The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement.

2026 Theme

2026 Theme

Learn about Fair Spirit at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. From August 13 to 23, 2026, get ready to show your “Fair Spirit” with a theme fit for a once-in-a-generation celebration.

Fair Spirit

Events at Pioneer Hall

Fair Wrap Up

Learn about the 2025 Fair

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Crowd at the Fair

2025 Images

Check out the sweet images from Fair Sweet Fair

Image Library

Ribbons on entries

Results

Get results for the competitions and contests held during the Iowa State Fair

Results

Crowd at the Fair

Attendance

Get Fair Dates and Attendance Numbers from the 2025 Fair

Fair Dates and Attendance

America 250

Iowa &
America 250

As we look ahead to America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we’re gearing up for a once-in-a-generation celebration that will bring our red, white and blue to life next year.

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Merchandise

Fair Merchandise

Get your favorite souvenirs from the Blue Ribbon Foundation Online Store.

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Thrill Ville at night

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Year Round Events

For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more.

Fairgrounds Event Calendar

Cars on Grand Concourse