Wednesday, March 11, 2009

2009 Grandstand Line-up

Kelly Clarkson, winner of two Grammy awards and recent number one hit “My Life Would Suck Without You”, is scheduled to perform, as well as Fair favorites Brooks & Dunn, who have several Grammy’s and more than 20 #1 hits under their belt, with opener Jamey Johnson. Rock legends Journey will bring back the sensational sounds of the seventies and eighties with special guest Heart.


2009 Grandstand Line-up
presented by U.S. Cellular


August 13: Steven Curtis Chapman and Jeremy Camp, 8 p.m., $27

August 14: Gary Allan with special guest Chuck Wicks, 8 p.m., $32

August 15: Peter Frampton with special guest Gin Blossoms, 8 p.m., $32

August 16: Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy and special guest Candy Coburn, 8 p.m., $38

August 17: Bret Michaels (special guest to be announced), 8 p.m., $32

August 18: Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models, 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps, 6:00 p.m. Races, $15 adults, $5 children ages 6-11

August 19: Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull sponsored by Iowa Farmer Today, 2 p.m., $20 Adults, $10 children ages 6-11

August 20: Shinedown (special guest to be announced), 8 p.m., $27

August 21: Brooks and Dunn with special guest Jamey Johnson, 8 p.m., $40

August 22: Demolition Derby, 10 a.m., $12 adults, $5 children ages 6-11

August 22: Kelly Clarkson (special guest to be announced), 8 p.m., $38

August 23: Journey with special guest Heart, 8 p.m., $45


Ticket Info
Tickets for all concert and track events will go on sale Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

All concert events are reserved seating; track events are general admission. Beginning July 13, the Fair’s Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays - Fridays and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays for walk-up orders only (no mail, phone or fax orders). Convenience charges will apply to all tickets. Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Still looking for the perfect gift?

How about tickets to the other most wonderful time of the year – the Iowa State Fair! Tickets are on sale now and will only be available online at iowastatefair.org.

Choose from $7 adult admission tickets or punch cards with 11-days worth of admission ($77). Shipping and handling fees apply.

Tickets will be available through December 31. Allow one week for mailing time.

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.

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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.

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