100 Days Until the 2024 Iowa State Fair
4/30/2024Fair Fever, August 8-18
DES MOINES, IA (04/30/2024) (readMedia)– With only 100 days until the gates swing open, it’s time to roll out the 2024 Iowa State Fair free entertainment lineup. From rock and roll to up-and-coming country, impeccable tributes, family-friendly entertainment, and beloved Fair favorites, it’s a countdown to Fair Fever at the 2024 Iowa State Fair!
With over half a million dollars in FREE entertainment, mark your calendars now for the grooviest celebration this summer.
Susan Knapp Amphitheater sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO 13
August 8 The Steel Woods (Country), 8 p.m.
August 9 Restless Road (Country), 8 p.m.
August 10 The War and Treaty (Country), 8 p.m.
August 11 Kelsey Hart (Country), 8 p.m.
August 12 49 Winchester (Country), 8 p.m.
August 13-14 Hairball (80s rock tribute), 8 p.m.
August 15 Shaylen (Country), 8 p.m.
August 16 Blake Guyre (Elton John and Billy Joel tribute), 8 p.m.
August 17 Ella Langley (Country), 8 p.m.
August 18 Matt Stell (Country), 7 p.m.
Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
August 8-9 The Little Mermen (Disney movie hits), 5 & 7 p.m.
August 10 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation presented by Nature Hill, 7 p.m.
August 11 Salsa del Soul Productions (Latino), 7 & 9 p.m.
August 12 Country Gold with LeRoy Van Dyke and the Malpass Brothers (Country), 5 & 7:30 p.m.
August 13-17 Ron Diamond (Hypnotist), 7 & 9 p.m.
August 18 Cochren & Co. (Christian), 7 p.m.
MidAmerican Energy Stage with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI 8
August 8 The Family Stone (Funk), 8 p.m.
August 9 The Nadas (Folk), 7 & 9 p.m.
August 10 Good To Be King (Tom Petty tribute), 8 p.m.
August 11 Austin Snell (Country), 8 p.m.
August 12 Transit Authority (Chicago tribute), 8 p.m.
August 13 Fuel (Rock), 8 p.m.
August 14 Tayler Holder (Country), 8 p.m.
August 15 The Pork Tornadoes (Pop), 8 p.m.
August 16 Not Quite Brothers (Rock), 8 p.m.
August 17 Jason Brown (Country), 8 p.m.
August 18 RVSHVD (Country), 7 p.m.
Fun Forest Stage sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
August 8-18 The Chipper Experience (Children’s magic show)
August 8-18 The Dollipops (Children’s music)
Other Grounds Entertainment (August 8-18)
Chainsaw Artists Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik – Expo Hill
Brian Sobaski’s Straw Sculptures – Ruan Plaza and near the Giant Slide
Flying Fools High Dive Show, sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water – Jacobson Exhibition Center West Lawn
iFlip, sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water – Jacobson Exhibition Center West Lawn
Hot Glass Academy – Heritage Village, next to First Church
Cowboy Boot Camp – North of Little Hands on the Farm
Kids in the Kitchen – Variety Theater
Bandaloni, sponsored by Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. – Strolling
The Illuminator – Strolling
The Ice Cream Show – Strolling
FREE entertainment is included with gate admission. Advance discounted admission tickets are on sale now at www.iowastatefair.org.
The complete daily program of events and entertainment will be released in July at www.iowastatefair.org and on the official Iowa State Fair App. Sign up for the Iowa State Fair e-newsletter and text alerts, or App, and follow us on social media for announcements and information as well as giveaways and contests.
