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Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair. Mark your calendars for August 13-23, 2026.

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August 13-23

*Please note, dates and times subject to change.

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Free Entertainment

Elwell Family Park

Planning your day at the Fair?

Explore our First-Time Fairgoer brochure and July Preview to plan your Fair trip.

2026 First-Time Fairgoer Brochure

11 Days. 11 Ways to Celebrate Fair Spirit. August 13–23

Explore our lineup of events, from the Grandstand, Free Entertainment and Elwell Family Park, to competitions and America250 programming.

Special Days

August 13: Red, White and Blue Day (Heroes Day)

August 17: Veterans Day

August 19: Older Iowans' Day and Sensory-Friendly Morning

August 23: Sunday Funday

Schedule

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State Fair Coverage

Iowa PBS has your front-row seat to Fair entertainment, livestock, contests and fun. Watch the nightly State Fair highlights show, Fair 2026, for a look at the sights, sounds and stories that make the Iowa State Fair so special.

Iowa State Fair Parade 2026 | August 12 at 6:15 p.m.

2026 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation | August 15 at 7 p.m.

Fair 2026 | August 17 through 22 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night

The episodes from Monday through Friday will also repeat the next day at 5 p.m., and all six episodes will air back-to-back on Sunday, August 23, beginning at 2 p.m.

State Fair Talent Championship Show | August 23 at 8 p.m.

Visit Iowa PBS for a list of scheduled segments.

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