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Iowa State Fair is just around the corner. Happening on August 7, 2008, the organizers are planning to have a record-setting opening ceremonies.

Tickets are now on sale for all Grandstand shows through Ticketmaster.

The fair runs for 11 eventful days where more than a million exhibitors and guests from all over will come to the 400-acre state grounds.  The fair will take place in Des Moines.

The Iowa State Fairgrounds are located at East 30th Street and East University Avenue,
10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines.

Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 Bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to
Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (E University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.

Western Iowa: From I-235, take Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.

Southern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.

Click here for information on Fairtime Park and Ride Shuttles.

Lodging
The Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau provides up-to-date lodging information. You may contact them by calling 800/451-2625 or search their online accommodations listings.

For information on camping at the Iowa State Fair’s Campgrounds during Fairtime, click here.