The Iowa State Fair isn't lacking in attendance this year, but only two days so far have eclipsed last year's record-breaking totals. How many people were there on Tuesday, Aug. 12?

How many people attended the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 12?

The State Fair saw 102,080 people in attendance on Tuesday, Aug. 12.

How does Tuesday's attendance compare to 2024?

In 2024, 105,384 people attended day six of the State Fair, setting the record Tuesday attendance.

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 Iowa State Fair attendance compare to 2024?

Day: 2025 (2024)

Thursday: 95,671 (90,822)

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