Iowa State Fair free concerts: 2023 lineup on fair's free stages
The Iowa State Fair has announced its free entertainment for the 2023 season.
Iowa country artist Jason Brown kicks things off on Aug. 10. You'll also get to see the Nadas and Renata during the first week.
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Other bands include the 1980s rockers Great White and Vixen and Iowa Public Radio's Bob Dorr's local music revue.
These acts will follow our live newscasts on the stage at 5 p.m.
Check out the full list below.
MidAmerican Energy Stage with Iowa Realty and media sponsor KCCI 8
August 10: Jason Brown
August 11: The Nadas
August 12: Good To Be King (A Tribute to Tom Petty)
August 13: Renata
August 14: Autograph
August 15: Vixen
August 16: Great White
August 17: Graham Barham
August 18: Paradise Kitty
August 19: Bob Dorr's Iowa Music Revue
August 20: Junior Marvin & the Legendary Wailers
Susan Knapp Amphitheater sponsored by Prairie Meadows with media sponsor WHO 13
August 10: Priscilla Block
August 11: Blake Guyre (Tribute to Elton John/Billy Joel)
August 12: Shane Profitt
August 13: Nate Smith
August 14-15: Hairball
August 16: Ned LeDoux
August 17: Megan Moroney
August 18: Ingrid Andress
August 19: Claire Rosinkranz
August 20: Asleep at the Wheel
Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor iHeart
August 10-11: Rockland Road
August 12: 2023 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation
August 13: Latino Celebration with Son Peruchos
August 14-18: Hypnotist Ron Diamond
August 19: Country Gold Tour – LeRoy Van Dyke, Mandy Barnett, David Frizzell
August 20: CAIN
Fun Forest Stage sponsored by Community Choice Credit Union
August 10-20: Fantastick Patrick, comedy and incredible tricks
August 10-20: Barrel O'Fun, magic show
Other Grounds Entertainment
Chainsaw Artists Gary Keenan, T.J. Jenkins and Clint Henik – Country School Area
Bruno's Tiger Show – Near Gate 15 and Little Hands on the Farm
iFlip, sponsored by Mountain Valley Spring Water – Jacobson Building West Lawn
The Red Trouser Show – Expo Hill
Bandaloni, one-man band – Strolling
The Strolling Piano – Strolling
Robocars, transforming robot vehicles – Strolling
Brian Sobaski's Straw Art – Near Giant Slide
Sandscapes – Thrill Ville Entrance on the Grand Concourse
All free entertainment is available with admission. Adult advance admission tickets are $11 in advance ($16 at the gate).
Purchase tickets online at iowastatefair.org or beginning July 1, tickets will be available at participating Iowa Hy-Vee, Fareway and Price Chopper locations. The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office also opens Wednesday, July 5 for walk-up orders.
Click here to see a full list of concerts in the Des Moines area.