Iowa: A Day at the Iowa State Fair - Travel Vlog | What to Do, See, & Eat!

Iowa: A Day at the Iowa State Fair - Travel Vlog | What to Do, See, & Eat!
Welcome to Iowa… State #32 in our journey to all 50 states in a year! For our time in the Hawkeye State we decided to attend the state's largest event… The Iowa State Fair! We only had one day to experience this grand affair to the fullest, and that’s exactly what we did! From carnival rides that’ll make a grown man cry to every kind of food on a stick that you can imagine to life-sized butter sculptures and more, the Iowa State Fair made all of our state fair dreams come true!
Check out our “Know Before You Go: First Timer’s Guide to the Iowa State Fair” blog for tips on planning your visit! - www.adventures...
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Iowa: A Day at the Iowa State Fair | State 32/50 | Travel Vlog 2021
Filmed August 2021
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We’re Matt and Nat, a part time travel couple based out of Nashville, TN. Like everyone else, 2020 turned our world upside down. With more time on our hands than ever and multiple international trips canceled, we were left wondering what our 2021 travel plans would look like.
What we realized is that we wanted to see more of our own beautiful country, so we decided to set out on our biggest adventure yet… to see all 50 states in a year!
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[@tstouder]

we used to go there every year as a family. since I moved from Iowa, I really miss those time at the Iowa State Fair or Midwest Old Threshers. some of the best times spent.

[@ScottyGMusic]

"Our state fair is a great state fair; don't miss it, don't even be late!" There is even a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about the Iowa State Fair.

[@Huskrrrr]

The State Fair, great food and great people. You are getting the best of Iowa. I'm a Des Moines native.

[@AmericansAtLarge]

Aww… the kiss on the Ferris wheel! ☺️ So sweet!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww Thanks! We usually don't film those moments but it's nice to look back with these "home movies" lol 😊

[@chrisricher8596]

Iowa is a amazing place to live and visit. I LOVE IOWA BORN AND RAISED AND STILL LIVE.

[@kallistagilbert9095]

When I went this year I had the unlimited rides and my favorite was centerfuge

[@kallistagilbert9095]

Sorry I should have clarified this year is 2023

[@LTNye]

I've been to a handful of state fairs. My parents live the Wisconsin state fair best for the cream puffs and nothing else, but I absolutely love the Iowa State fair more than any other!

[@bpowell7999]

Ahh! I love your videos. Several times I thought "is she from Iowa???" and now I know you at least have a connection here! I've only been to the Iowa State Fair once.... which is pretty pathetic since I live in the Ingersoll neighborhood

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank you so much! 🥰🎉👌🏼 hahaha yep! My dad is an Iowan! Love Iowa! It was such a fun fair! That sweet corn 🌽 👌🏼🤣

[@joygibson484]

I'm so glad you all enjoyed the Iowa State Fair. My husband and I go every year....several times every year. You highlighted a couple of things I'm going to buy this year that I've never had. That's one fun thing about it: there's always something you haven't heard of and haven't eaten. I had a son born August 6th, and a daughter born the next year on August 2nd, and both were at the Iowa State Fair as newbies! Thanks for all the good comments about our state fair! Hope you come back!

[@azlobster79]

Guuuuys! Snacks 👍 fair food 👍 rides 👍 the peanut butter fluffer stuff 👍👍👍👍 I think my blood sugar is higher after watching haha! Nice to meet cousin Sarah 👋 lol Looks like you kids had a grand old time in Iowa.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ya'll that peanut butter fluffer stuff was sooo good! We had such a fun time at the Fair! It was a good time! Thanks so much for everything friends!

[@kevinkoehler6636]

Matt, I feel your pain. I realized that the older I get, I cannot ride crazy spin filled rides like I used to. Great video, I give you mad props for having a tough guy stomach to deal with those crazy rides.

[@seandgreen113]

Matt is an angel. I know from lots of personal experience that Nat can be…overly excited… at any fair or amusement park.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

😂I am sorry as a brotherI made you ride so many rides as a kid lol But thanks for being a good sport. Matt is the best! lol He is definitely an angel!

[@larrydeboer9398]

Love this is there a way to get this on DVD?

[@hawkeyereactions]

Thanks for coming to my home state! Glad you had a blast!

[@tomoneill477]

Loving your videos next best thing to being there. Laughed all the way thru it.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank so much for being on the adventure with us!

[@amalik_333]

Oh my goodness! I loved y’all video review of the fair! Me and a friend are going this August, can’t wait!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much for watching!! We hope y’all had an amazing time!😊

[@amalik_333]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat We definitely did, thanks!

[@grettagreen]

Natalie is a thrill junkie!!! Matt isn’t 😂😂 Food looked great 👍 Glad you had a fun time and the Iowa State Fair is by far the best!!! Seeing Sarah was so fun!!! What a surprise ❤️❤️❤️.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha you know me well! 😜😂 We had such a blast! It was great being back in my dads home state! Seeing Sarah made our day!

[@grettagreen1]

What great fun!!! Meeting your family member was FuN!!! Such great food and Nat is a adventure junkie 😂😂😂 Keeping us laughing as always!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

hahaha how do you know me so well!? haha I am a bit of an adventure junkie! lol Thanks so much for watching! We had a great time filming it!

[@mil8903]

I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve watched so many videos 💕💕💕💕 you guys are so cute you guys are so perfect for each other

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww We are so happy you found us & excited to have you on this adventure with us! We are so glad you think so, cuz we do too! haha We sure do have an amazing time together!

[@alishavilla7374]

Lol! Oh my goodness I had to laugh because my guy is just like Matt about fair rides. I feel ya!!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Glad I’m not alone! Lol -Matt

[@johngreen4900]

Makes me remember my childhood. Iowa state fair is the BEST and I've been to many. You make this so exciting and enjoyable. THANK YOU. Keep up the great blogs

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww love to hear that dad!! So happy you got to relive your childhood a little bit. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@reubenherrington4552]

Best vloggers ever! Love you two and that fair look so fun. Poor Matt , that’s true love…🤣🤣 Matt that pork chop looked amazing. Keep up the awesome work, have fun and God bless🙏👍🍖✈️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww you are the best Reuben!! How have you been doing friend?! We sure had a blast there! Hahaha Matt was a champ! 😂😂😂 Thanks so much for taking the time out to watch & comment! It always makes our day! God Bless you & your family! 💗🙏🏼

[@allencaruthers867]

I use to ride all the rides, never had a problem, but I went to the Fair with a girlfriend one year that loved all the spinning rides. I got whiplash from one ride and since then, I’m either you Matt. I just can’t do them anymore. I looked just like you after some of them. I feel for you.

[@Roadmap2Adventures]

You two are always so fun to watch. This looks like a great place to spend the day, so fun!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks so much!!! We appreciate y’all watching!

[@AdamKyleAntonio683]

12:25 - looks exactly like the OPA! Roller coaster in MT. Olympus that got shut down in 2014

[@barbaralyons7887]

OMGosh..I’m literally cracking up watching you guys on the rides..poor Matt..I would be feeling like him..such fun to watch you guys😂❤️🎢

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

The fair looks so fun,the food looks great,the butter sculptures were amazing,I wanna go !!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?! I’ve never seen butter sculptures before?! Lol it was definitely a good time! 👌🏻💗

[@joelsimonson6896]

Hey guys!!! I live about 10 miles away from the Washington State fair so I’m a big fan of the food, exhibits but not so much the rides anymore. So I feel for ya Matt. We call our ride bracelets “dizzy passes” and I retired from the dizziness years ago. I think with age comes wisdom lol, and a weaker stomach for spinning rides. The food there looks amazing and I’m a sucker for chocolate chip cookies and bacon wrapped chicken wings. And on a complete side note, there a live feed on KZbin of downtown Leavenworth from the roof of the Kris Kringle store that you must check out if you want a sneak peek of winter in our little Bavarian oasis. Take care you guys and keep those videos coming!! God bless!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We've heard that the Washington State Fair is great too! Yea... I think y'alls name for the ride bracelets is accurate! I just can't handle it anymore! Lol... I think I'm gonna have to officially join you in retirement! Lol... But the food? Now THAT I can handle! Lol... I wish I had a bucket of those chocolate chip cookies right now!!!😋 We checked out the Leavenworth Live Feed... It looked AMAZING! Such a winter wonderland!😍 As always, thanks for watching! -Matt

[@joelsimonson6896]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat if you ever end up in the PNW and you end up at the fair a Fisher scone is an absolute must!! And as far as retiring from rides consider yourself a member of the “no spin zone” club👍 I’m glad you checked out and enjoyed the live feed of Leavenworth. You guys would absolutely LOVE it during the winter season.

[@joturner-greve3690]

Next time you go look foe the Dutch Letters. Really great cookies from Pella

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

I used to live there and loved this Fair. I loved the red velvet funnel cake.

[@jgionti3]

Great video guys!!! Ypu two are amazing

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you!!🥰

[@75astro]

Thank You!!

[@remproperties3560]

Thank you guys for visiting Iowa and doing great coverage of our State Fair! I grew up in Iowa, but only recently have been living here as an adult and had no idea it ranks in the top fairs nationwide. It's probably been 20 years since I've gone and you guys have inspired me to check it out! So glad you enjoyed the good food and beer. Cheers!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thank you so much! We had so much fun exploring the State Fair in Iowa! Des Moines is such a great city! We are looking forward to going back to explore more!! Thanks so much for watching & for your comment! Made our day!

[@peterakerele2076]

Cool. Coming to IOWA

[@SharingtheRoad]

Ahhh we wish we could be having that weather now! I'm looking out the window and wishing for summer! We love state fairs (we've never been to the Iowa one though so we'll have to prioritize that at some point. Looks like a blast guys, great video, we look forward to seeing more! 😊 🎢

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?!? It’s been in the teens and 20’s all week on Nashville!😭 But yes, The Iowa State Fair is definitely worth a visit! So much fun! Hope y’all get to check it out one day! Thanks so much for watching!!🥰🥰

[@ahhitskatie9094]

You two are such a hoot!! Nat, you’re so adventurous. My husband is the same way, haha! Wish I had that crazy bug you guys do to ride all the crazy fun rides! I’m in the same boat with Matt lol. Always looking forward to seeing where your adventures take you next.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha aww thanks so much! That makes our day to hear! Matt said he just doesn’t enjoy life threatening situations like I do 😂😜 for some crazy reason, I enjoy them! Lol 😂 thanks so much for watching! We appreciate you more than you know! 💗🥰

[@greggseiter1412]

Another great video ! Filming on rides so fun ! 😅

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much!!🥰🥰

[@malindaallen718]

LOVE the Iowa State Fair!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It’s great isn’t it?! 👌🏼🧈🐄

[@MarkandRad]

Awesome! Love how you guys just take us along for the ride. You guys do such a great job, keep it up. Thank you for sharing

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thanks so much guys!!🥰🥰

[@MrMelModder]

Hello i live in iowa i just wanna say thanks for coming to see the fair!

[@englishedge1988]

Another great video. Me and my Wife love you both.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thank you so much! We appreciate y’all tons! 🥰🥰

[@kowboylou]

Great editing and content. Looks like y’all for having a darn good time! Love the energy!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much!! We do our best to have a good time for sure! Lol… and thanks for watching!😊

[@darcydrury2229]

If you guys ever go back to the state fair, there is a place where you can park called Southeast Polk and you can ride a bus to the Iowa State Fair for only two bucks if it’s the two of you

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

I definitely identify with Matt screaming why...why am I doing this 😄 🤣 I can't handle the rides as well as Natalie.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha he was such a champ!!! 😂😂 I didn’t even remember him screaming so much until I was editing it! I couldn’t stop crying from laughing so hard! Poor thing! Haha

[@nataliemorris]

I live in des moines iowa and I try to go atleast once a year

[@barbarakoffman4995]

Did you make it to the campgrounds? Family, friends come and enjoy.

[@katrinehart8113]

It’s been awhile since I’ve been to the Iowa State fair, this video makes me want to go this year! Everything y’all ate looked delicious!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Ahh we had so much fun! Definitely recommend!

[@Christianrose1974]

Congratulations on 10k subscribers! I think you were at 3 k when I started watching.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks so much!! 🥰💗 Crazy right?! Can’t believe it! Thanks so much for being here since the 3K mark! We appreciate you so much! 💗🥰 - Nat

[@vanlifeshots]

That was such a fun video! How did you film those rides so smoothly? Amazing captures - well done you two. Very entertaining :)

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much! We had a blast being there! We used a GoPro 9 for the ride shots. We were happy they let us on the ride with them! lol 😂

[@cindyguerrier5471]

Next time you guys decide to run these kinds of crazy rides, add me to your life insurance 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

😂bahahaha I'll let you know next time! 😂

[@hawkwrangler1950]

Broke the all time attendance record with 1,182,685 people this year.

[@thisismeharper]

I wish to go in one of state fairs

[@JamesRufert-ry7nm]

Come see our stata fair n Paso Robles n July 23. We have Nicolback and jelly roll. Amongst other attractions.

[@i.h.7268]

Go to the Minnesota State Fair. Everything is on a stick. Best fair food ever.

[@DaveH-10]

Been to a ton of state fairs and Minnesota is just about the best .

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We’ve heard it’s great!!! Can’t wait to go!

[@jayantajithazarika2619]

Dear Matt and Nat, If it's so delicious you should have bought the bucket even if its cost was $ 80 . So many beautiful rises in Iowa State Fair we just can't help appreciating you for showing almost all of them . If you can make time please show us other beautiful places and things of Iowa which are touristic in nature. Thank you very much for your nice video . Please reply to my comments. With lots of love and regards, Jayantàda, 20/1/2022

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hey Jayantáda!! How are you doing friend?! 👌🏻🎉 Right?! Those cookies were AMAZING! Wish we had a bucket of them right now! Lol 😂 We had so much fun at the Fair! Do you like rides?? My family is from Iowa so I am sure we will be back! Thanks so much for taking the time out to watch our video & commenting! 💗🎉

[@TheLucyBess]

I love your yellow dress! Where’s it from? You guys look like a good time!

[@williambrown1184]

I'm sorry but if your going to visit Iowa you have to visit i80 truck stop its more than just a truck stop theres a doctor's office and a dentist's office a barber shop and more it's the biggest truck stop in the world

[@our4feettravelers760]

looks like a good time keep it up

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much ya'll! We appreciate y'all watching! We had a good time!

[@lt1107]

Looks like you had a real fun time! Wish I was there (maybe not on the spinning rides). When you get chance, you should try and visit Hyde Park Winter wonderland in London xx Take care from the UK 🇬🇧😀 r

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha we sure did! Poor Matt was a champ! 😂😜 lol ohh we would love that! We visited London in the Fall but never in the winter! We are adding that to our bucket list now! Thank you so much for the recommendation! 🥰💗 - Nat

[@jaymepaxton797]

Matt & Nat, As an IOWAN saying Thanks for coming & seeing our 'Great State Fair'! I will share this video to show my Friends! What foods did you like?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hey Jayme! Thanks so much for watching & taking time to write your comment! We LOVED getting to experience the Great State Fair! We had such a great time! I mean you can NEVER go wrong with Iowan sweet corn! Lol There was so much good food. We really enjoyed the desserts lol any recommendations you have for us to try next time?

[@joelthompson4303]

Everyone knows where the Pepsi clock is 😆 its the go-to meeting spot

[@thesimwarlock]

This state Fair is so popular all the way back to 1945's State Fair movie, It truly is the greatest Fair in our State. Unlike the carnivals in Texas that claim to be a state fair. State Fairs are a permanent assembly where a carni travels around.

[@ReallyMili]

Love it! But gotta ask, what happened to Covid over there, did it disappear? 😳 When is this shot?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much! No, unfortunately not. I (Natalie) work in the travel industry so, travel never really stopped for me. This was filmed back in August pretty much when everything had opened back up.

[@ReallyMili]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat Yeah I love following you guys 🥰 Good to hear, I just hope you are safe 🙌❤️

[@mikestoneking4992]

i want us to go

[@KIRKFUKNHAMMETT]

No frigging way is that Sarah Mousel? I went to high school with her lol

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha that’s so awesome!!! 🤣🎉 Yep. That’s her! She’s my cousin! Such a small world! Love it! 🎉👍🏼

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

Lol Matt would be my husband and I both. 😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

hahaha he was a good sport about it! lol 😂

[@IAN-ui8ct]

Why do they say Iowa is a fly over state ? And you should try those eggs next time you come.

[@ralphflori4129]

just subscribed

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you!!🙏🏼

[@EmilyLucille523]

No concerts?

[@jameshaxby5434]

What city is it in ?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Des Moines!

[@dalenemiddlekauff8168]

MMMBop!!!! 😂

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣👍🏼

[@stevejones6247]

I have family who lives in Iowa

[@CourtneysCockpit]

Im a Matt. I like the idea of rides but id much rather film b-roll, people watch and play the duck pond lol

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

hahaha He was such a great sport about all of it! lol

[@andreafield2777]

Don’t be fooled- The Minnesota State Fair is THE BEST State Fair!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We’ll have to check that one out!!!

[@ruhinazia4532]

66 COMMENTS ONLY

[@stitchinggoods774]

I go on super Sunday cheaper

[@stevejones6247]

they got a minor league baseball team in Iowa

[@stevejones6247]

I'm with Matt I don't like those kinds of rides

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

haha I get it... 🤣 They can be a bit sketchy! haha

[@MrJimmy12345100]

Why are you guys so annoying?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

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