A "Just for Fun" Fair Photo Dump

Catching up on my 365 with a million fair photos totally works right?!


When your family plans the timing of their trip to see you around wanting to come to the fair, you know it's legit. The Iowa State Fair was one of the first big "Iowa adventures" we did after moving here in 2018. We loved it, the kids loved it, my family loved it and it was a great time!


B was so little the last time we went, and at one point she randomly broke out in a heat rash! I feel like I didn't take many photos then so this year I tried to bring my camera out one day and capture some iPhone shots too. I hate the heat, but I love the colors, the food, the smiles, the fun, and memories made at the fair this year!

Carnival goers enjoying a fast-spinning orange ride at an outdoor fair.
Neon-lit Iowa State Fair entrance signs glowing brightly at night.
Close-up view of colorful carnival game prizes displayed behind protective barriers.
Loaded nachos in aluminum container with toppings and plastic forks at an outdoor event.
Crowded fairground walkway with colorful vendor stands and fluffy white clouds overhead.
Vintage-style carnival motorcycle ride with red and chrome details under a striped canopy.
Person climbing a white outdoor rock climbing wall against blue sky.
Riders enjoying a brightly colored carnival ride with pink and green decorative panels.
Colorful carnival game booths with vibrant signs and decorations line a fairground midway.
Colorful ski lift chairs against bright blue sky overlooking a fairground.
Fairgoers enjoying bumper cars at an amusement park ride attraction.
Close-up view of white plastic seats on an amusement park ride.
Large inflatable orange duck mascot displayed at an outdoor event.
Bright carnival rides and game stalls with neon signage against a blue summer sky.
Colorful amusement park ride with orange seats spinning in motion at a carnival.
Colorful mural featuring farm animals including horses, cows, and roosters on turquoise background.
Thrill seekers enjoying an upside-down moment on a turquoise amusement park ride against blue sky.
Pink Iowa State Fair directional marker on pavement with fairgoers walking in the background.
Interactive Google exhibit displays featuring green and white design elements in a modern indoor space.
Families walking through a colorful fairground with rides and attractions.
Row of nursing piglets feeding at a metal enclosure, likely at a county fair or farm exhibit.
White canopy structures against a bright blue sky at an outdoor event.
People enjoying a colorful carousel ride with decorative horses at a carnival or fair.
Visitors walking along a crowded carnival midway with game booths and attractions.
Carnival ride with purple and pink structural elements against bright blue sky.
Amusement park thrill ride spinning through the air against cloudy sky.
Yellow and green giant slide with multiple lanes at an outdoor carnival.
Hand holding Fairfield themed amusement park tickets against a blue summer sky.
Passengers seated under a white awning on what appears to be a carnival ride or transport.
Riders enjoying a classic orange carnival ride with spinning seats at an outdoor fair.
Window display featuring white silhouettes of musicians playing instruments in a retail storefront.
Festive carnival flags and banners wave above crowded fairground attractions.
Yellow and blue Iowa state fair banner or tent top against cloudy sky.
Space-themed photo opportunity board with USA and FFA text at a carnival.
Colorful carnival ride with bright umbrellas and decorative elements against a blue sky at an amusement park.
Two people enjoying a sunny day at an amusement park with blue sky in the background.
Children sitting inside a vintage train car display at a museum or exhibition.
Colorful Magic Maze carnival attraction with festive flags and waiting crowd at a fairground.
Orange carnival ride with decorative lights spinning against a bright summer sky.
Riders on a vintage train ride passing by historical murals depicting railroad scenes.
Horse and riding equipment displayed near a brick building at a fair.
Large yellow and green slide attraction at a carnival with 'Slide' signage.
Colorful street art mural featuring whimsical animal characters painted on an outdoor wall.
Visitors watching colorful overhead ski lift chairs moving across a sunny fairground.
Long Google logo painted on a beige wall with colorful letters.
Passengers enjoying a ride on a carnival attraction with blurred fairground in background.
Ornate carnival carousel canopy with decorative trim against a blue sky.
Rows of plush stuffed animals and carnival prizes on display at a fair game booth.
Fairground visitors walking past blue metal railings and carnival attractions.
Colorful carnival game with hot dog shaped targets on red and rainbow striped lanes.
A joyful moment captured on a classic carousel ride at a carnival.
Overhead carnival skyride with colorful passenger cars framed by sunlit tree leaves.
People walking through a summer fair wearing colorful casual clothing.
Panoramic view of a crowded state fair midway with a ferris wheel visible in the distance on a sunny day.
Young calves resting in a barn stall with hay bedding at a farm exhibit.
White metal framework of a Ferris wheel against a bright blue sky with puffy clouds.
People walking through a sunny carnival midway with rides in the background.
Person enjoying a beverage while sitting near a tree at an outdoor event.
Educational display showing horse height measurements against a brick wall.
Two climbers scaling an outdoor climbing wall with safety harnesses.
Family enjoying a day at the carnival with a large stuffed koala bear prize.
Children's feet in motion while playing at an outdoor carnival.
Group of fairgoers walking along a paved pathway at an outdoor event.
View of brick buildings and walkways at a busy fairground.
Children riding on a traditional merry-go-round carousel with white horses at an amusement park.
Colorfully painted height measurement markers against a brick wall.
Entrance to the Tilt-A-Whirl carnival ride with colorful signage and flags.
Excited riders screaming with joy on a carnival ride against cloudy sky.