It’s the last Saturday of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, meaning there are only two more days for Iowans and non-Iowans alike to take a trip to the iconic fairgrounds located on the east side of Des Moines.
Here’s what you need to know about the weather and daily events at the fair on Saturday, Aug. 16.
What’s the forecast for Saturday at the Iowa State Fair?
Saturday will be hot and sunny, with a high of 95 degrees and light south winds, according to the National Weather Service. At night, temps will cool down with a low of around 74 degrees.
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Who’s playing the Grandstand on Saturday at the Iowa State Fair?
Pop and R&B singer T-Pain takes the Iowa State Fair Grandstand stage on Saturday, Aug. 16. Singer-songwriter Charlieonnafriday opens the show.
T-Pain is best known for his hit songs “Buy U a Drank,” “I’m N Luv” and “Bartender.” Tickets for Saturday’s show are sold out, but standing room only tickets are available to buy in person at the Iowa State Fair ticket office on the front porch of the Administration Building.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
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Reporting by Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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