DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military with special Veterans’ Day programming and discounts throughout the day Monday, Aug. 11. “Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair, August 7-17.
Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans’ Day, Aug. 11. With a military ID, retired and active members of the armed forces and their spouses will receive $8 gate admission from 7 am to 5 pm.
Veterans’ Day will also feature special patriotic programming.
The Veterans’ Day parade, an annual tradition featuring military bands, floats and more, will parade down the Grand Concourse at 11 am.
The Spirit of Liberty Foundation’s Freedom Bell will be on display north of the Administration Building through Aug. 11. The bell honors our armed forces past, present and future.
Stop by the West Grand Exhibit Area to check out Hoover Presidential Library Museum display focused on President Hoover’s food relief efforts during World War I. Brush up on your history, snag a Hoover biscuit and be sure to catch the Hoover Humanitarian Relief Ship as it cruises the grounds daily at 10 am. and 4 pm.
Visit the “Remembering Our Fallen” display in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center atrium and pay tribute to Iowa’s military who have died from wounds since Sept. 11, 2001. The display includes Marine LCpl Ben Carman and Army Capt Matt Nielson, both of Jefferson and both of whom were killed in action in Iraq. The display is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
The special events don’t stop there. Throughout the day Fairgoers can enjoy performances such as a military tribute concert honoring Iowa’s veterans as well as performances by the 34th Army Band and Iowa Military Veterans’ Band.
For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
