Brafford's Lemonade

Brafford's Lemonade Home of the Best Lemonade at the Iowa State Fair! Our family has been serving fairgoers since 1948.

Since 1948 the Brafford family has been serving quality refreshments at the Iowa State Fair and throughout the Des Moines metro. We are most known for our freshly squeezed lemonade shake-ups but we also have concessions that sell Footlong Hot Dogs, Funnel Fries and also Burrito/Taco concessions. We are a family run business who takes pride in our long-lasting tradition of friendly service and a quality product.

08/24/2026

That’s a wrap on another incredible Iowa State Fair! 🍋

The final day brought the ultimate full-circle moment: back in the day, Michael and Eve used to jump in and surprise Bandaloni with a little dancing during his show. Yesterday, The Lemonaders brought the tradition back—and this time, their son Oskar was in the crowd watching! Bandaloni’s face said it all!

To everyone who stopped by for a cold drink and a wave: we appreciate you more than you know. See you all next year! 💛

08/22/2026

I Love The Iowa State Fair!

We visited with Hello Iowa this morning. We’re big fans of each other. Thanks for having us!
08/21/2026

We visited with Hello Iowa this morning. We’re big fans of each other. Thanks for having us!

08/20/2026

Drake Athletics knows what’s up! Only a few more days left to enjoy those tasty tater kegs at the Iowa State Fair.
Come to Tater Todd and Hot Doug’s and give them a try.

08/20/2026

I couldn’t agree more! Those loaded tots are LOADED! Find them at Tater Todd and Hot Doug’s wiener and tot emporium. Located in front of the Ag building, next to Burrito Bobo.


Come try our new jalapeno lemonade and give us a vote for best new drink on the Iowa State Fair app.
08/20/2026

Come try our new jalapeno lemonade and give us a vote for best new drink on the Iowa State Fair app.


The new jalapeño lemonade joins dozens of new Iowa State Fair drinks in 2026, including new lemonades like cotton candy and apple. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nixson Benitez/The Register

08/15/2026

Vote 4 Brafford’s Lemonade: Jalapeño Lemonade! 🌶️ 🥤

🔥 NEW! Flamin' Hot Cheetos Breakfast Burrito 🔥We've always believed Fair food should be fun... and this one definitely i...
07/29/2026

🔥 NEW! Flamin' Hot Cheetos Breakfast Burrito 🔥

We've always believed Fair food should be fun... and this one definitely is.

A massive breakfast burrito stuffed with your breakfast favorites and topped with a crunchy layer of Flamin' Hot Cheetos for the perfect spicy kick.

It's bold.
It's cheesy.
It's crunchy.
It's only at Burrito Bobo!

New this year at the Iowa State Fair!
**Served from 7am - 10:30am**

Who's trying one first? 👇🌯

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