DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa State Fair has announced two additions to the 2025 Grandstand lineup.

Wednesday morning, fair organizers revealed country singer Parker McCollum will perform on the first Friday of the fair, August 8^th. He’ll be joined by special guest The Josh Abbott Band.

And on Thursday, August 14^th, 80s hair-metal icons Def Leppard will take the stage.

Both performances will start at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 17th at 10:00 a.m. at https://www.iowastatefair.org/.