Attractions

There is plenty of fun, excitement and thrills to be found at the Iowa State Fair. From Thrill Parks to the classic Fair favorites like the Giant Slide and Ye Old Mill, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Elwell Family Park

The Iowa State Fair will host Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls, Monster Truck Thunder and Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby in the new area to the west of the Grandstand on the northwest corner of the Fairgrounds.

Monster Truck Thunder

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

11:00 a.m. (gates open at 10:00 a.m.)

Elwell Family Park

General Admission Adult Advanced Ticket: $25 ($30 at the Fair)

General Admission Children (2-11 years old) Advanced Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Fair) 

Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

12:00 p.m. (gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

Elwell Family Park

General Admission Adult Advanced Tickets: $30 ($35 at the Fair)

Children (2-11) Advanced Tickets: $25 ($30 at the Fair) 

• 540
• Limited Pro Stock
• Light Super Stock
• Modified
• Naturally Aspirated 2WD
• Pro 4x4
• Super Farm
• Unlimited Super Stock

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

12:00 p.m. (gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

Elwell Family Park

General Admission Adult Advanced Tickets: $30 ($35 at the Fair)

Children (2-11 years old) Advanced Tickets: $25 ($30 at the Fair) 

• 2wd
• 3200 Pro Farm
• 4 WD
• Diesel Super Stock
• Light Limited Pro stock
• Pro Stock

Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

11:00 a.m. (gates open at 10:00 a.m.)

Elwell Family Park

General Admission Adult Advanced Ticket: $15 ($20 at the Fair)

General Admission Children (2-11 years old) Advanced Tickets: $10 ($15 at the Fair)

Thrill Ville

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Buckle your seat belt for the newest, fastest and most thrilling amusement rides. Thrill Ville offers a clean and family friendly atmosphere, but focuses on the spectacular, jaw dropping and super-speed screams of the best of today’s rides. Thrill Ville is located between the Grandstand and Ye Old Mill.

Thrill Town

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Little Fairgoers and their families will find loads of fun and stroller parking with the addition of Thrill Town. Thrill Town features kid friendly rides in a fun, clean and convenient location without having to navigate the larger Thrill Park areas. Thrill Town is located east of Gate 10 and directly north of the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Lawn.

Thrill Zone

Fairgoers seeking breathtaking, heart-stopping, hair-raising adventure will find it in the Thrill Zone. These unforgettable attractions will have you talking about the Iowa State Fair for months to come. Thrill Zone is located north of Gate 11 on the Fairgrounds.