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Read the different things to know ahead of the Iowa State Fair

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  • Aug 11, 2026
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The Iowa State Fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 13, to Sunday, Aug. 23.

Bringing the fair to life: what it takes to put together the Iowa State Fair

While the public may only be able to attend the Iowa State Fair for a little over a week, running the event requires year-round work.

Thousands attend the fair each year, but even before the gates open, there are lots of moving parts and not just from the rides.

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Fairgoers pose in front of the butter cow, a century-old tradition at the 2022 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. 

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Iowa State Fair a cornerstone for agriculture, politics

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Republican Iowa U.S. Sen. candidate Jim Carlin talks about his campaign at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.

Tickets, grandstand shows, theme days: What to know ahead of the 2026 Iowa State Fair

From carnival rides to chicken nuggets and caviar, the Iowa State Fair is sure to have plenty to offer visitors.

Editor's note

This article was originally published July 29, 2026.

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Bandaloni, a one-man band, has been performing at the Iowa State Fair for nearly 15 years

Lainey Wilson sold out at Iowa State Fair. Which concerts are next?

From a legendary British rockstar to an award-winning country singer, the Iowa State Fair is bringing a mix of musicians to the Grandstand stage. Some acts are already sold out.

The Iowa State Fair Grandstand will open on Aug. 13 with country singer-songwriter HARDY and end Aug. 23 with Christian musician Josiah Queen.

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Political Soapbox to host 21 candidates at 2026 Iowa State Fair

As the Iowa State Fair quickly approaches, candidates are lined up to speak at The Des Moines Register Political Soapbox. 

The soapbox allows candidates 20 minutes to speak on a stage along the Grand Concourse at the fair. Candidates are allowed to choose how to use the allotted time and whether they will take questions from the public or not. 

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Brenna Bird, the Republican candidate for Iowa attorney general, speaks at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. 

 Caleb McCullough/Lee Des Moines Bureau
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