Eastern Iowa: From I-80 take Exit 141 (Hwy. 65 Bypass), travel south on Hwy. 65 to Exit 79 and head west on Hwy. 163 (E. University Avenue) approx. 3 miles to Fairgrounds. It is suggested that visitors enter the Fair parking lot at E 36th as a left-hand turn may not be allowed into the grounds at E 33rd at certain times.

Northern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E. University Avenue approx. 4 miles to Fairgrounds.

Western Iowa: From I-235, take Exit 10A then head east on E. University Avenue approx. 4 miles to the Fairgrounds.

Southern Iowa: From I-35, take I-235 to Exit 10A then head east on E. University Avenue approx. 4 miles to the Fairgrounds.

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