The 2025 Iowa State Fair marks the 171st year of the state's biggest event. It's a summer tradition that draws more than 1 million people to the east Des Moines fairgrounds.

Video above from 2024: East-siders talk about the State Fair tradition of East Side Night

This year's fair opened Thursday and runs 11 days through Sunday, Aug. 17.

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Here's what you need to know about Day 2 of the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

Day 2: Friday, Aug. 8

Grandstand : Parker McCollum with special guest Josh Abbott Band, 8 p.m.; tickets

Free stage headliners : Creed Fisher at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 8 p.m.; The Holy Rocka Rollaz at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; The Nadas

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