Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — The Iowa State Fair is getting into the celebration of America’s 250th birthday with some special categories in its annual competitions.
State Fair spokesperson Mindy Williamson says it’s similar to what they did for the country’s 200th birthday.
Williamson says they are letting people know about the competitions now so they can prepare.
Williamson says they will have special 250 ribbons and some extra prizes.
Williamson says the celebration gives you a lot of options for the things you enter.
Williamson says there is a possibility that Iowans who entered the special contest 50 years ago could be entering again this time around.
Williamson says the State Fair will be announcing some other special things they are doing for the America 250 celebration as it gets closer.
The 2026 Iowa State Fair will run from August 13 through August 23.
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