A Sampling of Fairgoer Input August 24, 2017 By Lindsey Foss, Iowa Food & Family Project During our 11-day presence at the Iowa State Fair, we featured balloon artists, John and Johnna Perry, who created an awe-inspiring sculpture of a farm scene. Additionally, our 350+ volunteers connected with over 40,000 fairgoers and handed out over 8,500 cookbooks! We also invited fairgoers to participate in on-site electronic survey at our booth. Here's a sampling of the results: Related Articles 20 Years of the Hot Beef Sundae The Iowa State Fair Tradition That Started With One Brilliant Idea Sweet Village Using whole Iowa ingredients and inspired flavors, Lu Young of Baan Vaan Handcrafted Ice Cream & Goodies is serving up sweet success on the go. Savoring Summer Savor the fleeting moments and fresh flavors of summer. Related Recipes Classic Beef Smash Burgers Spring Vegetable Frittata Sesame Soy Turkey Lettuce Wraps Back