Welcome to the 2013 Iowa State Fair!

August 8-18, 2013

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Fair Hours & Admission

Fair Hours

  • Grounds: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; no entry or re-entry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 18
  • Buildings: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Midway: 10 a.m. to Midnight

Regular Gate Admission (Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted at the gate)

  • Adults (Ages 12+): $11
  • Children (Ages 6-11): $5
  • Children (Ages 5 & Under): FREE

Parking

Three parking lots are available for Fair motorcycle and vehicle parking: North, Sims and Northeast Lot. Bicycle parking is available inside Gate 10. Buses and drivers are admitted free.

State Fair Ticket Office

Beginning July 8, the Fair’s Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 9 a.m. to noon (Saturday) for walk-up orders only. It is located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds.