Iowa State Fair 2012 entertainment guide
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Rascal Flatts at the 2012 Iowa State Fair
Rascal Flatts closes the 2012 Iowa State Fair with a lively final performance
Hank Williams Jr. brings country hits and political jabs to the fair
Williams loves America, but not the guy running it.
Classic rock ruled the Grandstand on Saturday
Journey, Pat Benatar and Loverboy gave classic rock fans a thrill.
Rascal Flatts gives the Fair its final number
Country marathon brings the 2012 fair to an end.
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Maroon 5 and Train at the Iowa State Fair
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Iowa State Fair 2011: the free stages
Grandstand shows may have big names, but check listings of other bands playing the Iowa State Fair.
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Today's Events
- Nearly Flightless Vaudeville Mews - 212 Fourth Street - Court Avenue District
- Time Stands Still Stoner Theater - 221 Walnut St. - Court Avenue District
- Paul Sprawl El Bait Shop - 200 SW Second Street - Court Avenue District
- Miss May I Wooly's - 504 E. Locust - East Village
- Mint Mint Blank Park Zoo - 7401 SW Ninth - Des Moines Metro
- Us Air Guitar 2013 Qualifier Des Moines The Point - 8410 Hickman Road - Des Moines Metro
- Karaoke Billy Joe's Lounge - 1701 25th St. - Des Moines Metro
7 State Fair concerts to see
There's a lot of great music every year at the fair, much of it free. Here are seven acts worth the drive to the fairgrounds this year.
