This year I Ubered from our hotel. Cost about $12 and they drop you off and pick you up right at the gate
We paid $10 bucks and parked at a house right across the street. Very convenient.
You can park at the state capitol, pay $2 per person, they will shuttle you to fairgrounds, and if you show them your fair ticket it's half price. It was great.
Parking on the grounds is $10, but some neighbors offer their yards to park in for $10. The best deal is parking at the VFW post on Dean Road for $5 and they will shuttle you to and from the fair.
A great place to park is at the VFW 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 It cost $5.00 and they give you a ride to main gate and ask for times cuz the will pick you up at the main gate and take you right back to your car. Best of all your money goes to a great cause. Hope this helps!
You can pay to park on the grounds, or there are plenty of people offering cheaper parking in their yards for as little as $10
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