With some of the fair’s most pleasant weather in the forecast, Sunday, Aug. 16, could be an ideal day to visit the 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 Sunday’s weather and daily events.
What’s the forecast for Sunday at the 2026 Iowa State Fair?
Sunday looks mostly dry at the State Fair, though a few passing showers or thunderstorms are possible before 1 p.m. The high is 82 degrees in Des Moines with a mix of sun and clouds. Sunday night is expected to be partly cloudy with lows falling to around 64 degrees.
5 must-see events for the fourth 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 Sunday:
Who’s playing the Grandstand Sunday at the Iowa State Fair?
Lainey Wilson will perform with special guest Tigirlily Gold on Sunday at the Iowa State Fair. Tickets are sold out on the fair’s website but start at $85 on secondary marketplaces such as SeatGeek.
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 4 Guide: Weather, events and Grandstand
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