DES MOINES, Iowa —

Tickets for next year's Iowa State Fair are now available, offering fairgoers discounted access to popular attractions and events.

Advance admission prices are $11 for anyone ages 12 and older. It's $7 for ages 6-11. Tickets can also be reserved for popular state fair attractions, including the Giant Slide, Ye Old Mill, and Barksdale's State Fair Cookies. Orders can be placed online.

The 2026 Iowa State Fair runs from Aug. 13-23. The theme is "Fair Spirit." Organizers plan to announce the first Grandstand show in December.

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