Sweet Deals at the 2025 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (05/01/2025) (readMedia)-- Today is the start of "sweet deals season" at the Iowa State Fair. Save serious cash with advance ride wristbands and value packs. These early Thrill Park deals help make the most of every ride and value packs are an unbeatable Fair time discount. Scoop up some of the savings today!

Advance Thrill Pass Wristband- $30

$30 for 40 credits ($10 savings!)

• Good every day of the Fair on all rides and games in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville

• Additional credits can be added during the Fair

NOTE: Only available through August 6! Once the Fair starts, this product will not be available for purchase. Instead, you'll need to purchase credits during the Fair inside the Thrill Parks. Advance Thrill Pass Wristband does NOT include admission into the Fair and is not valid in Thrill Zone. Credits cannot be used for the Sky Glider, Ye Old Mill or Giant Slide.

One Day Ride Wristband- $40

• Only valid Monday-Thursday until 10 p.m. in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town

• Good for 1 day of unlimited rides (Thursday, August 7; Monday, August 11; Tuesday, August 12; Wednesday, August 13; or Thursday, August 14)

• Only valid for one person

• Does not include games, but credits can be added in Thrill Parks

• The wristband can be reloaded after 10 p.m. for further rides and games

NOTE: Only available through August 6! Once the Fair starts, this wristband/deal will not be available for purchase. Instead, you'll need to purchase credits during the Fair at the Thrill Parks. Credits during the Fair cost $1 per credit (ex. $20 will receive 20 credits). One Day Ride Wristbands do NOT include admission into the Fair and are not valid in Thrill Zone. Sky Glider, Ye Old Mill and Giant Slide rides are also NOT included.

Thrill Park Hours:

August 7-16: Thrill Ville is 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Thrill Town is 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

August 17 (last day): Thrill Ville is 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Thrill Town is 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

State Fair Value Pack- $20

$36.50 value for $20 ($16.50 savings!)

• The last day to purchase online is July 23! Allow 2 weeks for shipping and receipt. The physical product will be mailed to you before the Fair.

• State Fair Value Packs do NOT include admission into the Fair.

The Value Pack Includes:

1 Ye Old Mill ticket

1 Snakes Alive OR Train Exhibit ticket

1 Rock Wall* OR Krazy Maze ticket

2 Giant Slide tickets

1 Sky Glider ticket

4 $1 Food/beverage tickets

1 cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

Don't wait to take advantage of these Sweet Savings! Ride wristbands and Value Packs are the easiest way to plan ahead and save big on Fair fun. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just looking to make every dollar go further, these deals are your ticket to a sweeter, more affordable 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.