Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair

Visit us for Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair!

Friday, August 15, 2025 

Schedule:  

Gates open at 8 a.m. 

Iowa Corn activities on the Grand Concourse and building will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

Join the Iowa Corn Scavenger Hunt around the Iowa State Fairgrounds to learn more about Iowa’s #1 crop – CORN!  

ICGA Members are encouraged to wear their GREEN Corn Grows Iowa t-shirt to easily connect with other members and enjoy some free perks!  

RSVP by July 7^th to join us for the ICGA Member Day at the Fair!  

Parking:  

Parking lots are available for motorcycle and vehicle parking in the A, B and C Lots for $10. 

DART offers shuttle services to and from the Fairgrounds. Parking is free at all DART Park & Ride locations. *Routes subject to change based on busing services, road construction or traffic. 

DART Park & Ride Locations 

• 7th & Center St. Park & Ride (830 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309) 

• Iowa State Capitol Building (Located on E 12th St., between E Grand Ave. & E Walnut St.) 

• Southeast Polk High School (7945 N E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327) 

Map:  

https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/fairgrounds-map

Iowa Corn Mobile Education Center

Don’t forget to stop by our Iowa Corn mobile education center and learn about the 4,000 everyday uses for corn!