When is the Iowa State Fair? Key dates, ticket and Grandstand information for 2024
Get ready Iowans — it's almost State Fair season. From the yearly tradition of the butter cow to major Grandstand acts coming this year, there are many things to look forward to seeing at the Fairgrounds in 2024.
When is the 2024 Iowa State Fair?
The 2024 Iowa State Fair lasts from August 8 through August 18.
What time does the State Fair open?
The Iowa State Fairgrounds open at 8 a.m. daily, according to the State Fair website. If you're going early, though, keep in mind that buildings don't open until 9 a.m. and the thrill parks open at 10 a.m.
Where are the Iowa State Fairgrounds?
The Iowa State Fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue in Des Moines. The Fairgrounds have hosted the State Fair since 1886.
More: The Iowa State Fair is older than Des Moines' tenure as state capital. Where did it start?
How much does the Iowa State Fair cost?
Tickets to the Iowa State Fair are already on sale. Advanced adult admission tickets for those 12 and older are $11 and advance children admission tickets for those ages 6-11 are $7 online. Prices will increase $5 for adult tickets and $3 for children tickets once the Iowa State Fair starts.
Other attractions, food, concerts and rides cost extra, depending on what you plan to do.
How can I get tickets to the Iowa State Fair?
You can get Iowa State Fair tickets at iowastatefair.org for general admission tickets, Grandstand concerts, rides and even coupons for the famous Barksdale's State Fair Cookies.
The Iowa State Fair ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Aug. 2 on the porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds.
A ticket office will open at Gate 15 before the fair with extended hours starting on Saturday, Aug. 3. It's hours are:
Saturday, Aug. 3: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4: noon - 4 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Who is performing at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand 2024?
The 2024 Iowa State Fair Grandstand acts range from contemporary Christian singer Lauren Daigle to rock band Foreigner, rapper Jelly Roll, comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and kids-friendly act Kidz Bop.
Lauren Daigle: Thursday, Aug. 8, prices start at $35
Foreigner: Friday, Aug. 9, prices start at $35
Jelly Roll: Saturday, Aug. 10, tickets are currently sold out
Greta Van Fleet: Sunday, Aug. 11, prices start at $45
Brett Young: Monday, Aug. 12, prices start at $35
Thomas Rhett: Tuesday, Aug. 13, prices start at $45
M?tley Crüe: Wednesday, Aug. 14, prices start at $60
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias: Thursday, Aug. 15, prices start at $30
The Avett Brothers: Friday, Aug. 16, tickets start at $35
Ne-Yo: Saturday, Aug. 17, prices start at $35
Kidz Bop Live: Sunday, Aug. 18, prices start at $20
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.
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