Wet Weather Delays Iowa State Fair Vendor and Camper Parking

DES MOINES, IA (07/25/2025) (readMedia)-- Due to recent wet weather, the Iowa State Fair is pausing all vendor and camper setup on Saturday, July 26.

• Concessionaires and outdoor vendors may only park or set up on hard surfaces on Saturday, July 26. Setting up on grassy areas is not allowed until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27.

• The Iowa State Fair Campgrounds are closed on Saturday, July 26. Campers may line up at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27.

Ground conditions are too soft at this time, and moving in now could damage grassy areas, cause deep ruts, and create unsafe conditions for vehicles, trailers, and campers.

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we prepare for the 2025 Iowa State Fair, August 7–17, 2025.

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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.