2026 Iowa State Fair Farmers Market and Kids Makers Market Applications Open

DES MOINES, IA (05/26/2026) (readMedia)-- As summer returns to Iowa, so do the flavors and home-grown spirit that make the season special. From August 13-22, Iowa vendors, gardeners and makers will bring their best homegrown products to the Iowa State Fair Farmers Market. Young entrepreneurs can apply for the 2nd Annual Kids Makers Market on the final day of the Fair, where kids ages 5 to 17 can sell their handmade creations and creative talents for awards.

Farmers Market Dates:

August 13-22

4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Inside Gate 15

Enter at www.iowastatefair.org to be a vendor

Space is limited, deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

Kids Makers Market Dates:

August 23

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Inside Gate 15

Enter at www.iowastatefair.org to apply

Deadline to enter is July 26 or until space is sold out.

Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your products at Iowa's largest event. The Iowa State Fair Farmers Markets give Iowa growers, gardeners and makers the chance to reach hundreds of thousands of Fairgoers searching for fresh produce, handmade goods and unique Iowa products. Space is limited, and the deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

For more information about becoming a vendor, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair, located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. Fair Spirit, to be held August 13–23, 2026, promises to stand as one of its most historic events yet. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.