Annual Regional Family Friendly
Polk County Fair 2026
Jul 18–24, 2026
Des Moines, Iowa
1 Month 2 Weeks 1 Day
Venue Iowa State Fairgrounds
Organizer Polk County Fair Association
Category Agriculture & Livestock
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Polk County Fair 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, seven-day regional agricultural fair
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- Polk County Fair Association
- Venue
- Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States
- Location
- Des Moines - Iowa Explore Des Moines’ official visitor guide for attractions, dining, and local tips.
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- Category
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Event Website
- polkcountyfairiowa.com
- By the Numbers
- 7,500+ attendees; 7 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly with kid activities.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Polk County Fair 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Polk County Fair takes place at Iowa State Fairgrounds, located at 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 515-262-3111Website: iowastatefairgrounds.org
How can I contact the organizer?
Phone: +1 515-957-5770Website: polkcountyfairiowa.comAddress: 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona, IA, United States
How much is admission?
Free gate
How much is parking?
Free
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