Iowa State Fair Elwell Family Park Events in 2025

DES MOINES, IA (05/13/2025) (readMedia)-- Get ready for eight days of action-packed outdoor entertainment in Elwell Family Park, the west outdoor events area at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, including the NEW utilities lineman rodeo, tractor pulls, ATV/UTV races, and a smash 'em up demolition derby. You can also find the ultimate in Latino horsemanship with two charro performances and the heart-pumping madness of figure 8 racing.

If you haven't been to Elwell Family Park yet, bring your friends and family to take in a free event, or buy your tickets in advance to save money!

Antique Tractor Pull (FREE)

Thursday, August 7, 2025

10 a.m. (Gates open at 9 a.m.)

General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.

Participant Registration:

To register, visit iowastatefair.org.

Short Course UTV & ATV Cup (FREE)

Saturday, August 9, 2025

10 a.m. (Gates open at 9 a.m.)

General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.

Participant Registration:

To register, visit iowastatefair.org. The event will follow all 2025 IATVHSS ATV, 2025 IATVHSS/SXS rules.

Charros Performances (FREE)

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Noon and 2 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.

Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls

Sponsored by Titan Tire, Maker of Goodyear Farm Tires with media partner WHO-The Big Show

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Schedule:

Modified 2WD Trucks

Pro 4x4 Trucks

Light Limited Pro Stock Tractors

Limited Pro Stock Tractors

Light Super Stock Tractors

Light Limited Modified Tractors

Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $25 ($30 during the Fair)

Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $20 ($25 during the Fair)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Schedule:

3.0 Diesel Trucks

Modified 4WD Trucks

Ag – Light Super Stock Tractors

Diesel Super Stock tractors

Super Farm Tractors

540 Tractors

Pro Stock Tractors

Modified Tractors

Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $25 ($30 during the Fair)

Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $20 ($25 during the Fair)

NEW! Iowa's Electric Utilities Lineman Rodeo

Friday, August 15, 2025

8 a.m. (Gates open at 7 a.m.)

General admission is FREE with Iowa State Fair gate admission.

Demolition Derby

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $15 ($20 during the Fair)

Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $10 ($15 during the Fair)

Figure 8 Races

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Noon (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Pre-Fair Adult Ticket (ages 12 and over): $15 ($20 during the Fair)

Pre-Fair Child Ticket (ages 2-11): $10 ($15 during the Fair)

Elwell Family Park opened for the 2021 Fair thanks to a generous donation by Denny and Candy Elwell. The outdoor arena includes bleachers and covered seating, as well as on-site restrooms and concessions.

For more information on Elwell Family Park events or to purchase your advance Iowa State Fair admission tickets for a discount, visit iowastatefair.org. Follow the Iowa State Fair on social media or sign up for text alerts and e-newsletters for upcoming announcements about the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

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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 Sweet Fair, August 7-17, 2025. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.