Fairgrounds
Iowa State Fairgrounds
The Iowa State Fair, held each August, is Iowa’s largest tourism event and the cornerstone event of more than 160 activities held year-round on these 400 acres. The entire district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Off-season events include auto racing, concerts, horse and dog shows, arts and crafts celebrations, trade shows, auctions and livestock judging. The 2006 Fair will run August 10-20.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee
- Address
- E. 30th & University Ave
- Phone
- 515-262-3111
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.iowastatefair.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Des Moines
May
22–23
CelebrAsian: Asian Heritage Festival
May
28–29
Baby & Kids Expo
May
30
Cornerstone Community CU Cool Car Show
Jun
6
Bike MS: Cruise the Cornfields
Jun
7
Annual “Peace” Classic Car and Truck Show
Jun
8–10
Sports Card and Collectibles Show at Merle Hay Mall
Jun
26–28
Des Moines Arts Festival
Jul
12
Summer Time Show n’ Shine
Outdoors