24 Aug 2017

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE’S EXPERT GRILL MASTERS RETURN TO THE GRILL US HOTLINE FOR THIRD AND FINAL TIME THIS SUMMER

By Vanessa Tostes

Experts Standing By to Answer Labor Day Weekend Grilling Questions

17 Aug 2017

Fantastic Fruit Rewarded in Iowa State Fair Contest

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Fruit crops were judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in the John Deere Agricultural Building sponsored by Alliant Energy.

Complete results below:

Summer Varieties

1) Louis Beck, Buckingham

Fall Varieties

1) Timeless Prairie Orchard, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

2) Bildens Apple Orchard, Elgin

Winter Varieties

1) Timeless Prairie Orchard, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

16 Aug 2017

Le Jardin Chef Wins Healthiest Competition at 2017 Iowa State Fair

By Katelyn Kostek
16 Aug 2017

Hy-Vee, Inc. Becomes First Midwest Retailer to Offer 100 Percent Responsibly Sourced Fresh and Frozen Seafood in All Stores

By Tara Deering-Hansen

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2017) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that 100 percent of its national brand frozen seafood is now responsibly sourced in compliance with its Seafood Procurement Policy.

07 Aug 2017

Iowa State Fair Food Department Adds 30 New Contests

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/04/2017) (readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair hosts the largest food department of any state fair and continues to grow with 30 new food contests this year- Nothing Compares to State Fair Thrills and food August 10-20, 2017.

Several notable contests will be making an appearance at this year's Fair including Spice it Up with Pampered Chef, 75th Anniversary Dessert, Hello Sally Lunn and a healthy contest in Healthy Creations a Variety of Veggies.

07 Aug 2017

Illinois State Fair to host Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition August 11-13

By Laurel Patrick

More than 15 craft brewers from across Illinois will compete for the right to create and brew the Official Bicentennial Beer

02 Aug 2017

2017 Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Winners

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/01/2017) (readMedia)-- Six wines made from Iowa-grown grapes won Double Gold awards in the Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Fair.

01 Aug 2017

Maple Frosted Candied Bacon Donuts

By Gretchen McLaughlin

The Machine Shed is featuring a new sweet treat at the Mississippi Valley State Fair this year - Maple Frosted Candied Bacon Donuts. The donuts are drizzled with a maple glaze and bacon pieces. The Machine Shed will be at the fair – located off of West Locust in Davenport. The fair runs from August 1st to the 6th.

01 Aug 2017

Maple Frosted Candied Bacon Donuts

By Gretchen McLaughlin

The Machine Shed is featuring a new sweet treat at the Mississippi Valley State Fair this year - Maple Frosted Candied Bacon Donuts. The donuts are drizzled with a maple glaze and bacon pieces. The Machine Shed will be at the fair – located off of West Locust in Davenport. The fair runs from August 1st to the 6th.

27 Jul 2017

Thunder Bay Grille Features Unique Items at the Mississippi Valley Fair!

By Anne Coffman

Thunder Bay Grille continues serving fair favorites at the Mississippi Valley Fair! They are expanding their menu to include unique new items and will continue to feature fair favorites with a Thunder Bay Grille twist! Be sure to come visit Thunder Bay Grille on the main road inside the front gate of the fairgrounds to enjoy!

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