DIRECTIONS FROM:

Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141, travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. During Fairtime it is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-80 eastbound, take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) approximately three miles to the Fairgrounds. During Fairtime it is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Western Iowa: From I-235, take the East University Avenue exit then head east on University Avenue approximately four miles to the Fairgrounds.

Southern Iowa: Take I-35 to Hwy. 5 to Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (University Avenue) to the Fairgrounds. During Fairtime it is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

NEARBY ACCOMMODATIONS

Sleep Inn & Suites | 515-299-9922 | 5850 Morning Star Ct , Pleasant Hill, IA

Value Place | 515-266-9500 | 1525 Metro East Dr, Pleasant Hill, IA

Heartland Inn | 515-967-2400 | 300 34th Ave NW, Altoona, IA

Embassy Suites | 515-244-1700 | 101 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA

Camping | Iowa State Fairgrounds Info: 515/262-3111 x284

NEARBY RESTAURANTS

Waveland Café East - 304 E. 30^th | Burger King – 3000 E. University

Long John Silvers / A&W - 2552 E. University | McDonalds – 2540 E. University | Now or Later Restaurant – 3750 E. University | Latin King – 2200 Hubbell Ave. | Okoboji Grill – 1280 Copper Creek Dr. | Azteca Mexican – 1100 N. Hickory Blvd.