The 2026 Iowa State Fair is past the halfway mark and nearing its final weekend. Wednesday, Aug. 19 brings the arrival of the sensory-friendly morning at the fair. Fans will find lowered volumes, limits on flashing lights and educational areas through noon.
There’s still plenty of time to enjoy fair foods, check out some entertainment or participate in a contest.
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 Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Iowa State Fair.
What’s the forecast for Wednesday at the 2026 Iowa State Fair?
Wednesday should have ideal fair weather, according to the National Weather Service. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 80 degrees and a calm wind.
Fans headed out in the evening might need an umbrella or rain jacket. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms from about 7 p.m. through 10 p.m.
5 must-see events for the seventh 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 Wednesday:
What Iowa State Fair concerts are on Wednesday, Aug. 19?
AJR with special guest EM Beihold will play 8 p.m. Wednesday at the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand.
Tickets are available now at iowastatefair.org and start at $54.40.
Colt Ford, who was scheduled to perform at the MidAmerican Energy Stage, has been replaced by Sterling Elza.
Brian Smith is a senior editor and audience strategist at the Des Moines Register. He has been involved in Iowa State Fair coverage since 2012 and is director of the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair. Reach him at bsmith@dmreg.com.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State Fair 2026 Day 7 Guide: Weather, events and Grandstand acts
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