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Fried food, hot temperatures, and fierce competition between babies — the Iowa State Fair has just about everything.

Some of the big contest winners at the 2023 Iowa State Fair joined KCCI on stage Friday.

Annie Clements is a Nashville-based bassist touring with singer-songwriter Maren Morris — Thursday night's Grandstand headliner. But on Thursday morning Clements was a champion yodeler.

Take a listen to what a championship whistler can do.

Temps are climbing into the mid-90s Saturday, so make sure you know where to find shade and air conditioning on the Iowa State Fairgrounds before seeing Ben Harper and The Chicks.

It's hip-hop's turn at the Iowa State Fair when award-winning rapper and actor Ludacris takes the Grandstand stage Friday night.

“Refreshing and filling, it’s one of the best meals on a really hot day because the lobster is served cool, and the toasted roll provides a nice crunch," KCCI reporter Beau Bowman said after having a lobster roll from JR's Southpork Ranch.

Is Tuesday the day you pick pickles for a meal and pair the Crunchy Cool Ranch Pickle on a Stick with a side of Dill Pickle-Flavored Cheese Curds?

KCCI Meteorologist Zane Satre shares a brief history lesson about weather during the Iowa State Fair.

Free Hairball concert at the Knapp Amphitheater? Say less.