The Iowa State Fair has announced the headlining acts for the 2026 Grandstand opening and closing nights. Country star Hardy, accompanied by McCoy Moore, will kick off the Grandstand on August 13. Christian artist Josiah Queen, along with Ben Fuller, will close out the series on August 23. Tickets for both performances will be available starting Friday morning at 10. Official tickets can be purchased only through iowastatefair.org and etix.com.
Iowa State Fair 2026 headliners for opening and closing nights announced
Jan 15, 2026 | 3:23 PM
