As summer returns to Iowa, so do the flavors and home-grown spirit that make the season special. From August 13-22, Iowa vendors, gardeners and makers will bring their best homegrown products to the Iowa State Fair Farmers Market. Young entrepreneurs can apply for the 2nd Annual Kids Makers Market on the final day of the Fair, where kids ages 5 to 17 can sell their handmade creations and creative talents for awards.
Farmers Market Dates:
August 13-22
4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Inside Gate 15
Enter at www.iowastatefair.org to be a vendor
Space is limited, deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.
Kids Makers Market Dates:
August 23
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Inside Gate 15
Enter at www.iowastatefair.org to apply
Deadline to enter is July 26 or until space is sold out.
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your products at Iowa's largest event. The Iowa State Fair Farmers Markets give Iowa growers, gardeners and makers the chance to reach hundreds of thousands of Fairgoers searching for fresh produce, handmade goods and unique Iowa products. Space is limited, and the deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.
For more information about becoming a vendor, visit www.iowastatefair.org.