Yes, going to the Iowa State Fair (and eating your weight in fried food) can cost you a good-sized chunk of change. However, there is also free entertainment around every corner.
That includes a pretty awesome line-up on the free stages this year. Here’s the page with everybody, but below you can find some of my highlights. -Kate
Have to start with our local guys… (not pictured, The Blue Band and Hairball.)
The Nadas
Ladies, 80’s and 90’s crush – Bret Michaels
Oscar winner! Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters.
90’s R & B – Color Me Badd
80’s Rockers – Vixen (pic from 1989) (Also, Stryper will be playing that stage.)
Amazing R&B Legends – The Temptations!
Country fun with Deana Carter
