Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 8:00am
Schedule:
Entertainment:
Iowa State Fair Grandstand presented by Iowa LoƩery – Krause Group Stage
Drone Show presented by Travel Iowa
Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola
The Fair’s largest stage with 11 nights of top performers; buy Grandstand Ɵckets at iowastatefair.org.
Prices include facility fees charged on all Ɵckets. Pricing varies based on EƟx service fees charged for online and phone orders.
8 p.m. Megan Moroney with special guest Kameron Marlowe ($54-94; Limited Tickets Available)
10:30 p.m. Iowa State Fair Drone Show, to follow Grandstand show
10:45 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
Local and naƟonal touring entertainment; Talent Search
9 a.m. Wilson Dance Company, Monroe
11 a.m. Touch of Neil Diamond - David Driscoll, Ankeny
11:45 a.m. Way We Live Award PresentaƟon, Kovar Family Farms
Noon Iowan of the Day PresentaƟon
12:30 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Search (to follow Iowan of the Day)
4 p.m. The Jeff Arrandale Band, ChrisƟan Rock, Norwalk
7 p.m. Iowa State Fair Queen CoronaƟon
Elwell Family Park
West outdoor arena with covered bleachers; acƟon dirt events
10 a.m. Short Course UTV and ATV Racing (Free; gates open at 9 a.m.)
Expo Hill
Free entertainment, MidAmerican Energy Wind Turbine and EducaƟon Center
10 a.m. Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus SighƟng, MidAmerican Energy Wind
Turbine and EducaƟon Center
10 a.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Noon Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
3:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
5:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Hy-Vee Fun Forest
Variety Star Playground, stage with kid programming, Blue Ribbon Kids' Club
Fun Forest Stage
sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Saturday Meet and Greet: Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons
11 a.m. Denise Shipler
11:30 a.m. Brad Weston
12:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
1:30 p.m. Brad Weston
2 p.m. Denise Shipler
2:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
3:30 p.m. Brad Weston
4:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
MidAmerican Energy Stage
with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI TV8
Local and naƟonal touring entertainment; KCCI TV8 live news
9 a.m. Superstars Performing Arts, Urbandale
11 a.m. Fairfield Jazz Band
1 p.m. Mullet Contest (registraƟon begins at noon)
3:30 p.m. Mr. Legs Contest (registraƟon begins at 3 p.m.)
8 p.m. The End - Tribute to The Beatles
The Lawn
West of Richard O. Jacobson ExhibiƟon Center; outdoor entertainment; concessions
11 a.m. The Flying Royals
12:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
2 p.m. The Flying Royals
4:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
6 p.m. The Flying Royals
7:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
Strolling Acts
Around the Fairgrounds
11 a.m. Bandaloni
11:30 a.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Noon Hillbilly Bob
1 p.m. Bandaloni
2 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
3 p.m. Bandaloni
4:30 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO TV13
Local and naƟonal touring entertainment; WHO TV13 Hello Iowa show
9 a.m. Steppin' Out Dance Studio, Newton
11 a.m. Greater Des Moines Community Band
1 p.m. Musical Worship
8 p.m. Waylon WyaƩ
Bar And Restaurant Entertainment
Blue Ribbon Bar and Eatery
Located southeast of the Grandstand
2 p.m. Fahrenheit
3 p.m. DJ Yacovana
6 p.m. The KC All Stars
Bubbly Bar and Bistro
Located west of Grandfather’s Barn
12:30 p.m. Sierra Griggs Band
6:30 p.m. Toast3r
Bud Tent
Located east of Ye Old Mill
2 p.m. Fat Tuesday
6 p.m. Chris Ferrara + The Common Good
9 p.m. DJ Diverse
Iowa CraŌ Beer Tent
Located west of Jacobson ExhibiƟon Center
3 p.m. Emma Storm
7 p.m. The Sheet
Jalapeno Pete’s
Located southwest of Thrill Ville
1 p.m. Josh Sinclair
4 p.m. Xolex
8 p.m. Cory Waller and the Wicked Things
JR’s SouthPork Ranch
Located west of the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion, on Rock Island Avenue
10 a.m. DJ Bingo/Jake Feldman
Noon Owen JusƟce
2:30 p.m. Emmet Sheehan
5 p.m. Jordan Beem
8 p.m. Tyler Richton and The High Bank Boys
