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There is a lot to see and do at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. After all, when it comes to variety, nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair.
Event Location: Various Fairgrounds Locations
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
July 03, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
July 04, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
July 05, 2026
Featuring over 5,000 of country's coolest 1999 and older hot rods, muscle cars, customs, trick trucks and more! Enjoy our Goodguys AutoCross racing action featuring the Optima Batteries “Duel in Des Moines Shootout” on Saturday afternoon and our Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday night. Don't forget to check out our Goodguys Nitro Thunderfest presented by Summit Racing!
The fun doesn't stop there!
*Burnout Contest on Saturday
*Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral
*Commercial Vendor and Manufacturers Midway
*Live Music Entertainment
*Pie Baking Contest and Watermelon Eating Contest on Saturday
*Pin-Up Girl Contest on Saturday
*Free Family Fun Zone featuring the Auto World Model Car Make N Take on Saturday & Sunday
*Central Iowa RC Addicts Showcase
*Model Car Show and Valve Cover Races
*Goodgals Arts & Crafts Gallery Builder’s
*Choice Awards selected by Revision Rods and Rides
*Meguiar’s All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered cars and trucks of all years
(Note: Show features subject to change.)
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For event questions, please contact the Good Guys Customer Service at 800-777-1258
Scott Watson: 817-247-5492 / scottw@good-guys.com
Event Category: Automotive
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.