Iowa State Fair Grandstand Concerts

A great venue to watch a show at the fair. They bring in some great acts. My favorite locations are in the center in the first set of stands or on the ground. You can bring your food and drinks from the fair in, but there are beer and food sites inside.

I don't think there is a bad seat at this venue. We were second section from the back and we could see and hear perfectly and comfortably. It's absolutely phenomenal. Audio is spectacular, and the fireworks are crazy. Saw Kane Brown perform 2022 and he was amazing. Will definitely look forward to attending more shows in the future.

Always a good time and lots to see. Shows at the grandstand were as good as any other venue. The concert the final day had an uninvited guest. A curious Raccoon was in the grandstand seating. Causing a bit of excitement. It's Iowa and must roll with the wild life! This year started off in a crazy fashion. While the grandstand stage was being set up. One of the crane operators decided to help wrangle a bull that had gotten loose. On his lunch break he thought he would help out, thing was that the Bull decide to fight back. The crane operator was gored by the unhappy animal. He got an unexpected trip to the emergency room. Again have to roll with tje animals!

They usually find really good acts but to be honest it's just not a great place for a concert. The acoustics aren't bad but the sight lines to the stage can be really poor due to columns & very wide placement of seats to the side of the stage to the point of not being able to actually see the stage. You have to watch the concert on the TV's instead of the stage. The only seats that are covered to keep you out of the summer sun or out of the rain are way in the back & then you have to deal with those columns that obstruct your view. The fair grandstand is just not a great place to see a show.

Took the family to see Kip Moore and Sam Hunt and then the husband and I went to All That Remains and Five Finger Death Punch. AWESOME!!!!