Iowa State Fair Grandstand Lineup: Two Major Stars Just Added!

Exciting Concerts Coming to the 2025 Iowa State Fair

Summer 2025 is going to be a great time for live music here in Iowa.

Officials from the Iowa State Fair have been getting fans excited for the concerts coming to the Grandstand this August.

Two Major Concerts Just Announced

Two more major concerts were just announced to be attending the Des Moines based event.

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Some great performers will be hitting the Iowa State Fair Grandstand stage this summer during its ten-day long run (August 7th to 17th).

Every few weeks, we get more news of these stellar concerts that are sure to rock the Grandstand. The latest artists that were announced are sure to light up the stage.

Pitbull is Coming to the Iowa State Fair

One of the artists that was just revealed is Pitbull!

The Grammy Award winning performer has garnered billions of audio streams and video views, according to the official State Fair website.

Do you know that his signature “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO” is one of the few trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?

Mr. Worldwide made sure to call Mr. or Miss Lawyer.

Pitbull's Concert Details

The 'Fireball' singer will be performing at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Sunday, August 10th at 8:00 PM.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Joins the Grandstand Lineup

Another act that is sure to rock the Grandstand the day after Pitbull is Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, this southern rock band has released more than 60 albums over their decades long career.

Some of the group's biggest hits include 'Sweet Home Alabama' and 'Free Bird.'

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Concert Details

Lynyrd Skynyrd will be performing at the Grandstand on Monday, August 11th at 8:00 PM.

How to Get Iowa State Fair Concert Tickets

Tickets for both shows will go live on the official Iowa State Fair Etix page on Friday, March 7th at 10:00 AM CST.

2025 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Schedule

Thursday, August 7 – Forrest Frank & Lecrae

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: Forrest Frank
Special Guest: Lecrae

Friday, August 8 – Parker McCollum & Josh Abbott Band

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: Parker McCollum
Special Guest: Josh Abbott Band

Saturday, August 9 – Megan Moroney & Kameron Marlowe

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: Megan Moroney
Special Guest: Kameron Marlowe

Wednesday, August 13 – Hairball's Silver Anniversary Tour

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Performance: Hairball's Silver Anniversary Tour

Thursday, August 14 – Def Leppard

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: Def Leppard

Friday, August 15 – Hank Williams Jr.

Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: Hank Williams Jr.

Saturday, August 16 – T-Pain

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM
Headliner: T-Pain

Sunday, August 17 – KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour

Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Performance: KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour

We will keep you updated as more shows are announced for the Iowa State Fair this year.

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