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Iowa State Fair’s Egg on a Stick Tradition | Des Moines News
Iowa’s egg-on-a-stick tradition is a beloved fair staple, handing out over 200,000 free hard-boiled eggs annually—so much so that other state fairs are envious. Started by the Iowa Egg Council decades ago, this quirky ritual has become a symbol of Iowa Nice, with locals and visitors alike lining up daily for their egg fix. Eggs are shipped to Nebraska to be cooked before returning to the fairgrounds, where fans like Rickie and Tom Wickersham treat it as a cherished morning ritual. Despite rain, turnout remains strong—with over 13,000 eggs given out on day one and 15,000 on Friday—and even…
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