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Experience Iowa's largest celebration, where tradition meets innovation! Enjoy thrilling rides, delicious fair food, live entertainment and competitions. Explore local crafts, agriculture, and competitions that showcase the best of our community. Join us for unforgettable memories and fun for all ages at the Iowa State Fair where Nothing Compares!

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Blank Park Zoo, celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026, is Iowa's only AZA-accredited zoo and the state's second-largest cultural attraction. Home to over 2,200 animals representing 200+ species, the Zoo inspires appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation year-round.