Iowa State Fair 2026
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 13–23 August 2026. Grounds 08:00–midnight most days; 23 August grounds close 21:00.
- Dates
- August 13, 2026 — August 23, 2026
- Hours
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Frequency
- Once a year
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
Iowa State Fair
Dates: 13–23 August 2026 (grounds 08:00–midnight 13–22 Aug; 23 Aug 08:00–21:00; buildings 09:00–20:00)
Venue: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA
The Iowa State Fair is the state’s largest event, held at Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Ave, Des Moines. The official site lists 13–23 August 2026.
Hours (official fair-hours page): 13–22 August grounds 8 a.m. to midnight (no on-site ticket sales or re-entry after 10 p.m.); buildings 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 23 August grounds 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (no sales/re-entry after 7 p.m.); buildings 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Envelope times 08:00–21:00 use the last-day grounds close; earlier days the grounds stay open to midnight.
Products on Display
- Agriculture
- Livestock
- Fair food
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