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Kicking off the 2021 Iowa State Fair with taste-testing new food

Before heading to the fair, be sure to pack your appetite.

DES MOINES, Iowa — VIDEO ABOVE: Jackie Schmillen and Sabrina Ahmed try Island Noodles with Brad Jensen

The Iowa State Fair wouldn't be what it is without the food.

Local 5 is out on the Grand Concourse, meeting with visitors and showcasing the best eats this year's fair has to offer. 

If you head out to the fair, be sure to bring your appetite!

Lobster rolls and bone-in beef rip with Brooks Reynolds (J.R.'s Southpork Ranch)

Peanut Butter Squealer with Chris Taylor (Waffle Chix)

Local 5 and CW Iowa 23 are bringing exciting experiences to you, from live newscasts to a real-life Local 5 Weather Lab experience. The CW Iowa 23 booth will be located on Grand Avenue, and the Local 5 Weather team can be found near the Giant Slide. 

Both booths will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of the fair.

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