Application Forms and Procedures

Fair Applications

Applications for the 2024 Fair are closed. Please apply in January 2025 to be considered for the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

Procedures

ADMISSION TICKETS

Exhibitor and vendor admission is available at a reduced rate.

PARKING

A limited amount of designated reserved parking is available to both exhibitors and concessionaires. Because of limited availability, it should be purchased at the time of contracting.

ELECTRICITY

There is a $50 hook-up charge for all outdoor exhibitors and concessionaires requesting electricity. Food concessionaires and outside exhibitors also pay based on the number of amps at main breaker. Heating and cooking elements as well as air-conditioners will be assessed additional charges.

CAMPING

All Fair-operated camping space is filled. You may wish to apply for space in the general Campgrounds area, which currently has a multi-year waiting period.

INSURANCE

All contractors must carry general liability insurance with a minimum amount of $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence. Supplemental coverage to meet this requirement can be obtained through the Fair office for a fee which is stated on the space rental notice when an offer is extended.

Renewals and New Applicants

Previous exhibitors and concessionaires are given the first opportunity to renew their contract for the same space unless performance has been unsatisfactory. Because of the large number of requests for space and the large percentage of exhibitors and concessionaires who wish to return each year, we have limited space available to new applicants or current exhibitors looking for additional space. Therefore, it is usually April or May before space vacancies can be determined for new applicants.