Deals & Discounts
Ways to Save
Buy Advance Admission, Advance Thrill Pass Wristbands, One Day Ride Wristbands and State Fair Value Packs before the Fair and get the best savings!
Dollar Discount Days
During the Fair, you’re in luck, save a buck. Monday-Thursday, EVERY ride and game in Thrill Town (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Thrill Ville (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is $1 off.
Special Discount Days
Monday – Thursday Evenings from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.: $12 adult (ages 12 and up) admission and $8 child admission (ages 6-11).
*August 7-16: After 10 p.m., there are no on-site ticket sales or entry/re-entry at the gates
August 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Veterans Day
Active and former members of the United States military who show proof of veteran or active military status and their spouse enjoy $12 gate admission
August 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Older Iowans' Day
Fairgoers ages 60 and up get in for $12 with ID
August 17: Sunday Funday
All day: $12 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-11
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: With donations of 3 cans of non-perishable food, adult admission (ages 12 and up) is $9
*August 17: After 7 p.m., there are no on-site ticket sales or entry/re-entry at the gates