run through Sunday, August 23rd. Get our free mobile appAll of the Best New Fair Food Winners at the Iowa State Fair The Iowa State Fair has been hosting their Best New Fair Food Contest since 2013.