Thursday, July 31, 2008

Fair's Opening Day Offers Free Admission, Corndog - updated 7/21

Be part of history with record-setting opening ceremonies at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. On August 7 get free admission at the gate from 5-8:30 a.m. and then head to the Grandstand to help set a world record for the most people simultaneously eating a corndog. Click here for updated information.

In Our Thoughts

The Iowa State Fair staff extends its thoughts and prayers to its co-worker Sarah Elrod. Sarah was involved in a serious car accident and remains hospitalized with head trauma. Please join us in wishing her and her family a speedy recovery. Click here to send Sarah a message.

Iowa State Fair on MySpace

Check out the Fair's new MySpace page!



Daily Program Now Online


The complete listing of 2008 Fair activities and events is now online. Search by day, time, location or category and start planning your trip to the Fair. Click here for the daily program.

Watch the 2008 Iowa State Fair commercial on You Tube