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Entertainment Free Entertainment at the Iowa State Fair August 13-23

By Iowa State Fair · May 6, 2026, 12:48 pm
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Nothing is free anymore, except half a million dollars’ worth of entertainment at the Iowa State Fair, August 13-23. Don’t miss a minute of it! From rock and rising country stars to tribute acts, family-friendly shows, and Fair favorites, the free stages will be filled well past sunset.

The best part? It’s all included with gate admission. Plan your day today and catch something unforgettable for zero extra costs.

FREE entertainment is included with gate admission. Strolling and grounds entertainment acts have already been announced. Advance discounted admission tickets, Elwell Family Park events and Grandstand tickets are on sale now at www.iowastatefair.org. 

Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart

August 13-14Tonic Sol-fa (A Cappella)7 & 9 p.m.
August 15Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation presented by Nature Hill7 p.m.
August 16-17Tribute to the Troops7 & 9 p.m.
August 18-19The Britins (British Invasion/Classic Rock/Pop)7 & 9 p.m.
August 20Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Rock and Roll)7 & 9 p.m.
August 21-22Ron Diamond (Hypnotist)7 & 9 p.m.
August 23

Ron Diamond     (Hypnotist) 5 & 7 p.m.




MidAmerican Energy Stage with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI 8

August 13Jake Worthington (Country)8 p.m.
August 14The Nadas (Folk)7 & 9 p.m.
August 15-16Jammy Buffet (Gulf & Western Coastal Rock/Tribute)8 p.m.
August 17PetRock (Soft Rock/"Yacht Rock")8 p.m.
August 18Tyler Halverson (Country/Folk-Rock/Americana)8 p.m.
August 19Colt Ford (Country)8 p.m.
August 20Slaughter (Metal/Rock)8 p.m.
August 21Not Quite Brothers (Rock)8 p.m.
August 22Jason Brown (Country)8 p.m.
August 23Dwayne Gretzky (Pop/Rock and Party Rock)7 p.m.

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