Iowa State Fair

@DennisW64592178 Hi Dennis, yes, free concerts with paid admission to the Fair.

@IowaStateFair Free with paid entry, right?

The FREE entertainment lineup has officially dropped, bringing rock, country, tribute acts, family fun and all your Fair favorites to the stage. Get ready to feel the Fair Spirit 🎡✨ iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit

Decades at the fair mean countless stories🎡 Hear from three longtime Iowa State Fair workers who helped make it all happen on our latest podcast episode. Listen at 👉 podbean.com/eas/pb-8red8-1… Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵

🎟️ON SALE NOW🎟️ Tickets for @TheAlabamaBand with special guest @ExileOfficial at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand are on sale now! Presented by @IaLottery Buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

✋Grandstand Giveaway🤚 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to Alabama with special guest Exile 🎟️, along with two admission tickets 🎫 Enter at 👉 iowastatefair.org/contests-and-g… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026 #Giveaway

🎉FINAL SHOW ANNOUNCED🎉 The Iowa State Fair Grandstand concert series presented by @ialottery will feature @TheAlabamaBand with special guest @ExileOfficial on Friday, August 21. Tickets go on sale Friday (April 24) at 10 AM. 🎤 #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

Does this mean the last show is getting announced? 😲 #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

@txcaver1 Hello, yes, we don't have any America 250 programming in Elwell Family Park. If you'd like, you can see everywhere we have America 250 programming for the 2026 Fair at iowastatefair.org/visit/iowa-sta…. We hope this helps!

@IowaStateFair No mention of the 250 year anniversary of our country

Elwell Family Park is packed with can’t‑miss events this year! 💥 Rodeos, racing, pulls, derbies and more! See our mix of paid and free events happening in Elwell Family Park this year 👇 Learn more and buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit

🎉 Grandstand Update🎉 The special guest performing with @AJRBrothers on Aug. 19 will be @EmBeihold, and the special guest performing with @BigXthaPlugg on Aug. 22 will be XOLEX! You can buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainment/…. #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

Where are our rodeo fans at? 🤠 The 2026 Iowa State Fair is bringing the spirit and excitement of the Wild West to Elwell Family Park. Come see this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA)-sanctioned championship event. Buy your tickets at 👉 iowastatefair.org/visit/buy-tick…

🎟️ON SALE NOW🎟️ Tickets for @Staind with special guest @Hoobastank at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand are on sale now! Presented by @IALottery Buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

🎟️ON SALE NOW🎟️ Tickets for @BigXthaPlugg at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand are on sale now! Presented by @ialottery Buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

✋Grandstand Giveaway🤚 Enter for a chance to win two tickets to either BigXthaPlug or Staind with special guest Hoobastank 🎟️, along with two admission tickets 🎫 Enter now at 👉 iowastatefair.org/contests-and-g… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026 #Giveaway

One final change. All vendors will be offering a "Super Duper" size option for sharing with friends and family. We'll offer complimentary cutting services outside Pioneer Hall. Good luck getting up that hill. Learn what you can Super Duper size at iowastatefair.org/participate/ap…

The Fair is your ultimate wingman! We're hosting speed dating on the Thrill Park Rides. Each round lasts for the length of the ride. Puking does get you kicked out of the event... Sign up at 👉 iowastatefair.org/participate/ap… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit

We have a new way to get to the Fair. Introducing the Glide and Ride! We ran our iconic Sky Gliders downtown to give you those iconic views of the Des Moines River and the Iowa capital. See all of the stops and hours at 👉 iowastatefair.org/participate/ap… #IowaStateFair #FairSweetFair

🎉 ANNOUNCED 🎉 The Iowa State Fair Grandstand concert series presented by Iowa Lottery will feature @staind with special guest @Hoobastank on Monday, August 17. Tickets go on sale Friday (April 3) at 10 AM. 🎤 iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

🎉 ANNOUNCED 🎉 The Iowa State Fair Grandstand concert series presented by Iowa Lottery will feature @BigXthaPlugg on Saturday, August 22. Tickets go on sale Friday (April 3) at 10 AM. 🎤 iowastatefair.org/entertainment/… #IowaStateFair #FairSpirit #Grandstand2026

New podcast episode 🎙️ Learn how to enter Iowa State Fair competitions, why beginners win big, and how YOU can jump into walk-up contests like husband calling. podbean.com/eas/pb-i27dc-1… Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵