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Thinkin' of Headin'
to the Fair?

Event Dates

May 8-10, 2026

Friday
12pm-6pm
Saturday
9am-6pm
Sunday
9am-4pm

Shopping in the Varied Industries Building & the Cattle Barn

Iowa State Fairgrounds

3000 E Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

Rodeo

Friday & Saturday
7pm
Doors open at 6pm

Tickets

Young'uns 12 & under are free when herded by their adults

Pre-Sale Fair Ticket Prices

Online Prior to Event:
*Until Midnight Thursday*

Friday: $15
Saturday: $15
Sunday: $10
3-Day Pass: $30

Fair Ticket Prices

Friday: $20
Saturday: $20
Sunday: $15
3-Day Pass: $40
Vendor Show Only: $10
Friday is Free for Veterans
with Military ID

For the Rodeo, kids 3 & under are free when jumping on your knee

Pre-Sale Rodeo Packages

Online Prior to Event:
*Until Midnight Thursday*

Includes fair ticket for that day AND
your evening rodeo ticket

Friday - $30
Saturday - $35

Rodeo Ticket Prices

Friday Night - $20
Saturday Night - $25
Sunday Afternoon - $15

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