Attractions

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

Advance One Day Ride Wristband

$40 for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town.

These are good for unlimited rides until 10 p.m. on the day of use, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Wristbands are not good on games, but additional credits can be added at any time.

Only available until August 12. Once the Fair starts, this wristband/deal will not be available for purchase.

Buy Advance One Day Ride Wristbands

State Fair Value Pack

$20
*Valued at $33.00, which is a savings of $13.00!
*Last day to purchase online is July 31!
*Allow 2 weeks to ship/receive. Physical product will be mailed to you from E-tix.
*State Fair Value Packs do NOT include admission into the Fair.

The Value Pack Includes:

1 Ye Old Mill ticket
1 Snakes Alive OR Train Exhibit ticket
1 Rock Wall* OR Krazy Maze ticket
2 Giant Slide tickets
1 Sky Glider ticket
1 ticket for a cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

*Rock Wall max weight 240 lbs.

Buy State Fair Value Packs

Advance Thrill Pass

$30 for 50 credits ($20 savings!)

Good every day of the Fair on all rides and games in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville

Additional credits can be added during the Fair in the Thrill Parks - $1 per credit (ex. $20 will get you 20 credits)

This is a voucher redeemable during the 2026 Fair at Thrill Parks Guest Relations booth during Park hours.

Buy Advance Thrill Passes

Giant Slide Tickets

$4 each.

Good for one trip down the Giant Slide any day of the Iowa State Fair!

Skip the ticket booth line, order today!

Buy Giant Slide Tickets

Ye Old Mill Tickets

$3 each.

The oldest ride at the Iowa State Fair, the Ye Old Mill is fun for everyone. Good for one ride any day of the Fair!

Skip the ticket booth line, order today!

Buy Ye Old Mill Tickets

Thrill Ville

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

Little Fairgoers and their families will find loads of fun and stroller parking in 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.

Fair Favorites

Fairgoers of all ages love these Fair favorite rides like the Giant Slide, Ye Old Mill, and Sky Glider. These attractions are a must-stop and a fan favorite, you’ll be wishing the fair was year-round!

The COE, Circle of Excellence, is an objective, third-party appraisal of quality, performance, and presentation. The COE designation recognizes the “BEST IN CLASS” in the Mobile Amusement Industry given by the Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA). The COE is a recognition of high scores on a quality assessment audit by a committee of independent auditors and OABA Board members.

To date, the Iowa State Fair is one of only two fairs in the world to have earned this designation.

Thrill Parks FAQ

Find out more about the Thrill Parks at the Iowa State Fair.

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