DES MOINES, IA (07/06/2021) (readMedia)-- "Nothing Compares" to affordable family fun at the Iowa State Fair, August 12- 22. Plan ahead and save money on admission tickets, attractions, rides and food. The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds opens today and is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays for walk up orders only. Fair products are available while supplies last.
Advanced Admission
Enjoy all the Fair has to offer at a $5 discount. The advanced admission offer is the lowest admission price available and must be purchased before opening day, August 12.
Adult and children's advanced admission tickets are available at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office and online at iowastatefair.org. Tickets may also be purchased at participating Iowa Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstores and Dollar Fresh stores, Iowa Fareways, and participating Des Moines metro Cash Saver and Price Chopper stores (without fees).
State Fair Value Pack
This value-packed deal includes specials on select rides and food. It's a $34 value for just $20! Value Packs are available for purchase now at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office or online at iowastatefair.org (online processing fees apply). Value Packs include the following:
*Fair admission must be purchased separately, only available through August 11, while supplies last.
Thrill Park Wristbands
Save money on rides at the Fair by purchasing your discounted wristbands:
Food Tickets
Hungry? Food tickets can be purchased in packs of five for $5, and each food ticket is good for $1 toward food or beverage purchase on the Fairgrounds. You can only get food tickets at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office through August 11, while supplies last. Food tickets are not available online.
Elwell Family Park Advanced Tickets
Save money on Tractor Pulls, Monster Trucks and the Demolition Derby by purchasing before the Fair.
Saturday, August 14 at 11:00 a.m.
General Admission Adult Advanced Ticket: $25 ($30 at the Fair)
General Admission Children (2-11 years old) Advanced Tickets: $20 ($25 at the Fair)
Tuesday, August 17 at noon
Wednesday, August 18 at noon
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General Admission Adult Advanced Ticket per day: $30 ($35 at the Fair)
Children (2-11) Advanced Ticket per day: $25 ($30 at the Fair)
Saturday, August 21 at 11:00 a.m.
General Admission Adult Advanced Ticket: $15 ($20 at the Fair)
General Admission Children (2-11 years old) Advanced Tickets: $10 ($15 at the Fair)
*All advanced ticket prices are good until 11:59 p.m. on August 11, 2021.
For more information on special events or Grandstand tickets, visit www.iowastatefair.org. All safety precautions will be followed per CDC guidelines in August 2021.
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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. How Do You Fair?, August 12-22, 2021. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.