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.
- Oct 5 – 6, 2013
- Flea Market
- Oct 19 – 20, 2013
- Des Moines Lapidary Society Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
- Oct 20, 2013
- ITBOA Fall Thoroughbred Horse Sale
- Oct 27, 2013
- Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast
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.




