Annual Statewide Family Friendly
Iowa State Fair 2026
Aug 13–23, 2026
Des Moines, Iowa
5
Months 1
Weeks 4
Days
Months 1
Weeks 4
Days
Organizer Iowa State Fair Authority
Venue Iowa State Fairgrounds
Category Agriculture & Livestock
Iowa State Fair 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, 11-day statewide consumer show
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- Iowa State Fair Authority 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
- Venue
- Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
- Location
- Des Moines - Iowa
- Accommodation
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- Category
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Established
- 1854
- Event Website
- iowastatefair.org
- By the Numbers
- 1,000,000+ visitors; 11 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.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Iowa State Fair 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Iowa State 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: +1 515-262-3111Address: 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States
What are the event hours?
Daily: 8 am to MidnightLast Day: 8 am to 9 pm All times local (Central Time, CT)
How much is admission?
Adults (12+): $16Ages 6-11: $10
This event listing is reviewed and regularly updated by the Tradeshowz editorial team. Dates, schedules, and details may change. For the most accurate and official information, please visit the event’s official website or contact the organizer directly.
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