Iowa State Fair

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August 09-19 2012

It's Fairlicious!

Hank Williams Jr.

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  • Camping

    Non-registered forms now posted

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  • 2012 Grandstand

    Acts announced as they are confirmed

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  • 2011 Results

    Competition Results

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Upcoming Events

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
  • Polk County Senior Fest & Health Fair
  • Two events under one room: The Senior Fest provides entertainment, information...
  • Location: William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group
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  • May 16
  • Auto Races
  • Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, $20 Pit passesGates open at 5 pm,...
  • Location: Grandstand sponsored by U.S. Cellular
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  • May 18
  • Iowa Department of Natural Resources Gun Auction
  • Registration starts at 7 a.m.; Sale starts at 9 a.m.Siezed gun, bow and equipment...
  • Location: Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
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  • May 19
  • Gran Rodeo Baile
  • Family event includes a 3 hour rodeo, live bands and entertainment for the entire...
  • Location: Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
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  • May 20
  • Gathering on the Grounds
  • FREE for everyone and FREE Parking!Gates open at 5 PM - event runs from 6 - 10...
  • Location: Rock Island Avenue/Grand Concourse
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  • May 22
  • Auto Races
  • Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, $20 Pit passesGates open at 5 pm,...
  • Location: Grandstand sponsored by U.S. Cellular
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  • May 25
  • Auto Races
  • Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, $20 Pit passesGates open at 5 pm,...
  • Location: Grandstand sponsored by U.S. Cellular
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  • May 25
  • Iowa Arabian Horse Association 59th Annual Memorial Day Horse Show
  • Arabian and half Arabian National Qualifying Show featuring Western, Hunt Seat and...
  • Location: Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
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  • May 26-27
  • Gathering on the Grounds
  • FREE for everyone and FREE Parking!Gates open at 5 PM - event runs from 6 - 10...
  • Location: Rock Island Avenue/Grand Concourse
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  • May 29
  • Auto Races
  • Admission: $10 Adults, $4 Children 12 and under, $20 Pit passesGates open at 5 pm,...
  • Location: Grandstand sponsored by U.S. Cellular
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  • Jun 1

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