Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip.

Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.

Whether you're showing up to the fair for the rides, the food, the shops, or the various vendors, there will be something different at this year's fair that many Iowans will miss.

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A sandwich shop that has been a staple at the Iowa fairgrounds since 1983 will sadly not be at the fair this year. If you look forward to enjoying a Crescenti's Italian fried bread, filled with meat and cheese options sandwich, while you spend time walking the fairgrounds, you won't be seeing the blue Crescenti sign and stand in 2024.

Crescenti's

Crescenti's has been a longtime sandwich shop and a staple at the Iowa Fairgrounds for the past 4 decades. This summer, fairgoers will not be able to get their hands on Crescenti's Italian sandwiches, according to KCCI. The shop isn't closing down because of a lack of support or losing their love for the state fair, the owner has decided to retire.

Iowa State Fair recently congratulated Barry Vosler on his retirement!

"Congratulations to Barry Vosler on his retirement; although many Fairgoers will miss Crescenti's at the Fair in 2024, we all wish him the very best!"

If you are attending the fair and are looking to grab a sandwich, there will be plenty of other vendors to choose from. The Iowa State Fair runs for 11 days and begins on August 8th. The annual parade to kick off the celebration will be held on August 7th in downtown Des Moines.