The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement.

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Grandstand

2025 Grandstand

Check out who'll be at the Grandstand in 2025

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Free Entertainment

Check out the 2025 Free Entertainment lineup

Free Entertainment

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New Food

Learn what new foods will be at the 2025 Iowa State Fair

New Food

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What's New

Find out what's new in 2025

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Fair Schedule

Find the daily program schedule for Fair Sweet Fair

Schedule

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Iowa State Fairgrounds

Year Round Events

For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more.

Fairgrounds Event Calendar

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Merchandise

Fair Merchandise

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