Community Corner

Iowa State Fair Schedule Wednesday: Older Iowan Idol, Tractor Club Display and More

What do you want to see at the Iowa State Fair this year?

There's plenty of to see and do at the Iowa State Fair today, from a tractor club display to Older Iowan Idol.

Head out to the fair and enjoy great food and weather!

Today is Older Iowans Day at the Fair, admission is $7 for those 60 years and older.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website.

Fun Events
All day Central Iowa Tractor Club Display
8:30 a.m. Senior Spelldown on the Budweiser Stage
10 a.m. Older Iowan Idol Tryouts on the Budweiser Stage
11 a.m. Iowa State Patrol/Safety Education Unit Presentation on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
Noon Bill Riley's Talent Search on Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Noon Older Iowan Idol Finals on the Budweiser Stage
12:30 p.m. Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Identification Contest in John Deere Agriculture Building
1 p.m. Facts and Fun with Iowa's Booming Wine Industry in Grandfather's Barn

Free Stages
7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Hypnotist Ron Diamond on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Strawberry Fields on the Budweiser Stage
8 p.m.
Dia Frampton on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
8 p.m. Hunter Hayes on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater Stage

Grandstand Event
2 p.m. Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull

Find out what's happening in Johnstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Where to Park

  • North, Sims and Northeast Lot Parking: $10
  • Motorcycle Parking: $10
  • Bicycle Parking (inside Gate 10): $2
  • Buses and Drivers: FREE

Paid parking will also be available in a new lot just east of East 36th Street on East University Avenue.

Park & Ride
Show your advance admission ticket at one of DART’s three State Fair Park & Rides and ride for $1 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 6 to 10, seniors and people with disabilities. Children ages 5 and younger ride for free.

Regular roundtrip prices are $2 for adults, and $1 for children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Locations for park & ride:

  • Center Street Park & Ride (Seventh and Center streets, enter on Seventh Street)
  • Southeast Polk School (Northeast 80th Street and Highway 163)
  • State Capitol (East 12th and Grand Avenue)

Service to and from park & ride locations run from 8:30 a.m. to midnight during the fair. Service will be extended for late-ending Grandstand shows.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Johnston