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We are now just about three weeks away from the start of the Iowa State Fair.Here's a quick look at the new food, attractions and shows planned this year.NEW FOODS:Fair officials said a dozen new items are planned including a collection of value-priced items.New bargain-priced treats include food contest finalists Funnel Cake Sticks, Smoked Brisket and Bacon Mac N Cheese, Caprese Salad On-a-stick, Brownie Blitz, and the Three Buck Bowl -- all for $3 each.The Fair's newest Fair Square Flavor, Fair-berry, a tasty blend of crisped rice cereal and marshmallows with a burst of strawberry flavor, is available for $2.NEW ATTRACTIONS:Fair officials said the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center has undergone a complete renovation. The building now has air conditioning and a new exhibit space for the Photography Salon on the third floor.Also new, Seward Johnson's "Good Bless America" sculpture standing 25 feet tall and weighing 5,900 pounds. It will be hard to miss near the Pella Plaza.In the West Grand Exhibit Area (north of Elwell Family Food Center) get a look at a the Hoover Presidential Library Museum Special Exhibit focusing on President Hoover's food relief efforts during World War I.The Thrill Zone will be relocated to the southwest corner of the Fairgrounds near the 4-H Building. It will feature the Crazy Mouse, Sky Scraper, Sling Shot, and more.NEW SHOWS:Fair officials said this year's free stage line-up features alternative rock band Alien Ant Farm, Great White, Slaughter, Los Lonely Boys, Winger and The Romantics.GenerationNOW Entertainment, Sub Sonic Social and 515 Alive present the "Fair-well to Summer Dance Party," offering teens and young adults a place to show off their dance moves at the Iowa State Fair. Featured performances include Jesse Jamz (Sub Sonic Social / 515 Alive), DJ Raj (Sub Sonic Social / 515 Alive), DJ Mad Mardigan (Official DJ of the Minnesota Timberwolves), Mister Black (Firepower Records) and emcee Shawn Brighton. Not only will they be spinning music from all eras and genres but they will also be offering some fun surprises and special guests.After reuniting in 2013, Trick Pony is back and better than ever with a new flare to fit today's country radio. Their hits include "On a Mission," "Just What I Do" and the top-ten single off their gold-certified debut album, "On a Night like This." Other country acts include Dustin Lynch, The Swon Brothers, Kristian Bush and Eric Paslay.Back by popular demand, the self-proclaimed "Glee-meets-Stomp" group Vocal Trash will perform daily. Also returning is southern rock band Black Stone Cherry, Here Come the Mummies and Hairball, the world's ultimate 80s arena rock impersonation act.The Iowa State Fair runs August 7-17.