All Aboard the State Fair Express

Thursday, June 3, 2010 Des Moines, IA

Ride to the Iowa State Fair in style and comfort! The new State Fair Express provides round trip transportation to the Fair from 75 locations throughout the state. A partnership between the Iowa State Fair and Windstar Lines, the State Fair Express transports Fairgoers on a deluxe motor coach and drops them off in the Fair’s North Lot at Gate 15.

Each State Fair Express ticket includes:

• Round trip transportation on a deluxe Windstar Lines motor coach
• Fair admission
• A complimentary bottle of water 
• Fair coupon book offering food and drink discounts with more than $30 in savings
• Daily Program with map of the Fairgrounds
• Easy pickup and drop off in the Fair’s North Lot at Gate 15

The State Fair Express will arrive at the Fair at approximately 10 a.m. and will depart at 5 p.m. Adult fare includes ages 12+, child fare includes ages 5-11 and children under 5 ride free. Persons under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. See www.iowastatefair.org/services/express.php for a complete list of routes, pricing and pickup locations follows. 

To book your trip on the State Fair Express, please call Windstar Lines at 888.494.6378. Reservations will be taken Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payment must be made in full at the time of reservation. Windstar accepts Visa and MasterCard. 

Reservations can be made up to one week prior to departure. No refunds will be issued. The State Fair Express runs rain or shine. A minimum of 30 people must book for the trip to run, cancellation of the trip will occur 7 days prior to departure and you will be notified by Windstar Lines if this occurs. If the trip is cancelled refunds will be given.