DES MOINES, Iowa – After another set of zoomed in photos was released by the Iowa State Fair this week to tease fans about this summer’s Grandstand acts, the fair is tipping its hand and revealing the artists.
On Wednesday morning, the bookend acts who will be performing at the 2026 Iowa State Fair were announced.
Country music star HARDY will play the first night of the fair, Thursday, August 13th, along with special guest McCoy Moore. The concert kicks off at 8:00 p.m.
Christian music artist Josiah Queen will close out the fair on Sunday, August 23rd, with special guest Ben Fuller. That show will start at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for both shows go on sale on Friday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. at iowastatefair.org…