Aug 13 - 23, 2026
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August 13-23, 2026
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The Iowa State Fair employs about 75 year-round full-time staff members, 25 interns in different departments, and 1,600 seasonal or fair-time staff members.
Working at the Iowa State Fair is so much fun AND you get to be a part of welcoming over 1 million people from all over the world to Iowa’s greatest celebration.
All seasonal and full-time positions are filled at this time. Seasonal and full-time job openings will be posted here when available.
The Hiring Center is located on the southeast corner of the Varied Industries Building.
QUESTIONS? Call 515-262-3111, ext. 303 or email hiring@iowastatefair.org
HIRING CENTER AUGUST HOURS
August 3-7 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
August 8 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
August 9 12:30-4:30 p.m.
August 10-11 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
August 12 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Questions? Please contact 515-401-1603.
All seasonal positions are currently filled.
*We do not hire for concessionaires or vendors. Interested in working at a stand or booth at the Fair? Please reach out to the individual concessionaire or vendor directly.
