Physical Location: East 30th Street and East University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa

Download a .pdf map of the Fairgrounds by clicking here.

Due to continuing construction on I-235, Fairgoers are encouraged to visit www.i235.com to plan alternate routes to the Fairgrounds.

The Iowa Department of Transportation suggests the following routes:

Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141, travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-80 eastbound, take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Western Iowa: From I-235, take the East University Avenue exit then head east on University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.

Southern Iowa: Take I-35 to Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.