Your Fair Savings Start Now

DES MOINES, IA (05/14/2026) (readMedia)-- The countdown is on – only 90 days until the 2026 Iowa State Fair – and there are plenty of ways to save! With discounted advance admission tickets, advance Thrill Passes, one-day ride wristbands and value packs, there are numerous ways to save and make the most of every Fair Spirit-filled day. Act now – most of these deals disappear once the Fair opens!

SAVE $20 NOW!

  • Advance Thrill Passes: $30 for 50 ride credits in Thrill Ville, and Thrill Town. This pass is good every day of the Fair on rides and games. Additional credits can be added at any time. Only available until August 12. Once the Fair starts, this wristband/deal will not be available for purchase.

Besides the Advance Thrill Pass, check out two other ways to save big on rides and games at the 2026 Fair:

  • Advance One Day Ride Wristbands: $40 for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town. These are good for unlimited rides until 10 p.m. on the day of use, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Wristbands are not good on games, but additional credits can be added at any time. Only available until August 12. Once the Fair starts, this wristband/deal will not be available for purchase.
  • Dollar Discount Days: During the Fair, Monday-Friday, EVERY ride and game is $1 less until 4 p.m. in Thrill Ville and Thrill Town.

SAVE $13 NOW!

  • State Fair Value Packs: $20 for the ultimate Fair experience. 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

1 ticket for a cup of Barksdale's State Fair Cookies

Note: State Fair Value Packs are available at www.iowastatefair.org through July 31 online or in person at the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office until August 12.

PLUS, SAVE $5 NOW!

  • Advance admission tickets are $11 (ages 12 and up) and $7 (ages 6-11). Admission tickets are valid for one admission to the Fair any day, August 13-23, 2026.
  • Iowa State Fair PRCA Pro Rodeo advance tickets for August 13 or 14 are $25 for adults and $20 for children (ages 2-11)
  • Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulls advance tickets for August 19 are $25 for adults and $20 for children (ages 2-11)
  • Demolition Derby advance tickets for August 22 are just $15 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $10 for children (ages 2-11)
  • Figure 8 Race advance tickets for August 23 are just $15 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $10 for children (ages 2-11)

The countdown to Fair Spirit is officially underway! With just 90 days until the gates open, now is the perfect time to lock in savings, skip higher gate prices and make every Fair dollar go further.

From food and rides to competitions, exhibits and entertainment celebrating America250, there will be something for everyone August 13-23. Buying now is the best way to save and experience more at the 2026 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 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.