Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 at 8:00am
Schedule:
Titan Day
Titan International, maker of Titan and Goodyear Farm Tires, is proud to be back as a sponsor of the Fair. Our employees here in Des Moines are proud to keep farmers across America moving. Log on to titanintl.com/tirerebate and use code ISF25 to download a $200 rebate certificate to use on your next purchase of Titan or Goodyear Farm Tires.
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)
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 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 Lottery – 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. Rascal Flatts with special guest Neal McCoy ($54-109)
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. Iowa Auc?oneers Associa?on Open Bid Calling Championship
Noon Iowan of the Day Presenta?on
12:30 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day)
7 p.m. Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Elwell Family Park
West outdoor arena with covered bleachers; ac?on dirt events
10 a.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (registra?on 9 a.m.), Meet the Outlaw Young Guns Tractor Pull Drivers
Noon Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls (adult $30, child $25; gates open at 11 a.m.)
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: Fair Games 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. Heartland Bootscooters, Sigourney
11 a.m. USCIS DHS Children's Ci?zenship Ceremony
1 p.m. Out in Front, Vocal, California
4:30 p.m. KCCI TV8 News
8 p.m. Electric Avenue (MTV 80s Tribute)
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. Heart of Iowa Cloggers, Grinnell
11 a.m. Hello Iowa - WHO TV13
1:30 p.m. Back to Vinyl, Vocal, Ackworth
8 p.m. Drew Baldridge
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