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Iowa State Fair


  • Sep
    27 Fri

    Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show

    Des Moines, IA
    United States
    5:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    DISCOUNT: $6.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    DISCOUNT Public Onsale: February 12, 2024 8:26 AM to September 29, 2024 3:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
    Make plans now to attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show on September 27th-29th at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. This is Iowa's largest show, with over 250 talented exhibitors presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts. The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, several different types of food items, lawn and garden art, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of display space. Admission to the show is only $7 ($6 online in advance), with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire 3 day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 5 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking for the show is always free. For additional show information, call 563-357-1986.

  • Nov
    15 Fri

    Iowa's Largest Arts & Crafts Show

    Des Moines, IA
    United States
    5:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
    DISCOUNT: $7.00

    TICKET SALE DATES
    DISCOUNT Public Onsale: February 12, 2024 8:30 AM to November 17, 2024 2:00 PM

    PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION
    Make plans now to attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show on November 15th-17th at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. This is Iowa's largest show, with over 300 talented exhibitors presenting and selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts. The show is a production of Callahan Promotions, Inc. and offers patrons the chance to enjoy original, affordable arts and crafts. Products being sold include oak furniture, pottery, jewelry, clothing, floral wreaths, stained glass, several different types of food items, lawn and garden art, and much, much more, with over 80,000 square feet of display space. Admission to the show is only $8 ($7 if you purchase online), with anyone 10 and under free. All patrons will receive a 3-day re-entry hand stamp good for the entire 3 day run of the show. Show hours are Friday night from 5 PM to 9 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Parking for the show is always free. For additional show information, call 563-357-1986.

Iowa State Fair

E. 30th Street & University Avenue
Des Moines, IA
United States
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The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines is Iowa’s great celebration, a salute to the state’s best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. It is the true heartbeat of the Midwest, unequaled and unduplicated.