Iowa State Fairgrounds Event Calendar
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
- Nov 3, 2012
- Iowa Cheerleading Championships
- Nov 3 – 4, 2012
- Flea Market
- Nov 4, 2012
- Fairgrounds 5K Fun Run & Walk
- Nov 10, 2012
- 9th Annual Fall Des Moines Doll, Bear & Toy Sale
- Nov 14, 2012
- Hiring for Heroes
- Nov 16 – 17, 2012
- Junk Jubilee Jingles
- Nov 16 – 17, 2012
- Show-Me Iowa Classic Boer Goat Sale
- Nov 16 – 18, 2012
- Callahan Promotions, Inc. Arts & Crafts Show
- Nov 17, 2012
- Iowa Showdown
- Nov 23 – 25, 2012
- Gun Show
- Nov 24 – 25, 2012
- First Western Auction
The Iowa State Fair is not responsible for the planning or programming of non-Fair events hosted on the Fairgrounds. All non-Fair events are solely the responsibility of the contracted event organizer and said organizer should be contacted for specific event information.




