The Bird's Nest at the Iowa State Fair

07/21/2026

We’re getting amped up for the fair!🐥☀️
Check out the FREE LIVE MUSIC schedule at the MidAmerican Energy Stage this year! It’s the perfect place to plop down and enjoy your deep fried pb&j😋🎶

07/15/2026

Thank you to all of those that filled out our hiring form!🤩☀️
Due to the overwhelming amount of wonderful candidates, we will be hosting a JOB FAIR this coming Friday, July 17th from 1pm to 4pm for The Bird’s Nest and Midwest Dairy!🐥🍦
Join us at The Bird’s Nest within the fairgrounds (located at the top of the hill right by the MidAmerican Energy Stage!) to fill out an application and chat with management. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/09/2026

Hey there, Iowa State Fair friends!🤩☀️
Looking for an opportunity to work at The Bird’s Nest or Midwest Dairy this year at the fair? Here’s your chance!🐥
Fill out the form below to apply, and if management is interested, they’ll reach out!🎉
🔗https://forms.gle/s8uG5jb6BXBzFR2A9

01/02/2026

Happy 2026 ISF Family!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

11/13/2025

Trying to find that perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer?? Iowa State Fair 2026 tickets and attractions are on sale NOW!

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Find your Fair Spirit this holiday season with 2026 Iowa State Fair gifts —and save! Fair admission, Giant Slide and Ye Old Mill tickets, plus cups and buckets of Barksdale’s State Fair Cookies make perfect presents for every Fair fan.

Order using the link below👇

11/11/2025

THANK YOU to all who have served 🇺🇸

08/18/2025

AND THAT’S A WRAP!🐔☀️
Thank you so much to everyone that joined us during the Iowa State Fair this year. We’ve already got a BUNCH of new, exciting ideas for next year that we can’t wait to share with you! See ya next time😉🎉

08/17/2025

Time is ticking!⏰🐔
Enjoy the best beer and bites at the fair with us as we round out the day☀️