What better way to spend your weekend than at the 2026 Iowa State Fair?
Before you head to the fair, the Register has you covered with daily guides on livestock competitions, concerts, food and more.
Here’s what to know about Saturday’s weather and daily events.
What’s the forecast for Saturday at the 2026 Iowa State Fair?
There is a chance for a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in Des Moines throughout Saturday. Other than that, it will be mostly dry with partly sunny skies and a high of 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
5 must-see events for the third day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair
There are dozens of events each day of the Iowa State Fair, but we’ve picked a few to recommend for Saturday, Aug. 15:
Who’s playing the Grandstand Saturday at the Iowa State Fair?
Country, rock and blues-inspired band The Red Clay Strays will play the third night of the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand.
Tickets are available now at iowastatefair.org and start at $54.40.
Des Moines Register Political Soapbox schedule for Saturday
The first Saturday of the Iowa State Fair will be the busiest day at the Political Soapbox with eight candidates scheduled to speak.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State Fair 2026 Day 3 Guide: Weather, events and Grandstand acts
Reporting by Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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