Pitbull and Lynyrd Skynyrd Added to the 2025 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Lineup

DES MOINES, IA (03/05/2025) (readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Grandstand just got hotter with global superstar Pitbull and legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Pitbull is sure to bring the heat on August 10 with hits like "Timber" and "Fireball", and August 11 will be rocking with iconic band Lynyrd Skynyrd delivering unforgettable anthems like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama."

Pitbull

Sunday, August 10, 2025

8 p.m.

Tickets: $59-104

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Monday, August 11, 2025

8 p.m.

Tickets: $54-94

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at www.iowastatefair.org

Stay tuned for one final act to be announced for the 2025 Grandstand. The 2025 Iowa State Fair Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage lineup includes: Forrest Frank with special guest Lecrae (Aug. 7), Parker McCollum with special guest Josh Abbott Band (Aug. 8) Megan Moroney with special guest Kameron Marlowe (Aug. 9), Hairball's Silver Anniversary Tour (Aug. 13), Def Leppard (Aug. 14), Hank Williams Jr. (Aug. 15), T-Pain (Aug. 16) and Kidz Bop Live 2025 (Aug. 17). Tickets are on sale at www.iowastatefair.org.

BEWARE of THIRD-PARTY TICKET SALES: Only iowastatefair.org and etix.com sell official online tickets for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand. Although other online ticket brokers may imply that they are official sellers, we can't guarantee tickets purchased from other sources are legitimate. We understand the frustration with third-party ticket sellers and have implemented the following procedures: Delayed delivery, bot stoppers, customer/order ticket limits, and technology to look for and block fraudulent behavior. As third-party tactics change, we will continue to evolve our technology and practices to help make sure Iowa State Fair Grandstand tickets go directly to our loyal concertgoers and fans.

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About the Iowa State Fair:

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.

About Pitbull:

Armando Christian Pérez, Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY® Award-winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. With billions of audio streams and video views, along with hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, his career stands as one of the most impressive in music history. Pitbull's signature "EEEEEEEYOOOOOO" grito (yell) is one of fewer than 40 sound trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Beyond music, Pitbull has built a diverse business portfolio. He founded the Mr. 305 record label and Voli 305 Vodka and launched Globalization, a SiriusXM channel featuring global rhythmic hits. He recently made history by partnering with Florida International University (FIU) to rename its football stadium "Pitbull Stadium," the first athletic venue named after an artist.

Pitbull is also a passionate advocate for education. He co-founded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a tuition-free public charter school network recognized globally as a leading education organization, currently serving over 10,000 students across 14 schools in the U.S.

In 2024, Pitbull teamed up with rock legend Bon Jovi for the powerful "Now or Never," blending his signature high-energy sound with Bon Jovi's anthemic rock style. The unexpected collaboration quickly gained traction, proving Pitbull's ability to seamlessly merge genres and create global hits that transcend generations.

Pitbull continues to push boundaries and inspire millions worldwide, marking a profound cultural impact and unique legacy across entertainment, business, education and beyond.

About Lynyrd Skynyrd:

More than a half century after the release of Lynyrd Skynyrd's critically acclaimed debut album 'Pronounced 'L?h-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd,' they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns and Leon Wilkeson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band's colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Damon Johnson, Mark "Sparky" Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle.

The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, "It's about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There's nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music."

With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, tens of millions of records sold and the introduction of Hell House whiskey, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.