Thinkin' of Headin'
to the Fair?

Event Dates

Friday, March 21-23, 2025
8am - 6pm

Vendor Show in the Varied Industries Building
9am-6pm
Friday & Saturday
9am-4pm Sunday

Iowa State Fairgrounds

3000 E Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317

Rodeo

Friday & Saturday
7pm

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
Friday is Free for Veterans
with Military ID

Fair Ticket Prices

Friday: $20
Saturday: $20
Sunday: $15
3-Day Pass: $40
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

Bunk Houses Down Yonder

Hotel Accommodations

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Maps

I know you don't need one, but just in case

Directions to the IA State Fairgrounds

Google Map Link

Fairgrounds Map

2024 IHF Map

IHF Parking Map

Where to park

Upcoming Events

Check out all the fun stuff we planned out!

Trail Challenge

Stallion Avenue

Performance Demonstrations

Miniature Rodeo

Kids Activities

IA Horse Fair Rodeo

Drill Team Competitions

Draft Horse Pull

Avenue of Breeds