Iowa State Fair

Name: Iowa State Fair
Start: 2026-08-13T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-23T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds

Eleven days of agriculture, food, rides, exhibits, competitions, free entertainment, and Grandstand shows in Des Moines.

WhenThu, Aug 13-24, 10:00 AM start

Start time10:00 AM

CostSee official site

Good forFamily, Couples, Adults

VenueIowa State Fairgrounds

SourceIowa State Fair

Before you go

Check gate hours, Grandstand tickets, and the daily schedule on the official site.
Parking: Use the official parking and shuttle guide
Crowd level: High on weekends and headline nights
Age fit: All ages
Duration: 11d
Distance: Distance varies

Iowa State Fairgrounds

3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

The Iowa State Fair runs August 13-23, 2026 in Des Moines. Grandstand shows and some attractions require separate tickets from gate admission.