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Sample Itineraries

A proud tradition since 1854, the Iowa State Fair is included in the New York Times bestseller, “1000 Places to See Before You Die,” and was the inspiration for the novel “State Fair,” three motion pictures and a Broadway musical.

Experience nearly 200 mouth watering food choices, fabulous free entertainment and plenty of blue-ribbon competition. The Iowa State Fair is a 2009 American Bus Association Top 100 event and 2009 Discover America Top 200 event.

Location and Directions
The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street & East University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, just off I-35 and I-80. Click here for driving directions.

Dates 2009 August 13-23 2010 August 12-22 2011 August 11-21 2008 Adult Admission $7 Advance Admission (when purchased by August 12) $7 Older Iowans’ Day, August 19th (ages 60 and over) $10 Gate Admission

Special Group Offers 
Discount advance admission tickets & packages save time and money on admission, rides, food and beverages when purchased before the Fair. Motor coach group tickets will be available in June and can be purchased from Megan Grandgeorge through July 30, 2009. Click here for detailed ticket information.

The Book of Values, a free coupon book offering food and drink discounts at concession stands across the Fairgrounds, is offered exclusively to tour groups.

Free welcome packets, including a map and complete daily schedule, help Fairgoers plan their day during the bus ride. Arrangements for the welcome packet and Book of Values must be made by July 22, 2009; packets will be mailed July 30, 2009.

A welcome tent with personal greeters to welcome your group, highlight the day’s activities and assist with any special needs.

Free parking for buses and free gate admission for bus drivers in uniform.
                       
A complimentary admission ticket for the tour planner. Arrangements must be made by July 30, 2009.

On Older Iowans’ Day, Wednesday, August 19, buses will be able to drop off/pick up on the inner grounds. On all other days, the drop off/pick up point is inside the North Parking Lot.
           
Click here for Iowa State Fair trivia - great for fun bus games.

Parking Click here to download a pdf map of motor coach drop-off and parking. Click here to download a pdf map of Older Iowans’ Day drop-off and parking.   Fairgrounds Map Click here for a map of the Fairgrounds.   Motor Coach Services Nearby motor coach services are located just off I-80 and include:

For more information contact: Megan (Baron) Grandgeorge Marketing and Tourism Assistant Phone: 515/262-3111 x335 Fax: 515/280-4838 mbaron@iowastatefair.org P.O. Box 57130 Des Moines, IA 50317