Iowa Pork Producers to hand out 1,776 pork chops for America 250

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 376

Last Updated: 3 hours, 34 minutes ago

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The Iowa Pork Producers Association plans to have a “1776 Pork Chop Salute” at the Iowa State Fair this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

On Sunday, Aug. 16, 1,776 fair goers can snag a free Pork Chop on a Stick from the Iowa Pork Producers Association tent beginning at 11 a.m. as part of the organization’s recognition of the nation’s anniversary and pork producers.

“Just as the country …

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