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August 13-23, 2026
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Admissions
Advance Adult Admission (Ages 12 and up): $11
Advance Child Admission (Ages 6-11): $7
Admission ticket is valid for one admission to the Iowa State Fair for any one day, August 13-23, 2026. Not valid with any other discount or offer. No refunds, no exchanges, no replacement tickets. Admission prices are subject to change.
Advance admission available until 11:59 p.m. on August 12, 2026.
Attractions
Nothing compares to the thrills at the Iowa State Fair. From the Giant Slide to Thrill Parks to Ye Old Mill, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Giant Slide Tickets
$4 each.
Good for one trip down the Giant Slide any day of the Iowa State Fair!
Skip the ticket booth line, order today!
Ye Old Mill Tickets
$3 each.
The oldest ride at the Iowa State Fair, the Ye Old Mill is fun for everyone. Good for one ride any day of the Fair!
Skip the ticket booth line, order today!
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
With a cup or a bucket, you can get a taste of the famous Barksdale's State Fair Chocolate Chip cookies.
Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Cups
$5 for a cup
Purchase a cup of famous, ooey-gooey, one of a kind Barksdale's State Fair Cookies!
Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Buckets
$20 for a bucket
Purchase a bucket of famous, ooey-gooey, one-of-a-kind Barksdale's State Fair Cookies!