✋ Win It Wednesday🤚
We're back this year with more giveaways! Enter for a chance to win two value packs and two admission tickets. We'll be back every Wednesday leading up to the Fair.
Enter now at 👉 iowastatefair.org/contests-a…#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit#Giveaway
ALT Tiny plastic hands holding up two admission tickets and two value packs. the 2026 Iowa State Fair Theme is around the edges and in the bottom right is written, "Fair Spirit, August 13-23"
Have You Herd? The Iowa State Fair wants to showcase youth exhibitors in both 4-H and FFA and provide livestock education. 🐐🐑🎓
For more information, sign up at iowastatefair.org/volunteer#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit
ALT A gray image with Have You Herd? in large bold cursive letters in the top left. "Have You Herd? Provedes livestock education to the public while showcasing the Fair's youth exhibitors in both 4-H and FFA." is written in the top right. A photo a girl speaking into a microphone holding a cow by leash is in the bottom right.
From August 13-22, Iowa vendors, gardeners and makers will bring their best homegrown products to the Iowa State Fair Farmers Market.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Sign up now at iowastatefair.org/participat…#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit
ALT two people posing at their booth during the Iowa State Fair Farmers Market.
ALT A person posing for a photo at the Iowa State Fair Farmers Market with a table full of Jam and Jelly.
ALT Two people posing for a photo as they cut sausage for samples at the Iowa State Fair Famers Market.
Have you ever wanted to enter a competition at the Fair? Whether it's snapping the perfect photo, painting a masterpiece, or showing off your prize pony, the Iowa State Fair is your chance to shine 💛✨
Check out all of our great contests at iowastatefair.org/competitio….
ALT One of the Cowgirl Queen entries riding in the Jacobson Arena.
ALT The fine arts hanging on the wall.
ALT A coup looking at the vegitable entries in the Ag. Building.
Take the Fair to the next level with some behind-the-scenes Iowa State Fair experiences.
We have all sorts of great experiences, and you can buy your tickets at 👉 iowastatefair.org/visit/buy-…
ALT a group of people doing a fun experiment during a Fair After Dark in 2025. They appear to mixing sand.
ALT A group of people sitting on yoga mats smiling while sitting down and petting a goat.
ALT two small children feeding a baby cow with a large milk bottle duing cuddles & Snuggles at the Fair.
There are plenty of ways to save at the Fair! With discounted advance admission tickets, advance Thrill Passes, One Day Ride Wristbands and value packs. Make the most of every Fair Spirit-filled day.
Save now at 👉 iowastatefair.org/visit/buy-…#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit
ALT A photo of Thrill Ville at the Iowa State Fair. A giant swing ride is in the center of the photo with multiple Fairgoers walking around the area at the bottom of the photo.
The Ag. Art Contests are now open for children (ages 3-12) and folks of any age with intellectual developmental disabilities.
You can find the entry form along with your drawing or coloring page at iowastatefair.org/visit/kid-….
Best of luck to anyone who enters!
ALT A coloring page that hasn't been filled in yet. It's a farm with rolling hills. A farm house and barn can be seen in the background with a cow, chicken and pig in the front. Fireworks can be seen in the background.
ALT A coloring page that's been colored. It's a farm with green rolling hills. A farm house and red barn can be seen in the background with a cow, chicken and pig in the front. Fireworks can be seen in the background.
The FREE entertainment lineup has officially dropped, bringing rock, country, tribute acts, family fun and all your Fair favorites to the stage.
Get ready to feel the Fair Spirit 🎡✨
iowastatefair.org/entertainm…#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit
ALT Four women singing along to a song at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater. Around the edge of the graphic is a blue border with "Fair Spirit August 13-23" in the bottom right corner.
Decades at the fair mean countless stories🎡 Hear from three longtime Iowa State Fair workers who helped make it all happen on our latest podcast episode.
Listen at 👉 podbean.com/eas/pb-8red8-1aa…
Also available on Apple Podcast and Spotify🎵
ALT A set of tiny plastic hands holding up two tickets to Alabama during the Iowa State Fair with the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in the background. Along the border is the 2026 Iowa State Fair Theme with Fair Spirit August 13-23 in the bottom right corner.
ALT A close up photo of someone playing the bass guitar. The bass is wooden and orange with a hand looking like it's about the pluck one of the strings.
Elwell Family Park is packed with can’t‑miss events this year! 💥
Rodeos, racing, pulls, derbies and more! See our mix of paid and free events happening in Elwell Family Park this year 👇
Learn more and buy your tickets at iowastatefair.org/entertainm…#IowaStateFair#FairSpirit
ALT a boy and what appears to be his dad watchig a tractor pull in Elwell Family Park. The boy is being boosted up by his dad to see over the wall. off to the right lists all of the events and what days they will be. "Iowa State Fair PRCA Pro Rodeo August 13 & 14
Short Course UTV & ATV Cup (FREE) August 15
Charros Performances (FREE) August 16
Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls Sponsored by Titan Tire, Maker of Goodyear Farm Tires with media partner WHO-The Big Show August 19
Iowa’s Electrical Utilities Lineman Rodeo August 21
Demolition Derby August 22
Figure 8 Races August 23"
ALT A photo of AJR with the Fair theme along the bottom in navy blue. "AJR with special guest Em Beihold" is in the bottom left with a photo of Em Beihold in the bottom right.
ALT A photo of BigXthaPlug with the Fair theme along the bottom in navy blue. "BigXthaPlug with special guest XOLEX" is in the bottom left with a photo of XOLEX in the bottom right.