Hours: The Iowa State Fair Box Office, located at the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds, is open beginning July 5 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday for walk-up orders only. On Saturday, August 6, the Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will also be extended hours on Sunday, August 7, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pre-Fair Access and Hours: Access to the grounds will be restricted on the days leading up to the Fair. Because of this, Grandstand and admission tickets will be available at Gate 14 (located on the southeast corner of the Fair’s North Parking lot) beginning Monday, August 8. Visitors may park in the North Lot to purchase tickets. No vehicles will be permitted within the Fairgrounds without a permit. Monday, August 8: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 9: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 10: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fairtime Hours: August 11-21: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
General Rules
• In general, cameras are not allowed.* • No recording devices. • No cans, bottles or coolers. • No smoking. • All bags and backpacks are subject to search upon entry to the Grandstand. Refusal to comply will result in denied entry. * Still photos may be taken at the discretion of the performer.
Child Policy
Kids under 2 are admitted free into show when sitting on a parent's lap (Not allowed if view from behind is blocked)
Parking
Fairtime parking is $10.
Accessibility
Accessible seating, hearing impaired, and visually impaired seating is available. Tickets are limited to two attendants for each accessible seat. Accessible parking is located on the north side of the Grandstand.
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