The Iowa State Fair has been named the third-best state fair in the country for festival food, according to Yelp’s newly released list of the “Top 10 State Fairs for Festival Eats.”
Only two fairs ranked ahead of Iowa:
- Minnesota State Fair
- Wisconsin State Fair
- Iowa State Fair
The rest of the Top 10 includes fairs in Texas, Indiana, New York, New England, Florida, Alaska, and Arizona.
Why Iowa Made the List
Food has always been one of the biggest attractions at the Iowa State Fair. Every year, visitors come from across the Midwest to sample everything from classic fair favorites to over-the-top creations you won’t find anywhere else.
The fair features nearly 200 food vendors and offers more than 50 different foods served on a stick, making it one of the country’s most iconic destinations for adventurous eaters.
New Foods Keep Fans Coming Back
Part of what makes the Iowa State Fair special is that there’s always something new to try…