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Iowa State Fair

The most famous fair in the country, is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the United States. The Fair has been a unique extravaganza showcasing a wide array of events and activities. Features range from one of the world's largest livestock shows to the largest arts show in the state.

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January 7 - 8 - Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Des Moines - Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels! 515-564-8000 (8281)

January 15 - Monster Energy Music As a Weapon 5 Tour, Des Moines - $39.50 per ticket, Floor is General Admission; 100 level seating is Reserved. 515-564-8000 (8649)

March 3 - 6 - Hawkeye Swing Festival, Memorial Union - The Hawkeye Swing Festival is a Swingin Weekend with classes, live music and dance contests! 515-490-1945 (8242)

April 30 - May 1 - Battle of Pea Ridge Civil War Reenactment, Keokuk - 800-383-1219 (8934)

May 5 - 7 - Tulip Time, Pella - Pella celebrates spring and its Dutch heritage each May with a flower show, craft market, quilt show, and appearances by the tulip Queen and her court. (641) 628-4311 Pella Historical Village (8935)

May 7 - New Strand Film Festival, West Liberty - The New Strand Film Festival is a festival offered at the historic New Strand Theatre in beautiful Eastern Iowa. (319) 627-2014 New Strand Theatre (8243)

June 4 - 5 - 2011 Iowa Arts Festival , Iowa City - Join us for the 2011 Art Fair in the heart of downtown Iowa City! This juried fine arts show features approximately 130 of the nation's best artists. Categories like jewelry, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, sculpture, metal, wood, and mixed media are featured. 319-337-7944 (9529)

June 9 - 12 - Glenn Miller Festival, Clarinda - On the second weekend in June, visitors and entertainers from around the world will converge in Clarinda, Iowa to celebrate the music and memory of Alton Glenn Miller, American bandleader, trombonist, composer and arranger who disappeared while directing the Glenn Miller AAF Band during World War II. Hear exciting bands from around the world topped off by the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Enjoy the new Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum and the Birthplace Home; stage shows; picnics; dances; historical displays; plus the fellowship of hundreds of Miller fans from around the world. (712)542-2461 (8244)

June 16 - 19 - State Center Rose Festival, State Center - Rose Queen and Rose Bud pageant, parade, fireworks, carnival, free concert and more. (9530)

June 16 - 19 - Johnston Green Days Festival, Johnston - Green Days is an annual community celebration held in Johnston, Iowa, next to the Johnston Public Library. Today, the Green Days activities include a parade, carnival, children's activities, entertainment in the beverage garden, rib cook-off contest, Bill Riley Talent Search, Classic Car Show, 5K walk and run and much more! (9531)

June 17 - 18 - Klemme AG Days, Klemme - For a schedule of events visit: http://facebook.com/klemme.agdays City Park (9721)

June 21 - 26 - Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco - Keep the date for another great fair! (563)547-3400 Fairgrounds (8245)

June 24 - 26 - Edgewood Rodeo Days, Edgewod - Professional rodeo action, demolition derby and more. (563)928-7036 (8246)

June 24 - 26 - Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines - Free award-winning arts and culture festival in downtown Des Moines featuring: 175 premier juried artists 24 Emerging Iowa Artists Nurturing a Student's Vision K - 12 Art Exhibition Over 25 family and adult Arts Activities Performing Arts Stage 20 eclectic food booths 2 stages hosting live music Street theatre. Non-profit organizations showcasing arts activities Sculpture. (515)286-4950 Western Gateway Park (8247)

July 1-3 - Iowa City Jazz Festival, Iowa City - Top Jazz musicians gather in Iowa City either the last weekend of June or the first weekend of July each year, with free concerts throughout downtown 319-337-7944 (8937)

July 2 - Meservey Quasquicentennial (125th birthday), Meservey - Parade, car show, fireworks, kids games, food, live band, church service in the park and breakfast (9072)

July 5 - 9 - WINNESHIEK COUNTY FAIR, Decorah - (563)-382-2019 (8248)

July 10 - 18 - Shelby County Fair, Harlan - Shelby County Fairgrounds (8249)

July 13 - 17 - Central Iowa Fair, Marshalltown - For a great time don't forget the fair! (641)753-3671 (8250)

July 13 - 17 - Franklin County Fair, Hampton - Come and join us for the 2011 Fair! 641-456-2049 Convention Center (8251)

July 17 - 22 - Washington County Fair, Washington - 319-653-2552 (8252)

July 20 - 24 - Adair County Fair, Greenfield - Make plans for the 2011 Fair. (8253)

July 20 - 24 - The Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty - Fun for everyone at the fair. 319-627-2414 (8254)

July 20 - 24 - Davis County Fair, Bloomfield - There is fun for everyone! 641-664-3712 (8259)

July 24-30 - Ragbrai, Des Moines - Ragbrai touts itself as the world's longest, largest, and oldest touring bicycle ride. 800-474-3342 (8936)

July 28-30 - Nordic Fest, Decorah - Your whole family will enjoy delicious food, traditional crafts, a colorful parade, lively entertainment, and our Saturday night torchlight parade and fireworks. 800-463-4692 (8938)

August 2 - 7 - Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport - (563) 326-5338 (8255)

August 2 - 8 - Clayton County Fair, Garnavillo - Seven days of Family fun! 563-964-2671 (8256)

August 3 - 7 - Woodbury County Fair, Moville - 712-873-3707 (8257)

August 11 -21 - Iowa State Fair, Des Moines - (800)545-3247 The Fairgrounds (8258)

September 1 - 5 - Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, Mt. Pleasant - This is a five day event with hundreds of antique farm implements on display, all at least half a century old. 319-385-8937 (8940)

October 7 - 9 - World Food Festival, Des Moines - A festival to celebrate Iowa's unique and diverse culinary traditions. (9837)

November 26 - 27 - Julefest, Elk Horn - Celebrate a Danish Christmas with food, crafts, carriage rides, and dancing in the small town of Elk Horn and Kimballton, both originally settled by immigrants from Denmark. 712-764-7472 (8939)

2012 Events

February 11 - Rick Springfield LIVE, Sloan - Get TICKETS Today! Advance Tickets $45 Day of Show $55 Hotel Package for 2 $199 800-468-9466 (10730)

March 1-4 - The Heartland Swing Festival, Des Moines - The Heartland Swing Festival preserves vintage Swing dance by providing a venue for dancers to share their passion for the Swing culture through classes, dances and competitions, thus inspiring a new generation of Swing dancers in the Iowa community. (10173)

May 3 - 5 - Tulip Time, Pella - Pella celebrates spring and its Dutch heritage each May with a flower show, craft market, quilt show, and appearances by the tulip Queen and her court. (641) 628-4311 Pella Historical Village (10174)

June 19 -24 - Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco - Keep the date for another great fair 563)547-3400 Fairgrounds (10175)

June 22 -24 - Des Moines Arts Festival, Des Moines - Free award-winning arts and culture festival in downtown Des Moines featuring: 175 premier juried artists 24 Emerging Iowa Artists Nurturing a Student's Vision K - 12 Art Exhibition Over 25 family and adult Arts Activities Performing Arts Stage 20 eclectic food booths 2 stages hosting live music Street theatre. Non-profit organizations showcasing arts activities Sculpture. (515)286-4950 Western Gateway Park (10176)

July 8, 10 -16 - Shelby County Fair, Harlan - Shelby County Fairgrounds (10177)

July 11 - 15 - Davis County Fair, Bloomfield - There is fun for everyone! 641-664-3712 (10182)

July 15 -20 - Washington County Fair, Washington - 319-653-2552 (10179)

July 18 - 22 - Franklin County Fair, Hampton - Come and join us for the 2012 Fair! 641-456-2049 Convention Center (10178)

July 18 -22 - Adair County Fair, Greenfield - Make plans for the 2012 Fair (10180)

July 18 -22 - The Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty - Mark your calendar for the 2012 Fair 319-627-2414 (10181)

July 26 - 28 - Nordic Fest, Decorah - In 2012, Nordic Fest will celebrate its 46th anniversary. 800-463-4692 (10183)

August 1 - 5 - Woodbury County Fair, Moville - 712-873-3707 (10184)

August 9 - 19 - Iowa State Fair, Des Moines - (800)545-3247 The Fairgrounds E 30th St and E University Ave (10185)

August 30 - September 3 - Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, Pleasant - This is a five day event with hundreds of antique farm implements on display, all at least half a century old. 319-385-8937 (10186)