Conference · Des Moines, Iowa · Major show
Iowa State Fair 2012
Amusement, Entertainment · Music
Dates9–19 Aug 2012This edition has ended
RunningSince 2009Annual · 8 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Its website has moved
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See Iowa State Fair's current page for the next dates.
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 600in 2009, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 1,109,150in 2010, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 160 acresin 2009, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 8first in 2009
About Iowa State Fair
Everything you need to know about enjoying your stay at the Iowa State Fair is right here — hours, how to purchase tickets, maps, directions, disability assistance and more. If you have a question, chances are you’ll find the answer here.
Fair Hours
-Grounds: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; no entry or re-entry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 19
-Buildings: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
-Midway: 10 a.m. to Midnight
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 12–22 Aug 2027 Dates announced | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | — | — |
| 2015 | 8–18 Aug 2015 | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | — | — |
| 2014 | 8–18 Aug 2014 | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | — | — |
| 2013 | 8–18 Aug 2013 | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | — | — |
| 2012 | 9–19 Aug 2012 | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | — | — |
| 2011 | 11–21 Aug 2011 | Iowa State Center Ames, Iowa | — | — |
| 2010 | 12–22 Aug 2010 | Des Moines Marriott Des Moines, Iowa | — | 1,109,150 |
| 2009 | 13–23 Aug 2009 | Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines, Iowa | 600 | 1,109,150 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.