09/29/2026
We know you’re probably thinking, “But where were the annual CSLA Iowa State Fair photos this year??” Not to worry, these were worth the wait.
We had another epic day at the ISF, consuming a record amount of delicious new foods and covering an impressive amount of ground. We watched wood carving, drank cotton candy b**r, talked Matt out of taking a baby piglet home as a pet, learned from Alissa why Simmentals are absolutely the superior breed, and Jason dragged us all to the greatest yodeling contest to ever grace Polk County. And if you’ve ever caught yourself wondering whether Rob Beaman could milk a cow while wearing a fedora and suit jacket, the answer is YES.
We also made sure to check on our beloved Meteor Lighting in the barn and geek out over how good it looks!
Every year, we wonder how we could possibly top the year before and yet, we do.