2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets - Tickets & Event Information

2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, IA, featuring Iowa State Fair. Ticket listings currently start at $27.50 all-in pricing with no hidden fees across 5 available listings.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Venue: Iowa State Fair

Location: Des Moines, IA

Address: Des Moines, IA

Presented by: Iowa State Fair

Featuring: Iowa State Fair

The Iowa State Fair is back for 2026, offering its annual mix of agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and classic fairground attractions. This is the main gate admission ticket, providing entry to the fairgrounds for the day. Expect the usual blend of grandstand acts (separate tickets typically required), livestock shows, food vendors, and carnival rides. These tickets are for Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The fair draws a wide audience, from families looking for a day out to those interested in Iowa's agricultural heritage and regional music acts. It's a large-scale outdoor event with plenty to see and do.

2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets on Saturday, August 15, 2026 Ticket Snapshot

Tickets for 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets on Saturday, August 15, 2026 start at $27.50 all-in per ticket. 5 live listings covering 16 seats are available right now. Prices last updated August 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM CDT.

Tickets available from
$27.50 all-in
Current listing count
5
Seats available
16
Lowest general admission ticket
$27.50
Prices last updated

Need to Knows for 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets on Saturday, August 15, 2026

Event overview: Show: Iowa State Fair; Venue: Iowa State Fair; City: Des Moines, IA. When and where: Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026; Start time: 11:59 PM local, CT (Central Time); Address: Des Moines, IA. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: General Admission at $27.50 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 5 verified listings.

Event overview

Show
Iowa State Fair
Venue
Iowa State Fair
City
Des Moines, IA

When and where

Date
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Start time
11:59 PM local, CT (Central Time)
Address
Des Moines, IA

Ticket and seating guide

Cheapest seats right now
General Admission at $27.50 all-in per ticket
Listings on sale
5 verified listings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets tickets?
Tickets for 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets are available. You can purchase official tickets directly from the event page.
When is 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets?
2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM at Iowa State Fair.
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Tickets are still available but quantities are limited. Purchase yours to guarantee entry.
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