DES MOINES, Iowa — The results of the 2025 Iowa State Fair Straw Poll have been released.

The 2025 Iowa State Fair has officially wrapped up, closing its gates Sunday night at 9 p.m. Despite challenging weather conditions, the fair managed to draw impressive crowds, falling just 20,000 attendees short of breaking the all-time attendance record.

Delivering nothing but hits, T-Pain rocks the Iowa State Fair Grandstand with a career-spanning set to celebrate his 20 years in the music industry.

There’s always something new at the Iowa State Fair. One spot on the fairgrounds is all about celebrating nostalgia. Up the hill and behind Pioneer Hall is the Iowa State Fair Museum, home to State Fair history and memories.

The Iowa State Fair straw poll, with more than 2,000 participants, may reflect voter enthusiasm but lacks scientific accuracy, according to political analysts.

The 17-year-old Waterloo native fell short of the title in the 2022 Bill Riley Talent Search finals. After a two-year hiatus, she got it done.

Contestants yodeled, clucked and twerked at some of the competitions held at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

The pennant commemorates the submarine being placed into active service, which took place in April of this year.