Nothing Compares to Working at the Iowa State Fair

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DES MOINES, IA (06/11/2026) (readMedia)-- Are you or someone you know looking for a fun job? The Iowa State Fair is hiring for the 2026 Iowa State Fair now! Positions are available for all levels of experience. Benefits include valuable experience, new friends, fun, FREE Fair admission, parking and other incentives.

Positions include the following areas: attractions, concessions, Barksdale's State Fair Cookies, livestock control, parking, custodial, maintenance and ticketing. Limited positions are available online for 14 and 15-year-olds.

Apply today!

  • Apply in person at the NEW Hiring Center.
    • Location: Southeast corner of the Varied Industries Building – look for signs
    • June and July Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Questions? Call 515-262-3111, ext. 303 or email hiring@iowastatefair.org.

Working at the Fair is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be a part of Iowa's greatest celebration. Apply today!

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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 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.