Iowa

Friday’s Iowa State Fair attendance brings huge crowds to Day 9 of the event

Published

2 years ago

August 17, 2024

Friday’s Iowa State Fair attendance brings huge crowds to Day 9 of the event

Fair skies and lower August temperatures keep attendance at the Iowa State Fair on a course to surpass the all-time record set in 2019, when 1,170,375 people attended the 11-day spectacle. So far, 956,142 have passed through the gates for 2024 through Friday.

How many people attended the Iowa State Fair on Day 9?

A total of 111,591 people went to the ninth day of the Iowa State Fair on Friday.

How does attendance at the 2024 Iowa State Fair compare to 2023?

Attendance in 2024 was down from 2023 when 112,048 people attended the ninth day. That’s 457 fewer people walking the Fairgrounds this year.

Day: 2024 (2023)
Thursday: 90,822 (87,380)
Friday: 109,854 (101,177)
Saturday: 128,732 (118,286)
Sunday: 115,048 (114,937)
Monday: 92,920 (100,214)
Tuesday: 105,384 (101,244)
Wednesday: 99,281 (98,751)
Thursday: 102,510 (101,475)
Friday: 111,591 (112,048)
Saturday: (112,732)
Sunday: (85,714)
Total: (1,133,938)

How many people attended The Avett Brothers concert at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand?

The Avett Brothers with special guests G. Love and Special Sauce brought out 5,068 people to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand Friday evening.

Here’s the attendance from the other Grandstand acts this year:

Lauren Daigle: 9,726
Foreigner: 11,141
Jelly Roll: 16,001
Greta Van Fleet: 9,075
Brett Young: 4,887
Thomas Rhett: 12,475
Mötley Crüe: 11,681
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: 9,312
The Avett Brothers: 5,068

What were the big moments at the Iowa State Fair on Friday?

The annual Husband Calling Contest was the star of the Iowa State Fair on Friday with the winner working “Ice Ice Baby” into her call.

The fair also crowned its top new fair food — a bacon cheeseburger egg roll — on Friday.

Iowa State Fair attendance: 15 biggest fairs

2019: 1,170,375
2023: 1,133,938
2018: 1,130,260
2017: 1,130,071
2022: 1,118,763
2015: 1,117,398
2008: 1,109,150
2012: 1,097,142
2021: 1,094,480
2011: 1,080,959
2004: 1,053,978
2013: 1,047,246
2016: 1,031,278
2014: 1,015,902
2006: 1,013,557
2003: 1,012,309

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

Source link

Click to comment

Iowa

Opinion: Marathon legislative shutdown shouldn’t be repeated

Published

9 hours ago

May 10, 2026

Press Room

Opinion: Marathon legislative shutdown shouldn’t be repeated

Sleep deprivation for Iowa legislators, staff and journalists was not the only problem we have with this unnecessary stumble out the door. Legislation addressing issues Iowans care about was approved at a rapid pace, with no chance for Iowans to weigh in.

Source link

Iowa

Groundbreaking held for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 16th Woman Build

Published

21 hours ago

May 9, 2026

Press Room

Groundbreaking held for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 16th Woman Build

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) — Volunteers broke ground Saturday for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 16th Woman Build, honoring a retired University of Iowa nursing professor.

Liz Swanson, a retired nursing professor, was chosen as this year’s honoree for her decades of impact. The Women Build program focuses on including women in every step of home construction.

While the home is built in Swanson’s honor, it will go to a fellow nurse and mother of three. The family applied through the affordable housing program.

Swanson said she’s proud to be part of a project that directly connects to her nursing legacy.

“It’s very special to have the unique opportunity to help the nurse who is working nights,” Swanson said.

Swanson said stable housing gives families the security to plan for the future.

“It means security for families. We talked briefly to the children and they said, ‘we’re gonna have our own bedroom,’” Swanson said.

Volunteers are set to begin work on the home in August. Those interested in volunteering can find more information here.

Source link

Iowa

Iowa Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Midday results for May 8, 2026

Published

1 day ago

May 9, 2026

Press Room

The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 off the Powerball.

Don’t miss out on the winnings. Here’s a look at Friday, May 8, 2026, winning numbers for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing

37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick-3 numbers from May 8 drawing

Midday: 0-5-8

Evening: 9-9-2

Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick-4 numbers from May 8 drawing

Midday: 0-2-7-3

Evening: 0-7-0-6

Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing

14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

When are the Iowa Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Day): 12:20 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 3 (Evening): 10:00 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Day): 12:20 p.m. CT daily.
Pick 4 (Evening): 10:00 p.m. CT daily.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Iowa editor. You can send feedback using this form.

Source link