Free Entertainment
From rock legends to country up-and-comers, "Nothing Compares" to this year's entertainment, all free with gate admission. So sit back, relax and enjoy the shows. No matter what time of day it is, you're certain to find something that will entertain everyone in your family. See for yourself when you use the helpful free entertainment guide below.
Fairview Stage sponsored by Coors Light with media sponsor KCCI 8 News
| Event Title | Genre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nadas | Rock | 8/8 – 8/9 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Rumley Brothers | Country | 8/10 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Vicci Martinez | Pop & Pop/Rock | 8/11 | 8 p.m. |
| Natalie Stovall Band | Country | 8/12 – 8/13 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Ben Taylor | Folk | 8/14 | 8 p.m. |
| To Be Announced | TBA | 8/14 | TBA |
| The Blue Band | Oldies Pop & Rock | 8/16 – 8/17 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Vintage Trouble | Rock | 8/18 | 8 p.m. |
Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi
| Event Title | Genre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Free | A Cappella | 8/8 – 8/9 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation | Variety | 8/10 | 7 p.m. |
| Building 429 | Christian | 8/11 | 8 p.m. |
| Hypnotist Ron Diamond | Hypnotist | 8/12 – 8/16 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Jason D. Williams | Oldies Pop & Rock | 8/17 | 7 & 9 p.m. |
| Sevendust | Rock | 8/18 | 8 p.m. |
Budweiser Stage sponsored by ABC5
| Event Title | Genre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Öyster Cult | Rock | 8/8 | 8 p.m. |
| Skid Row | Rock | 8/9 | 8 p.m. |
| Blackhawk | Country | 8/10 | 8 p.m. |
| Outlaws | Southern Rock | 8/11 | 8 p.m. |
| Hairball | 80s Rock | 8/12 – 8/13 | 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. |
| Country Gold | Country | 8/14 | 5 & 7:30 p.m. |
| FireHouse | Rock | 8/15 – 8/16 | 8 p.m. |
| L.A. Guns | Rock | 8/17 | 8 p.m. |
| Foghat | Rock | 8/18 | 8 p.m. |
Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17
| Event Title | Genre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm | Country | 8/8 | 8 p.m. |
| Greg Bates | Country | 8/9 | 8 p.m. |
| James Wesley | Country | 8/10 | 8 p.m. |
| Kristen Kelly | Country | 8/11 | 8 p.m. |
| Jerrod Niemann | Country | 8/12 | 8 p.m. |
| Thomas Rhett | Country | 8/13 | 8 p.m. |
| Jana Kramer | Country | 8/14 | 8 p.m. |
| Jason Boland & The Stragglers | Country | 8/15 | 8 p.m. |
| Tyler Farr | Country | 8/16 | 8 p.m. |
| Dean Alexander | Country | 8/17 | 8 p.m. |
| The Henningsens | Country | 8/18 | 8 p.m. |
Fun Forest Stage sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
| Event Title | Genre | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama Lou: American Strong Woman | Family | 8/8 – 8/18 | 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. |
| The ReCycle Show | Family | 8/8 – 8/18 | 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. |
| VSA Iowa Presents | Family | 8/8 – 8/18 | Noon, 2 & 4 p.m. |
