See modern masterpieces at the Des Moines Art Center, tour the wildly diverse architecture of Salisbury House or find out about the city's pioneer past at the State Historical Society of Iowa Museum. ADVANCED / MULTI DAY ADULT Public Onsale: December 14, 2022 1:24 PM to September 21, 2023 9:00 AM. The Iowa State Fair offers Thrill Parks. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted at the gate. Beer list: COMING SOON. Tuesday, August 16 – Kids Yoga at Kid's Club. Kossuth County Fair. Thrill Ville, located between the Grandstand and Ye Old Mill, features some of the newest and fastest amusement park rides and is the largest of the three. Anne & Bill Riley Stage. The shirt and gate ticket will be handed out at an all volunteer meeting at noon on August 8th at the Iowa Craft Beer Tent on the fairgrounds.
"Iowa has been good to me and this is a great opportunity to give back to the people of Iowa. Every August, the whole of Iowa (and a few more people besides) converge on the state capital for the Iowa State Fair for 11 days of sporting contests, live music, great food and a showcase of the region's fresh meat and produce. We are just weeks away from the Iowa State Fair! If you are working nights, you will also have the best view of the band perched high upon your retro bar stools. 5:00 PM 4-H Building Closed. Lucas Co Fair Rodeo. Multiple times throughout the night, the Hairball stage will become a new rock concert, and fans will see a drop-dead accurate homage to acts that include Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey and Aerosmith. Queen Coronation (4-H Building). You can see 200 floats, animals, vehicles, and more. Hours of operation for the redemption booth will be daily from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. Phone orders can be taken by calling Etix: 1-800-514-3849. After sampling a few beers, drinking is not allowed behind the counter. Advance RSVP requested - RSVP HERE -Those who RSVP in advance will be placed into a drawing for a $50 gift card to West End Salvage.
However, for others, the rides, shows and sports contests available at the Iowa State Fair are the real attraction. Adults (Ages 12+): $14. Grocery prices in Des Moines shouldn't be too high. Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center. Find a place to stay.
The day is filled with hands-on activities centered around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This will be located between the Grandstand and Ye Old Mill. Conveniently located if you plan to explore the center of town, this park is a great launching pad for a day of sightseeing in Iowa's capital. According to 's data, the average price per night at hotels near Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines is USD 191. Does not include games, but credits can be added in the Thrill Parks. Finding fun on the first day of the Iowa State Fair. There is no requirement as to who shows the animals, anyone from any age is welcome to show in the showback.
If you love modern art, this is a museum that you just can't miss. 4:00 PM Bill Riley Talent Search. 65 VIP Tickets (limited supply). Located to the east of the city center, the Fairgrounds also host the city's popular petting zoo and the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center, a regular venue for business and cultural events. ADULT SATURDAY: $15. Timed Event Jackpot. The first year or two that the exhibition center was open, there were fliers with all the quilt blocks on them. Featuring three days of innovative exhibitions, educational seminars and questions answered by qualified trade professionals. The House That She Built Iowa Event Partners. In our new location at theJacobson Exhibition Center! Saturday, Aug. 13 coverage: Watch: Iowans to build a house in just 9 days at the Iowa State Fair. We are launching The House That She Built Iowa at the Home & Remodeling Show! Expect to pay $10-15 at mid-range places and over $20 at high-end eateries. There are countless places to grab a high-quality beef burger, with restaurants like B-Bops, Drake Diner and Chuck's specializing in using locally-reared Iowan meat.
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Rachelle K. Keck as Grand View's 14th president! Tuesday, August 2 – 9:00 - 10:30 a. m. Coffee Q & A at West End Salvage, 22 9th St. Des Moines, 50309 | RSVP. And Thrill Zone, located north of Gate 11, has its own ensemble of heart-stopping rides. Get complete information, including a digital guide, by visiting Iowa Live.
Friday, August 19 – It's Iowa Corn and Soybean Day at Kids' Club. Finken's beauty, power and emotion, will set the stage for a one-of-a-kind Hairball experience. What creative desserts can go on a stick? Jake's Club, the second floor VIP area, can be used independently for business meetings, private parties or receptions. Good any one day of the Fair! Des Moines doesn't have an Amtrak station, but there is one about 50 miles south at Osceola, which is on the California Zephyr service from Chicago to San Francisco. What should I know if I go? Food on a stick is a state fair tradition. The truck and tractor pulls are a tradition at the State Fair Grandstand.
Blue Ribbon Kids Club Tent: For children ages 10 and under. If traveling from out-of-state, must have negative Coggins. You will receive 2 drink tickets, shirt, ticket to visit the fair at a later date (no ticket is needed on setup days), and we will buy you lunch.