Iowa State Fair

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August 09-19 2012

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Upcoming Events

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Gun Show
  • Contact Info:Daryl Klein 888/552.1486
  • Location: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
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  • Jan 27-29
  • "Gathering on the Grounds" 2012 Kickoff Party
  • Help kick off the 2012 Season of "Gathering on the Grounds!"Free AdmissionPlease see...
  • Location: Elwell Family Food Center
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  • Jan 28
  • MotorSports Mania
  • Motor Sports Mania will once again be held in the largest single level exhibition...
  • Location: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group
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  • Jan 29
  • 2012 RV Camping Show
  • 2012 RV Camping Show has 7 established dealers from the central Iowa area. The...
  • Location: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group
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  • Feb 2-5
  • Flea Market
  • Contact Info:Dave Sigmund 515/210.5224
  • Location: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
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  • Feb 4-5
  • AAI Showcase & Conference
  • The Agribusiness Showcase & Conference offers educational opportunities for...
  • Location: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group
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  • Feb 7-8
  • Rolling Prairie Challenge - GLCC Get Loud Tour
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  • Location: Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center sponsored by Chevrolet
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  • Feb 11
  • Capital City Custom Cycle Show & Swap Meet
  • Over 300 booths of custom motorcyles, scooters, bicycles and parts, parts, parts,...
  • Location: Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
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  • Feb 11-12
  • Iowa Winter Beef Expo
  • Contact Info:Mindy Trede Campfield 515/966.0075
  • Location: Pioneer Pavilion/Cattle Barn
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  • Feb 11-19
  • Antique Spectacular
  • Antique Collectors won't want to miss the Des Moines Antique Spectacular show...
  • Location: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center sponsored by Christensen Farms
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  • Feb 17-19

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