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Iowa State Fairgrounds
E. 30th St. and University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 36 attractions in Des Moines
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Traveler Description:
Sometimes billed as America's Classic State Fair, with its traditional competitions, agricultural exhibits and food displays, this August event - the...... more » Sometimes billed as America's Classic State Fair, with its traditional competitions, agricultural exhibits and food displays, this August event - the hottest draw in town - also features one of the world's largest livestock shows. The 400-acre fairgrounds hosts events year-round with three outdoor stages, show rings, baseball fields and a multimedia center, and also houses a 160-acre campground. « less
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Attraction type: State park
Address: E. 30th St. and University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50319
Tel: 515-262-3111

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“Best State Fair!”
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5 of 5 stars
Anna012485   1 contribution
Anna012485
Jun 20, 2008

Best state fair ever! more

“Average state fair”
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3 of 5 stars
Braniff   3 contributions
West Des Moines, IA
Aug 16, 2005
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At this time (August 15, 2005) there are practically no hotels near the fairgrounds. Moreover, there is no city wide bus service on Sundays which would connect you to the route that would take you to the fairgrounds, although there is a shuttle service from such destinations as the state house and a parking ramp on the north side of... more

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Iowa State Fairgrounds Address

E. 30th St. and University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319
Tel: 515-262-3111