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Sample Itineraries

A proud tradition since 1854, the Iowa State Fair is included in the New York Times bestseller, “1000 Places to See Before You Die,” and was the inspiration for the novel “State Fair,” three motion pictures and a Broadway musical.

Experience nearly 200 mouth watering food choices, fabulous free entertainment and plenty of blue-ribbon competition. The Iowa State Fair is a 2009 and 2010 American Bus Association Top 100 event and 2009 Discover America Top 200 event.

Location and Directions
The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street & East University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, just off I-35 and I-80. Click here for driving directions.

Dates 2010 August 12-22 2011 August 11-21 2012 August 9-19 2010 Adult Admission $7 Advance Admission (when purchased by August 11) $7 Older Iowans’ Day, August 18th (ages 60 and over) $10 Gate Admission

Special Group Offers 
Discount advance admissiontickets and packages save time and money on admission, rides, food and beverages when purchased before the Fair. Motorcoach group tickets will be available in June and can be purchased from Megan Grandgeorge through July 30, 2010. Click here for detailed ticket information.

The Book of Values, a complimentary Fair coupon book offering food and drink discounts is offered exclusively to tour groups. Each guest will also receive a map and customized daily schedule. Arrangements must be made by July 30, 2010. Packets with tickets, parking map, coupon books and daily schedules will be mailed the first week in August.

A welcome tent with personal greeters to welcome your group, highlight the day’s activities and assist with any special needs.

Free parking for buses and free gate admission for bus drivers in uniform (no ticket needed).
                       
Complimentary ticket for tour planner, one ticket per bus.

On Older Iowans’ Day, Wednesday, August 18, buses will be able to drop off/pick up on the inner grounds. On all other days, the drop off/pick up point is inside the North Parking Lot.
           
Click here for Iowa State Fair trivia - great for fun bus games.

Parking Click here to download a pdf map of motor coach drop-off and parking. Click here to download a pdf map of Older Iowans’ Day drop-off and parking.   Fairgrounds Map Click here for a map of the Fairgrounds.   Motor Coach Services Nearby motor coach services are located just off I-80 and include:

For more information contact: Megan (Baron) Grandgeorge Marketing and Tourism Assistant Phone: 515/262-3111 x335 Fax: 515/280-4838 mgrandgeorge@iowastatefair.org P.O. Box 57130 Des Moines, IA 50317