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Award winning fairs, festivals and celebrations abound in Iowa. Check out our featured events below or find dates and information for other events by visiting www.traveliowa.com.
Featured Events
Boone
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Boone County Fair 1601 Industrial Park Road Phone: 515-432-5899 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: For 90 years the Boone County Fair has Boone home to 4H, FFA, and Open Class exhibits and shows. Commercial Exhibits, grandstand events, and the carnival rout out the fair. Free gate and parking. |
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Hours: July 12-15, 2012 |
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Des Moines
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Iowa State Fair Located at: E. 30th & E. University, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57130 Des Moines 50317-0003 Phone: 800-545-FAIR or 515-262-3111 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Nothing compares to the annual August extravaganza that inspired the novel State Fair, three motion pictures and is featured in the New York Times bestseller 1000 Places to See Before You Die. Join us August 9-19, 2012. |
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Hours: August 9-19; 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; no entry or re-entry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 |
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White Eagle Multi-Cultural Pow Wow Hawkeye Antique Acres, Exit 117, 180 1/4 Mile South, 3322 Ute Ave. Phone: 515-897-2254 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: A unique, one of a kind, Pow Wow—a celebration of drumming, music, song, dance, and story performed by Midwest’s four races—Red, Black, Yellow and White. Food Ethnic Crafts, Children’s Crafts and Camping with electricity available on the grounds. |
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Hours: August 24-26, 2012. Visit website for event schedule. |
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Hampton
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Franklin County Fair Hwy 3 West, PO Box 442 Phone: 641-456-2049 Email Questions or Comments Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Features grandstand shows, midway and free entertainment. Grandpa’s Farm offers old time farming demonstrations with horses, steam engines and antique tractors. Free draft horse pull on Saturday. Museum and Pleasant Hill, a 1900’s town with enactors and craftsmen, free gate and parking. |
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Hours: July 18-22, 2012 and July 17-21, 2013 |
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Indianola
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National Balloon Classic Launch site; 15335 Jewell St. Phone: 515-961-8415 or 800-FLY-IOWA Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: Hot air balloon festival July 27 – August 4, 2012. This is a family friendly event that is being held for its 43rd consecutive year. A spectacular must see event! |
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Hours: Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30 |
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Jefferson
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Mahanay Bell Tower Courthouse Square Phone: 515-386-2155 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: 162-foot tower features 14 cast bells and electronic carillon chiming every quarter hour: patriotic and religious music played at 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm daily. Elevator ride to observation deck offers a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Annual Bell Tower Festival June 8-10, 2012. |
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Hours: Mem Day-Labor Day 11-4 Daily Weekends in May & Sept from 11-4 |
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Waukee
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White Eagle Multi-Cultural Pow Wow Hawkeye Antique Acres, Exit 117, 180 1/4 Mile South, 3322 Ute Ave. Phone: 515-897-2254 Visit Web Site Add to Trip Builder |
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Description: A unique, one of a kind, Pow Wow—a celebration of drumming, music, song, dance, and story performed by Midwest’s four races—Red, Black, Yellow and White. Food Ethnic Crafts, Children’s Crafts and Camping with electricity available on the grounds. |
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Hours: August 24-26, 2012. Visit website for event schedule. |
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