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- Purchase and print your discount admission tickets, State Fair Value Pack vouchers, and ride wristband vouchers online, at home, without fees, or have them mailed to you (shipping & handling fees apply). Orders will not be mailed after July 23.
- Beginning July 6, the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday for walk-up orders only. The office is located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds. Tickets available while supplies last.
- Beginning May 1, companies can purchase admission tickets and other products, including food tickets, by email at ticketoffice@iowastatefair.org or by phone at 515.262.3111 ext 305. Orders will be taken through August 6 or until supply runs out. Shipping and processing fees may apply. Find a form and more information on the Corporate Opportunities page.
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Admission
Adult Advanced Admission (12 and up): $9
Children Advanced Admission (Ages 6-11): $5
5 & Under: Free
(Advanced ticket discount offered through 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2021.)
Regular Adults (12 and up): $14
Regular Children (Ages 6-11): $8
5 & Under: Free
Admission ticket is valid for one admission to the Iowa State Fair for any one day, August 12-22, 2021. Not valid with any other discount or offer. No refunds, no exchanges, no replacement tickets.
State Fair Value Pack
$20
*Valued at $34 -This is a voucher and it must be redeemed during the Fair at the redemption booth on Grand Avenue, by the Pepsi Clock, from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Value Pack Includes:
- 1 Reloadable Thrill Parks Wristband with 5 Credits
- 1 Ye Old Mill OR Snakes Alive OR Train Exhibit admission
- 1 Kids Bungee Jump or Krazy Maze
- 1 Giant Slide
- 1 Sky Glider
- 4 $1 food/beverage tickets
- 1 cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Advanced Thrill Parks Pass Wristband
- $25 for 35 credits and includes a re-loadable wristband
Good any day of the Fair on any ride or game in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville - Additional credits can be added during the Fair in the Thrill Parks
- This is a voucher and it must be redeemed during the Fair at the redemption booth on Grand Avenue, by the Pepsi Clock, open from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Unlimited Ride Wristband
$36
- Good for 1 day of unlimited rides
- Only valid Monday-Thursday until 10:00 p.m. in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville
- This is a voucher and it must be redeemed during the Fair at the redemption booth on Grand Avenue, by the Pepsi Clock, open from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Wristband is only valid for one person
- Rider must be present at the time of redemption
- Does not include games, but credits can be added in the Thrill Parks
- Wristband is re-loadable after 10:00 p.m. for further rides and games
*Unlimited Ride Wristbands do NOT include admission into the Fair.
*Only available for a limited time! Once the Fair starts this wristband will not be available for purchase. Instead, you'll need to purchase credits during the Fair at the Thrill Parks.
