Events and Festivals

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (263+ words) Whiterock Conservancy is hosting the Iowa Star Party again this weekend, offering public night-sky viewing Saturday, Oct. 10. The evening’s program, led by the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers, begins at 7 p.m. at the conservancy’s Star Field Market On 30 Spook-Tacular Candy Bracket…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (281+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2026 Iowa State Fair has come and gone, but that doesn't mean fair officials have forgotten about it. 4,341 fairgoers completed surveys rating their experiences at the fair. 2,972 respondents provided additional comments for fair staff. Respondents gave the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (207+ words) CALLAHAN, Fla. – The Northeast Florida Fair will open Friday instead of Thursday because persistent rain has slowed setup and left the grounds too wet, fair officials said. The fair in Callahan is now scheduled to run Oct. 9-18. The gates will…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (51+ words) Despite the heat, Du Quoin State Fair sets new attendance record West Kentucky Star Despite the heat, Du Quoin State Fair sets record attendance Dolly's legacy shines as new museum opens in Nashville Fall wildfire hazard season is underway in…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (141+ words) DU QUOIN, Ill. (Heartland News) - A record number of visitors attended the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair. According to Governor JB Pritzker’s office, 287,058 guests attended the fair. That’s an increase of almost five thousand visitors that braved the heat to enjoy the…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (126+ words) NORTH CAROLINA, USA — There will be more than 80 new foods at the North Carolina State Fair this year, officials said Monday. According to the North Carolina State Fair, the following foods will make their debut in 2026: “Year after year, our…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (229+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — Fairgoers gave the 2026 Iowa State Fair high marks, but concerns about affordability and crowds are shaping their requests for next year. Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons shared the findings in a social media post summarizing 4,341 completed…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (217+ words) For the third year straight, the New Mexico State Fair saw more than 500,000 attendees. Preliminary numbers showed that 521,314 people attended to experience thrilling rides, eat uniquely delicious foods and local cuisine, and enjoy live concerts and rodeo action, as well…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (151+ words) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The 2026 New Mexico State Fair drew 521,314 people, marking the third straight year the event topped 500,000 attendees. State fair officials said flash sales, discount days and other lower-cost offers helped drive attendance. They said opening day featured $2 admission and rides....

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1144+ words) Jenny Fee and her husband, Eric, at Pageturners Bookstore. Jenny Fee and others are presenting Iowa Weird Vol. 2 at Wine, Witches and Brews 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Indianola Square. To the average person in the United States, Iowa may seem…...