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Iowa State Fair Shatters Attendance Records | Des Moines News
The 2026 Iowa State Fair shattered every attendance record in its history, drawing over 1.2 million visitors and setting new daily highs—including a record-breaking 130K on the final Saturday. Lainey Wilson’s concert packed the Grandstand with 132K fans, the largest since its 2018 renovation. Livestock and auctions also soared: a 568-pound ram and a $734K Sale of Champions topped the charts, while the Woodcarver’s auction raised over $96K for charity. This year’s fair proves tradition still draws massive crowds—and big numbers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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