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Last Day at the 2026 Iowa State Fair | Des Moines News
The 2026 Iowa State Fair is closing its doors for the season on August 23rd, with perfect weather and a packed final day of events. Don’t miss bunny yoga at 9 AM, cribbage at 11 AM, a mother-daughter look-alike contest at 1 PM, and the Bill Riley Talent Finals at 1:30 PM. The Heart of Iowa Cloggers perform at 3:30 PM, while music lovers can catch Josiah Queen headlining the Grandstand at 6 PM with special guest Erin Fuller. Tickets are still available online for $19.40 and up — your last chance to soak in the sights, sounds, and smells of this iconic Iowa tradition. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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