Deals & Discounts

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 14, 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 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Older Iowans' Day

  • Fairgoers ages 60 and up get in for $12 with ID

August 20: Sunday Funday

  • $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

Advance Admission

Advance Adult Admission (Ages 12 and up): $11 ($5 discount)

Advance Child Admission (Ages 6-11): $7 ($3 discount)

BUY TICKETS

Admission ticket is valid for one admission to the Iowa State Fair for any one day, August 10-20, 2023. Not valid with any other discount or offer. No refunds, no exchanges, no replacement tickets. Admission prices are subject to change.

Other Fair Products

State Fair Value Pack

$20

*Valued at $35.50, which is a savings of $15.50!

*Last day to purchase online is July 26!

*Physical product will be mailed to you from E-tix.

The Value Pack Includes:

  • 1 Reloadable Pass with 5 Credits (must be redeemed in the Thrill Parks 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
  • 1 Ye Old Mill OR Snakes Alive OR Train Exhibit admission
  • 1 Bungee Jump or Krazy Maze
  • 1 Giant Slide
  • 1 Sky Glider
  • 4 $1 Food/beverage tickets
  • 1 Cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

*State Fair Value Packs do NOT include admission into the Fair

*Only the Thrill Pass with 5 credits needs to be redeemed during the Fair. Ticket can be redeemed at either Thrill Ville or Thrill Town redemption locations during the Fair. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Buy State Fair Value Packs

Advance Thrill Pass

$30 (any day for rides or games) for 40 credits

  • 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 location. The two redemption locations will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and are located on the south end of Thrill Ville and at guest services at the center of Thrill Town.

*Only available for a limited time! Once the Fair starts, this Thrill Pass value will not be available for purchase. Instead you'll need to purchase credits during the Fair at the Thrill Parks.
**Advance Thrill Pass does NOT include admission into the Fair

BUY ADVANCE THRILL PASSES

Unlimited Ride Wristband

$40

  • Good for 1 day of unlimited rides
  • Only valid Monday-Thursday until 10 p.m. in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville
  • This is a voucher and it must be redeemed during the Fair at one of the redemption booths
    • The redemption locations will be located on the south end of Thrill Ville and at guest services at the center of Thrill Town
    • Hours of operation for the redemption booth will be daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • 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 p.m. for further rides and games

*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.
**Unlimited Ride Wristbands do NOT include admission into the Fair

BUY UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS