DES MOINES—Get ready for a sweet time at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17, in Des Moines. With 11 days of delicious food, heart-pumping rides, toe-tapping tunes and tons of family fun, there’s something to make sweet memories at every turn.
Sweet Entertainment
Celebrate 11 sweet days filled with excitement, energy and over half a million dollars in spectacular nighttime shows, strolling acts and special entertainment, all free with admission.
From jaw-dropping stunt shows and lively street performers to must-see musical acts, there’s entertainment around every corner.
Plus, more than 100 acts will take the stage during the day across multiple free stages throughout the fairgrounds.
Sweet Blue Ribbons
Have some fun and zany, one-of-a-kind blue ribbon fair fun each day. It’s easy to enter, and many contests have day-of sign-ups…