Iowa State Fair Tickets and Event Dates
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Venue Information
Venue Details
Directions
Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 Bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (E University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.
Western Iowa: From I-235, take Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.
Southern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.
Parking
Fairtime parking is $10.Box Office Numbers
(515) 262-3111 (x305)Box Office Hours
Box Office will open July 11, 2011. Hours 8am-4:30pm M-F and Sat 9am-noonExtended hours:
August 6: 8am-4:30pm
August 7: 12:30pm-4:30pm
August 8: 8am-6pm
August 9: 8am-6pm
August 10: 8am-8pm
August 11-21: 9am-9pm
Types of Payment Accepted
The Box Office accepts cash, Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards.Will Call
Tickets can be picked up at the Grandstand ticket booth or Administration Building Ticket Office on the day of the performance beginning at 9 a.m.Customer should have actual credit card used for purchase, picture ID, and confirmation number when picking up tickets.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating, hearing impaired, and visually impaired seating is available.Tickets are limited to 2 attendants to 1 accessible seat. Accessible parking is located on the north side of the Grandstand as well as from entering gate 10.
General Rules
Cameras are generally not allowed.No recording devices.
No cans, bottles, or coolers.
* still photos may be taken at the discretion of the performer
Children Rules
Kids under 2 are admitted free into show when sitting on a parent's lap(Not allowed if view from behind is blocked)









