"Nothing Compares" to affordable family fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 12-22. Plan ahead and save on discounted admission tickets, family fun packs, ride wristbands and food coupons.
The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office located in the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 9 and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 10 and 11 for walk-up orders. Tickets may also be purchased at the same times at Gate 15 on the Fairgrounds before Opening Day. Cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
Monster Truck Thunder
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 Pull
Sponsored by Titan Tire, manufacturer of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires and media partners The WHO Big Show and Iowa Farmer Today
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)
*A list of competing classes is available on www.iowastatefair.org
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)
*A list of competing classes is available on www.iowastatefair.org
Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby
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)
*All advanced ticket prices are good until 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2021.
Advanced Admission
Enjoy all the Fair has to offer at a discount. The advanced admission offer is the lowest admission price available and must be purchased before opening day, August 12.
• Adult advanced admission tickets: $9 (ages 12 and older; $14 at the gate)
• Children's advanced admission tickets: $5 (ages 6-11; $8 at the gate)
• Children ages 5 and under are admitted free every day
Adult and children's advanced admission tickets are available at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office and online at iowastatefair.org. Tickets may also be purchased at participating Iowa Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drug, Fareway, Price Chopper and Cash Saver Stores while supplies last. Tickets are good any one Fair day.
State Fair Value Pack
This value-packed deal includes specials on select rides and food. It's a $34 value for just $20! State Fair Value Packs are available for purchase now at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (online processing fees apply). Fair admission must be purchased separately, only available through August 11, while supplies last.
Thrill Park Savings
Save money on rides at the Fair by purchasing your unlimited ($36) or advanced ($25) ride wristbands at a discount. Wristbands can be used in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town at the Iowa State Fair and advanced wristbands can be purchased at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office through August 11 or online at iowastatefair.org.
Food Tickets
Hungry? Food tickets can be purchased in packs of five for $5, and each food ticket is good for $1 toward food or beverage purchase on the Fairgrounds. You can only get food tickets at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office through August 11, while supplies last. Food tickets are not available online.