Despite a rainy start to the day, thousands of people came out to see country star Megan Moroney, the butter cow and more on Saturday, Aug. 9.

How many people attended the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 9?

The State Fair saw 118,454 people attend the third day on Saturday, Aug. 9.

How does attendance compare to the 2024?

In 2024, 128,732 people attended day three of the State Fair, the most daily attendance during last year’s 11-day run. The first Saturday of 2025 saw 10,000 fewer people than 2024.

Eight of the 11 fair days in 2024 eclipsed the 100,000 people in attendance mark, according to the State Fair. In total, 1,182,682 people attended the fair in 2024, surpassing the record set in 2019 by roughly 12,000 people.

How does 2025's Iowa State Fair attendance compare to 2024?

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