Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you!

You have deep-fried mac-n-cheese grilled cheese at the Iowa State Fair, bacon-wrapped waffle dogs at the Minnesota State Fair, and deep fried butter at the Texas State Fair.

The state fair is a summer reunion for Iowans that showcases agriculture and middle America, with a life-sized cow sculpted out of butter, vendors selling deep-fried treats, carnival rides and ...

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The Iowa State Fair Butter Cow will welcome animated characters from Pixar's "Toy Story" into the cooler this summer.

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon State Fair is marking its 160th anniversary with a special 24-hour "Sunny Savings Sale," offering general admission tickets for just $1.60. The sale runs from 9 a ...

The Iowa State Fair is known for unique fried foods and its biggest livestock competitions, but, there are a number of ways to win a famous blue ribbon. The Iowa State Fair kicks off Aug. 7 and ...

The Mississippi State Fair is one of Jackson's most highly anticipated annual events, bringing pig races, circus acts, rides and food vendors to the capital city each year. This year marks the ...

The 2025 Mississippi State Fair will be Thursday, Oct. 2, through Monday, Oct. 13, at the state fairgrounds in Jackson. What can I expect? Visitors can expect fair classics and a few new surprises.

The 2025 Mississippi State Fair will be Thursday, Oct. 2, through Monday, Oct. 13, at the state fairgrounds in Jackson. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.