Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 8:00am
Schedule:
Christensen Farms Day
Come meet the team behind one of the nation's leading pork producers and connect with local pig farmers who bring dedication, care, and innovation to every step of raising pigs. Learn about our commitment to sustainability through our 4 P’s – People, Pigs, Planet, and Prosperity – and how we’re working to responsibly feed a growing world. Help us give back: ask us a question about pigs, pig farming, or pork and we'll donate two pounds of pork to the Food Bank of Iowa for every question asked Stop by our booth for interactive activities, fun giveaways, and your chance to win exciting pork prizes. Whether you're passionate about farming or food or just love a good pork chop – there’s.
something for everyone.
Gate Admission
Adult (ages 12 and up): $16
Child (ages 6-11): $10
Under 5: Free
After 10 p.m., there are no on-site ticket sales or entry/re-entry at the gates
Thrill Park Wristband
Good during Fair time only on any ride or game in Thrill Town and Thrill Ville. Tickets and credits can be
purchased and reloaded onto the Thrill Park Wristband at any Thrill Parks kiosk in Thrill Town or Thrill Ville. $1 for 1 credit
Thrill Park Wristbands are not valid in Thrill Zone.
Upon initial purchase of a Thrill Park Wristband , a one-time $1 fee is charged.
Entertainment
Iowa State Fair Grandstand presented by Iowa Lo?ery – Krause Group Stage
Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola
The Fair’s largest stage with 11 nights of top performers; buy Grandstand tickets at iowastatefair.org.
Prices include facility fees charged on all tickets. Pricing varies based on Etix service fees charged for online and phone orders.
8 p.m. T-Pain with special guest charlieonnafriday ($44-74)
10:30 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular to follow Grandstand show
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
Local and national touring entertainment; Talent Search
10 a.m. IFAA Sale of Champions Scholarship Presentation
11:45 a.m. Way We Live Award Presentation, Heinrich Farms, Petersen Ca?le, Grate View Farm
Noon Iowan of the Day Presentation
12:30 p.m. Bill Riley Talent Search Semi-Finals (to follow Iowan of the Day)
4 p.m. Small Town Superheroes, Band, Oskaloosa
7 p.m. Ron Diamond, Hypnotist
9 p.m. Ron Diamond, Hypnotist
Elwell Family Park
West outdoor arena with covered bleachers; action dirt events
Noon Domination Motorsports Demolition Derby ($; gates open at 11 a.m.)
Expo Hill
Free entertainment, MidAmerican Energy Wind Turbine and Education Center
10 a.m. Louie the Lightning Bug and/or Sniffy the Sniffasaurus Sighting, MidAmerican Energy Wind
Turbine and Education Center
10 a.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Noon Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
3:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
5:30 p.m. Chainsaw Carvers Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik
Hy-Vee Fun Forest
Variety Star Playground, stage with kid programming, Blue Ribbon Kids' Club
Fun Forest Stage
sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
10 a.m. Blue Ribbon Kids' Club: Saturday Meet and Greet: Breakfast with Mascots
11:30 a.m. Brad Weston
12:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
1:30 p.m. Brad Weston
2:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
3:30 p.m. Brad Weston
4:30 p.m. The Chipper Experience - Where Comedy and Magic Collide
MidAmerican Energy Stage
with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI TV8
Local and national touring entertainment; KCCI TV8 live news
9:30 a.m. 4x4 Stomper Pull (sign up at 9 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. Blue Tye Affair, Vocal Duo, Kahoka, Missouri
2:30 p.m. John-Paul Jones Group, Band, O?umwa
8 p.m. Jason Brown
The Lawn
West of Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center; outdoor entertainment; concessions
11 a.m. The Flying Royals
12:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
2 p.m. The Flying Royals
4:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
6 p.m. The Flying Royals
7:30 p.m. The Flying Royals
Strolling Acts
Around the Fairgrounds
11 a.m. Bandaloni
11:30 a.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Noon Hillbilly Bob
1 p.m. Bandaloni
2 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
3 p.m. Bandaloni
4:30 p.m. The Ice Cream Show with Greg Frisbee
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO TV13
Local and national touring entertainment; WHO TV13 Hello Iowa show
8:30 a.m. Bench Press/Deadli? Contest (weigh in at 8 a.m.)
8 p.m. Drake White
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