Iowa State Fair Ticket Office Now Open

DES MOINES, IA (07/06/2015)(readMedia)-- With numerous ways to purchase Iowa State Fair tickets "Nothing Compares" to the fun found on the Fairgrounds August 13-23. For fairgoers planning ahead, the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office is now open to offer discounted tickets for admission, rides and more.

The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office, located in the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. Walk-up orders will be available until August 6. Cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover are accepted. All offers good while supplies last.

Advance Admission

Adult and children's advance admission tickets are available at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office, and online at iowastatefair.org as a print your own fee-free option. Adult advance admission tickets are just $8 (ages 12 and older; regularly $11), and children's admission tickets are $4 in advance (ages 6-11; regularly $5). Children ages 5 and under are admitted free every day. Tickets may also be purchased at participating Iowa Fareway Stores, Hy-Vee and Hy-Vee Drugstores. Online mail orders placed after Sunday, August 2, will not be mailed, but will be held at will call. Tickets are good any one Fair day.

Fairgoers can enjoy an even bigger benefit when buying early. Advance admission tickets have a coupon for a free small Potato Olé® at participating Iowa-area Taco John's. Coupon expires 9/30/15. See store for details.

Punch Cards

Buy a convenient Punch Card with 11 days of adult Fair admission for $88. Each punch is good for one admission to the Fair. Cards may be used by individuals or families. Punch Cards may be purchased at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (a five percent processing fee applies). Punch Cards are only available until August 12 or while supplies last.

Fair Play Packs

This value-packed deal, including specials on admission, food and select rides, is perfect for employee incentives or Fair-loving families! Fair Play Packs are available for purchase now at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (a five percent processing fee applies). Visit iowastatefair.org for details. Must be purchased by August 12 or while supplies last.

Midway Savings

Save on the Midway with a Midway Pack, which includes a set of five Midway ride tickets for only $14. Each ticket is good for one ride. Available now at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (a five percent processing fee applies). Midway Mega Passes, good for unlimited rides any one Fair day, are also available. Visit iowastatefair.org for details. Fair admission must be purchased separately. Must be purchased by August 12 or while supplies last.

Food Tickets

Buy a set of five $1 food tickets good for food or beverage purchases at any Fairgrounds concession, excluding the Midway. Cost is $5 per set, and they may be purchased through the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (a five percent processing fee applies). Available while supplies last.

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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. "Nothing Compares" to the 2015 Iowa State Fair, August 13-23, 2015. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.