---
title: Iowa State Fair
description: Annual Iowa event featuring a juried fine art exhibition open to resident artists of all ages.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/iowa-state-fair
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Festival
location: Des Moines, IA, United States
website: https://www.iowastatefair.org/
---

# Iowa State Fair

*Festival • Des Moines, IA, United States*

## About

Annual Iowa event featuring a juried fine art exhibition open to resident artists of all ages.

The Iowa State Fair is an annual event held in Des Moines, Iowa, celebrating agriculture, entertainment, and the arts. Its Fine Art Exhibition provides Iowa-based artists of all ages with a juried showcase for original works across a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, ceramics, and more. The exhibition is open to adult, youth, junior, and children categories, fostering artistic development across generations. Prize awards and jury results are announced each year on the opening day of the Fair.

## Details

- **Address:** 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **Website:** https://www.iowastatefair.org/
- **Social Media:** twitter: https://twitter.com/iowastatefair, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowastatefair, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/iastatefair, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iowastatefair/

## Programs

View current programs from Iowa State Fair on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/iowa-state-fair