Iowa State Fairgrounds

Category: Fairground in Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, USA

Phone: +15152623111

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–12AM

Monday: 8AM–12AM

Tuesday: 8AM–12AM

Wednesday: 8AM–12AM

Thursday: 8AM–12AM

Friday: 8AM–12AM

Saturday: 8AM–12AM

Reviews

Timothy Gilbert

Oct 22, 2022

Great time

Vishnu Parthasarathy

Oct 7, 2022

Fun, Fireworks & Food!

Carolyn Estabrook

Oct 4, 2022

nothingness

Adam Minear

Oct 4, 2022

Honestly I only went there for the food! One day of nonstop eating food and junk haha. Great times. Oh and the beer too. Can't forget that 32 degree beer right. Only thing I wish everybody would come down on their pricing haha. Far too expensive still. 🤷‍♂️ Probably why I haven't been there in like 6 years so I thought I would give it a try again... I just feel like it's the same old stuff over and over again every year besides maybe some new foods.. But don't get me wrong, this is not a bad review I had a great time! And love the food and drinks. Thanks for the experience.

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Questions & Answers

What time does the Iowa State Fair start tomorrow?

Seymour Family | Oct 25, 2018
Gary Swayne | Oct 25, 2019

7am

Is the cow really butter or is it just margarine?

Spencer Nord | Aug 25, 2022
Erin Rundall | Aug 25, 2022

It’s Butter! 520 pounds of it

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Is there RV parking available for events?

paul thomas | Oct 24, 2021
Isabella Gerling | Oct 24, 2021

Yes, there is a campground. They have electric, water and sewer at every site

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Where is the draft horse hall of fe

elaine schweizer | Aug 25, 2022
Larry Burt | Aug 25, 2022

look for draft horses on the fairground map.

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How much is General admission ?

Shanta Tucker | Aug 25, 2022
CJ Flynn | Aug 25, 2022

It really depends on the time you get the tickets and what all you do there. I only go one day a year and I volunteer for 3 hours at a group. I'm involved in. Doing that I'm able to get free parking and two free admission tickets so you can always find creative ways to get into the State Fair. And I always find the volunteer work fun. Anyhow, just something to think about.

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Are there food vendors there food trucks?

Jarrod Ebert | Jun 26, 2022
Kevin Sheriff | Jun 26, 2022

No food truck just vendors that are a staple of the fair

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What gates are close to the new Elwell center

Danny Graven | Oct 24, 2021
Micah Peplow | Oct 24, 2021

Gate 10 and main entrance

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Can I still bring my stroller with cooler?

Deb Mark | Oct 24, 2021
Isabella Gerling | Oct 24, 2021

Yes!

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Are there out of town bus rides to fair?

Sherry StJohn | Oct 24, 2021
zia rehman | Jun 26, 2022

10 months ago

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What specials do they have for wrist bands or anything for the rides at the midway at the Ia state fair

Dorothy Parcel | Oct 24, 2021
Tina Clark | Oct 24, 2021

Check the Iowa State Fair web site. They do offer special packets . My daughter always gets her from there. She orders it online pays for it online and then you can pick up your packet at the fair grounds.

Are there electric handicapped carts for rent for the good guys cR show this coming week

rochelle taylor | Oct 24, 2021
Iowa State Fairgrounds | Oct 24, 2021

Hello! Goodguys Car Show has information about scooter rental on their website (https://www.good-guys.com/hln-spectator). You can make scooter reservations for Goodguys 30th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals by calling 262-677-2697. Golf carts are not available to rent. Thank you!

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Is the flea market on the fairgrounds also?..

Derrick Platero | Oct 24, 2020
kevHD 24/7 | Oct 24, 2020

Not a flea market. There is a car parts swap meet and a small craft show.

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What is admission to get in

Jerry Snook | Oct 25, 2018
Peggy Pentico | Oct 25, 2018

Here's what I found. Adults 12 and over. 12 dollars. Kids aged 6 to 11. 6 dollars and children 5 and under are free

How are the prices at the fair?? Are they at least "reasonable??"

Michael Jackson | Oct 25, 2018
James Reeves | Oct 25, 2018

Yes they are about what they would be at a amusement park

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Any Halloween festivities on friday

Zelle Miller | Oct 25, 2018
Zelle Miller | Oct 25, 2018

I wrote it on calender as a reminder. Nothing for Halloween?

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What time does it close

Danny Patterson | Aug 25, 2022
Tyler Huff | Aug 25, 2022

Most buildings to 8pm, Thrill Zone 10pm, Fairgrounds 12:00am

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Is there a gate you can pull up to drop off or pickup vendor workers?

Elaine Barry | Aug 25, 2022
Vikings Fan | Aug 25, 2022

There is a vendor parking only lot on Dean Ave. so many vendors enter through that gate but I think it may vary by vendor. You should check the Fairs web page or call the Fairgrounds information number

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Does the Iowa State Fair have scooters for rent for senior citizens?

Joyce Weiss | Aug 25, 2022
melissa patton | Aug 25, 2022

Yes

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When is the next flea market

Dorothy Watson | Apr 27, 2022
Ann Marie Miley | Apr 27, 2022

Its very nice

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Is the gun show at the state fairgrounds pet friendly?

Anthony Barker | Feb 26, 2022
Lon Kluxdal | Feb 26, 2022

If it isn't, it should be

How would I go about getting a memorial bench put out there

Andy Grother | Nov 28, 2021
Matt Coco | Nov 28, 2021

Contact the blue ribbon foundation.

What time do the gates open on Saturday

Doug Schwaller | Oct 24, 2021
Roger Buffman | Oct 24, 2021

8 am

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Can I bring my dog if he's on a leash

Jake Johnson | Oct 24, 2021
mark anderson | Oct 24, 2021

No just service dogs

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Best reasonably priced place to stay with dogs near fairgrounds?

Matt Gerdes | Oct 24, 2020
Saunya Knorr | Oct 24, 2020

Check local B&B's and hotels. AirB&B is always good.

What is the name of my community

Amanda Proctor | Oct 25, 2019
Lukky my boy | Oct 25, 2019

East township I think

Best lodging for fairgoers?? Anything good within walking distance?

Amy Carr | Oct 25, 2018
Vickie Allen | Oct 25, 2018

Economy lodge. Book early

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Are there RV hookups available?

Jane Harrison | Oct 25, 2018
Sharon Streeter | Oct 25, 2018

Yes but I don't know if at this time of year

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Where is the fried cheesecake?

Lindsay Wilkins | Oct 25, 2018
Teresa Martens | Oct 25, 2018

Didn't see that one!

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Is there two for one after 5

The Musketeers | Oct 25, 2018
Ethan Young | Oct 25, 2018

2 for 1 admission price? No. Edit: They are 25% off after 5.

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If we are taking a Lyft to the fairgrounds. Where is the best drop off place?

Lorraine Jordan | Oct 25, 2018
Jack Nelson | Oct 25, 2018

Have them drop you st the main gate at 30th & Grand

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We have tickets for the Reba show tonight we really don't want to go to the fair part itself but do we have to pay to get into the whole area wewill gladly let somebody just walk us to the concert and back out.

The Swayz | Oct 25, 2018
Steph Olsen | Oct 25, 2018

You have to have State Fair ticket to enter in whether or not you see any of the rest of it or not.

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when was the sky glider added to the Iowa State Fair

Virginia Dowling | Oct 25, 2018
Trev Smith | Oct 25, 2018

I think in 91

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How much is a space at the Flea Market ?

Judith Jennings | Oct 25, 2018
Sheena Beanie | Oct 25, 2018

I think it's very affordable but I don't know this based off facts. This is me observing the culture of the booth renters

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Events for Sat Oct 28th?

Carol McGee | Oct 25, 2018
Kevin Hotop | Oct 25, 2018

Unknown.

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Brst tacos at the fair?

Joni Baier | Oct 25, 2017
James Stoertz | Oct 25, 2017

I think so but the fair ended Sunday.

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