Monday, Aug 11, 2025 at 8:00am
Schedule:
Iowa Lottery Day
The Iowa Lottery is proud to continue its support of Veterans Day at the Fair A portion of lottery proceeds each year are dedicated to the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund to directly benefit our state’s veterans and their families. Stop by the Grand Concourse today and visit the Iowa Lottery tent to buy your lottery tickets, score some merchandise prizes and sign up for the free VIP Club. Come and see us today.
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
Special Savings
Monday-Thursday evenings: $12 adult (ages 12 and up), $8 child (ages 6-11)
Veterans Day: $12 admission for active and former members of the United States military who show
proof of veteran or active military status and their spouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During the Fair, you’re in luck, save a buck. Monday-Thursday, Every ride and game in Thrill Town (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Thrill Ville (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) is $1 off.
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 Park 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 Lottery – Krause Group Stage
Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola
The Fair’s largest stage with 11 nights of top performers; buy Grandstand ?ckets at iowastatefair.org.
Prices include facility fees charged on all ?ckets. Pricing varies based on E?x service fees charged for online and phone orders.
8 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd with special guest The Outlaws ($54-94)
10:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
Local and na?onal touring entertainment; Talent Search
9 a.m. Betty Hill Dancers, Windsor Heights
10 a.m. Dance Magic Kids, Windsor Heights
11 a.m. Iowa State Patrol K9 Demonstra?on
Noon Iowan of the Day Presenta?on
12:30 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day)
4:30 p.m. Military Tribute Concert, Urbandale
7 p.m. Six Appeal
9 p.m. Six Appeal
Expo Hill
Free entertainment, MidAmerican Energy Wind Turbine and Educa?on Center
10 a.m. Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sigh?ng, MidAmerican Energy Wind
Turbine and Educa?on 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
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Plan?ng Fun Day
11:30 a.m. Brad Weston
12:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
1:30 p.m. Brad Weston
2:30 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 na?onal touring entertainment; KCCI TV8 live news
9 a.m. Dance-a-Cross, West Des Moines
11 a.m. Kingdom Criers, Southern Gospel, Pleasant Hill
1 p.m. Lenis DeCook, Vocal, Sully
4:30 p.m. KCCI TV8 News
8 p.m. PetRock
The Lawn
West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibi?on 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 na?onal touring entertainment; WHO TV13 Hello Iowa show
9 a.m. In Mo?on Center for Dance, Tumble and Cheer, Newton
11 a.m. Hello Iowa - WHO TV13
2 p.m. Military Veterans' Band
8 p.m. Kashus Culpepper
Bar And Restaurant Entertainment
Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery
Located southeast of the Grandstand
1 p.m. Square Dancers
3 p.m. DJ Yacovana
6 p.m. Lucas Beebe Music
Bubbly Bar and Bistro
Located west of Grandfather’s Barn
12:30 p.m. Mark Joseph Solo
6:30 p.m. Velvet Trio
Iowa Cra? Beer Tent
Located west of Jacobson Exhibi?on Center
7 p.m. Cody Hicks
Jalapeno Pete’s
Located southwest of Thrill Ville
4 p.m. BS and the Liars
8 p.m. Sierra Griggs Band
JR’s SouthPork Ranch
Located west of the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion, on Rock Island Avenue
Noon Kelsie James
2 p.m. John Till
5 p.m. Luke Fox
8 p.m. Jordan Beem
Stockman’s Inn
Located at the southwest corner of the Cattle Barn
7 p.m. Jake Schrodt and Taylor King
Livestock Awards, Judging And Shows
Bob and Deb Pulver Outdoor Arena
Livestock compe??ons; special events
9 a.m. Beef Cattle Show: Limousin
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