About the Fair

  • Location: The Iowa State Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University in Des Moines
  • Adult gate admission: $10, Children (6-11) $4, free for ages 5 and under
  • Parking: North parking lot: $10 per vehicle, motorcycle parking allowed in the North Lot only for $10 (all vehicles must be removed by 1 a.m. curfew)
  • Bicycle parking inside Gate 9 for $2
  • Disabled parking: A limited number of spaces for the disabled are located in the North lot for $10 and are accessible through Gate #2, East 33rd Street and East University Avenue. All vehicles must carry a DOT parking permit or license plate distinguishing a disabled driver or passenger.