Iowa State Fair Recap: 80+ New Foods and "Where's Alexia?" - Alexia Baker - 08/24/2026

Iowa State Fair Recap: 80+ New Foods and "Where's Alexia?" - Alexia Baker - 08/24/2026

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio August 24, 2026 Duration: 12:29
Alexia Baker recaps eleven days at the Iowa State Fair, where she taste-tested nearly 80 new foods and drinks for her viral "Where's Alexia" series. She shares her top three finds, behind-the-scenes moments with fair vendors, and how the project became more about community and evangelization than the food itself. Plus, a look back at a record-breaking single-day attendance at this year's fair.

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