Catch the action with a great mix of free and paid events
Elwell Family Park, the west outdoor events area at the Iowa State Fair, will be packed with outdoor entertainment this year. You will see a return of traditional tractor pulls for two days, along with the adrenaline rush of ATV/UTV races and the mayhem of a demolition derby.
New this year, you will find the ultimate in cultural horsemanship with charro performances, the heart-pumping madness of figure 8 racing and two new tractor pulls with antique and garden tractors.
The 2024 lineup marks the most events ever held in this new area with a mix of free and paid entertainment. If you haven't been to Elwell Family Park yet, bring your friends and family to take in a free event, or buy your tickets in advance for a paid show and save money!
Antique Tractor Pull (FREE)
Thursday, August 8, 2024
10 a.m. (Gates open at 9 a.m.)
General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.
Participant Registration:
To register, visit iowastatefair.org.
Short Course UTV & ATV Cup (FREE)
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 a.m. (Gates open at 9 a.m.)
General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.
Participant Registration:
To register, visit iowastatefair.org. The event will follow all 2024 IATVHSS ATV, 2023 IATVHSS/SXS rules.
Charros Performance (FREE)
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Two shows: Noon and 2 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.
Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Schedule:
Modified 2WD Trucks
Pro 4x4 Trucks
Light Limited Pro Stock Tractors
Limited Pro Stock Tractors
Diesel Super Stock
Light Limited Modified Tractors
Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $25 ($30 during the Fair)
Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $20 ($25 during the Fair)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Schedule:
3.0 Diesel Trucks
Modified 4WD Trucks
Ag – Light Super Stock Tractors
Light Super Stock Tractors
Super Farm Tractors
540 Tractors
Pro Stock Tractors
Modified Tractors
Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $25 ($30 during the Fair)
Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $20 ($25 during the Fair)
Garden Tractor Pull (FREE)
Friday, August 16, 2024
11 a.m. (Gates open at 10 a.m.)
General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.
Participant Registration:
To register, visit iowastatefair.org.
Demolition Derby
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $15 ($20 during the Fair)
Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $10 ($15 during the Fair)
Figure 8 Races
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)
Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $15 ($20 during the Fair)
Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $10 ($15 during the Fair)
Elwell Family Park is sponsored by Titan Tire, Maker of Goodyear Farm Tires with media partner WHO-The Big Show. Elwell Family Park opened for the 2021 Fair thanks to a generous donation by Denny and Candy Elwell. The outdoor arena includes bleachers and covered seating, as well as on-site restrooms and concessions.
For more information on Elwell Family Park events or to purchase your advance Iowa State Fair admission tickets for a discount, visit iowastatefair.org. Follow the Iowa State Fair on social media or sign up for text alerts and e-newsletters for upcoming announcements about the 2024 Iowa State Fair.