DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2025 Iowa State Fair will open its gates in 100 days, and fair officials have released the list of free entertainment for the event.
The acts you can enjoy range from rock and country stars, tribute acts, family fun, and some favorites who are returning to the fair. The entertainment is free with admission.
The Iowa State Fair runs from August 7-17, 2025. You can find out more about events, tickets, and the Grandstand lineup here.
Susan Knapp Amphitheater sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO 13
August 7 Ty Myers (Country) 8 p.m.
August 8 Creed Fisher (Country) 8 p.m.
August 9 Waylon Wyatt (Country) 8 p.m.
August 10 The Castellows (Country) 8 p.m.
August 11 Kashus Culpepper (Country) 8 p.m.
August 12 Drew Baldridge (Country) 8 p.m.
August 13 Tanner Adell (Country) 8 p.m.
August 14 William Clark Green (Country) 8 p.m.
August 15 Brent Cobb (Country) 8 p.m.
August 16 Drake White (Country) 8 p.m.
August 17 Redferrin (Country) 7 p.m.
Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
August 7-8 The Holy Rocka Rollaz (Rock n’ Roll) 7 & 9 p.m.
August 9 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation presented by Nature Hill 7 p.m.
August 10 Parranderos Latin Combo (Salsa/Cumbia/Afrobeat) 7 p.m.
August 11 Six Appeal (Pop) 7 & 9 p.m.
August 12-13 Herman’s Hermits (Pop/Folk) 7 & 9 p.m.
August 14-16 Ron Diamond (Hypnotist) 7 & 9 p.m.
August 17 Rebecca St. James (Christian) 7 p.m.
MidAmerican Energy Stage with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI 8
August 7 Taylor Inspired Dance Party (Pop/Electronic/Dance Beats) 8 p.m.
August 8 The Nadas (Folk) 7 & 9 p.m.
August 9 The End (A Tribute To The Beatles) 8 p.m.
August 10 Pecos and the Rooftops (Country) 8 p.m.
August 11 PetRock (Smooth Rock) 8 p.m.
August 12 Electric Avenue (MTV 80s Tribute) 8 p.m.
August 13 Allie Colleen (Country) 8 p.m.
August 14 The Pork Tornadoes (Beard Pop) 8 p.m.
August 15 Not Quite Brothers (Classic Rock/Rock) 8 p.m.
August 16 Jason Brown (Country) 8 p.m.
August 17 Journey from the Heart (Rock) 7 p.m.
Fun Forest Stage sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
The Chipper Experience! – Where COMEDY & MAGIC Collide!
Brad Weston (Comedy/Juggler)
Grounds Entertainment (August 7-17)
Chainsaw Artists Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik – Expo Hill
The Flying Royals Trapeze Show sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water – Jacobson Exhibition Center Lawn
Hot Glass Academy – Heritage Village, Next to First Church
Cowboy Boot Camp – North of Little Hands on the Farm
Kids Can Cook Cooking Show – Variety Theater
The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee – Strolling
Bandaloni – Strolling
Hillbilly Bob – Strolling
All grounds entertainment times will be listed in daily schedules available in mid-July.
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