2009 ADMISSION AND HOURS

Regular Gate Admission (Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted at the gate)
Adults: $10
Children (ages 6-11): $4
Children (ages 5 and under): FREE every Fair day

Note: Grandstand tickets do not include gate admission to the Fair itself. Fair admission must be purchased separately to attend Grandstand events.

Admission Discounts

• Half-price Admission: Monday - Thursday, 5-10 p.m., $5 (adults), $2 (ages 6-11); not good with any other discount. Also offered all day on Extreme Sunday, August 23.
  
  
• Older Iowans' Day: Wednesday, August 19, $7 for ages 60 and over

Parking
North Lot Parking: $7
Motorcycle Parking: $7
Bicycle Parking (inside Gate 9): $2
Buses and Drivers: FREE

State Fair Ticket Office
During the Fair, the Ticket Office will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds. They will continue to sell food coupons and Fair Play Packs (not including gate admission.

Food Coupons
Set of ten $1 food coupons good for food or beverage purchase at any Fairgrounds concession (except in the midway). $10 per set. Available while supplies last.

Fair Play Packs
During the Fair, all packs are available for $15 (does not include admission) at the State Fair Ticket Office during the Fair. Available while supplies last.

Ages 5 and Under - $15 (a $22.50 value)
• 1 Giant Slide or Ye Old Mill ride
• 1 Sky Glider ride
• 1 Snakes Alive or Butterfly House admission
• 1 Pony or camel ride at Perry’s Petting Zoo
• 1 Midway ride
• 5 $1 food/beverage coupons
• (Children ages 5 and under are admitted free every Fair day.)

Ages 6-11 - $15
• 1 Giant Slide or Ye Old Mill ride
• 1 Sky Glider ride
• 1 Snakes Alive or Butterfly House admission
• 1 Pony or camel ride at Perry’s Petting Zoo
• 1 Midway ride
• 5 $1 food/beverage coupons

Ages 12 and Older - $15
• 1 Giant Slide or Ye Old Mill ride
• 1 Sky Glider ride
• 1 Snakes Alive or Butterfly House admission
• 1 Midway ride
• 5 $1 food/beverage coupons

Pavilion Horse Shows
Pavilion Horse Shows (Adults): $4
Pavilion Horse Shows (ages 6-11): $2
Pavilion Horse Shows (ages 5 and under): FREE

Hours & Gate Information
Grounds: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; no entry or re-entry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 23
Buildings: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Midway: 10 a.m. to Midnight