Sunday, Aug 10, 2025 at 8:00am
Schedule:
Iowa Farmers Union Day
Join Iowa Farmers Union—Iowa’s oldest voice for family farmers—for a day of fun, learning, and connection at our Farm Station on the Grand Concourse. Enjoy tailgate conversations from the back of a pickup, featuring family farmers sharing stories from their farms. Explore local food safety resources for farmers and chefs, learn about conservation practices for land stewards, and come participate in farm fun activities. Whether you're a longtime member or just curious, stop by and celebrate the future of Iowa food and farming
Gate Admission
Adult (ages 12 and up): $16
Child (ages 6-11): $10
Under 5: Free
A?er 10 p.m., there are no on-site ticket sales or entry/re-entry at the gates
Thrill Park Wristband
Good during Fair time only on any ride or game in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville. Tickets and credits can be
purchased and reloaded onto the Thrill Park Wristband at any Thrill Parks kiosk in Thrill Town or Thrill Ville.
$1 for 1 credit
Thrill Park Wristbands are not valid in Thrill Zone.
Upon initial purchase of a Thrill Park Wristband , a one-time $1 fee is charged.
Entertainment
Iowa State Fair Grandstand presented by Iowa Lo?ery – Krause Group Stage
Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola
The Fair’s largest stage with 11 nights of top performers; buy Grandstand tickets at iowastatefair.org.
Prices include facility fees charged on all tickets. Pricing varies based on Etix service fees charged for online and phone orders.
8 p.m. Pitbull with special guest Neon Union ($59-104)
10:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
Local and national touring entertainment; Talent Search
9 a.m. Becky Nalevanko's Dance and Tumbling Studio, Pleasant Hill
11 a.m. Pat Barton Dance Studio, Altoona
11:45 a.m. DMACC Scholarship Presentation
Noon Iowan of the Day Presentation
12:30 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day)
4 p.m. Ankeny Community Chorus
7 p.m. Parrenderos Latin Combo
Elwell Family Park
West outdoor arena with covered bleachers; action dirt events
Noon Charros Performance (Free; gates open at 11 a.m.)
2 p.m. Charros Performance (Free; gates open at 11 a.m.)
Expo Hill
Free entertainment, MidAmerican Energy Wind Turbine and Education Center
10 a.m. Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting, MidAmerican Energy Wind
Turbine and Education Center 10 a.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Noon Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
3:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
5:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Hy-Vee Fun Forest
Variety Star Playground, stage with kid programming, Blue Ribbon Kids' Club
Fun Forest Stage
sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
11 a.m. New Visions Dance
11:30 a.m. Brad Weston
12:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
1:30 p.m. Brad Weston
2 p.m. New Visions Dance
2:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
3:30 p.m. Brad Weston
4:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
MidAmerican Energy Stage
with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI TV8
Local and national touring entertainment; KCCI TV8 live news
9 a.m. 2nd Avenue Society, Clarion
11 a.m. Faith's Road, Clarion
1 p.m. Joshua Sinclair
8 p.m. Pecos and the Roo?ops
The Lawn
West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center; outdoor entertainment; concessions
11 a.m. The Flying Royals
12:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
2 p.m. The Flying Royals
4:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
6 p.m. The Flying Royals
7:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
Strolling Acts
Around the Fairgrounds
11 a.m. Bandaloni
11:30 a.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Noon Hillbilly Bob
1 p.m. Bandaloni
2 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
3 p.m. Bandaloni
4:30 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO TV13
Local and national touring entertainment; WHO TV13 Hello Iowa show
9 a.m. Micro Mini Tractor Pull (registration at 9 a.m.)
2 p.m. Deborah's School of Dance
8 p.m. The Castellows
Bar And Restaurant Entertainment
Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery
Located southeast of the Grandstand
2 p.m. Liv McNair
3 p.m. DJ Yacovana
6 p.m. Banda La Enkantadora
Bubbly Bar and Bistro
Located west of Grandfather’s Barn
12:30 p.m. Mark Joseph Solo
6:30 p.m. Suede
Bud Tent
Located east of Ye Old Mill
2 p.m. DJ Coach G
4 p.m. DJ MAJ
6 p.m. DJ Scene
Iowa Cra? Beer Tent
Located west of Jacobson Exhibition Center
7 p.m. Justin Elliot and Aaron Ely Duo
Jalapeno Pete’s
Located southwest of Thrill Ville
1 p.m. Haywire
4 p.m. Jeni Grouws
8 p.m. Birdchild
JR’s SouthPork Ranch
Located west of the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion, on Rock Island Avenue
10 a.m. Matins Choir
Noon James Biehn
2:30 p.m. The Sheet
6 p.m. The Band Light
8 p.m. Grupo515
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