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In Honor of 250 Years: The Iowa State Fair Unveils Special Events …
- The Iowa State Fair unveils a full slate of special events, performances and contests to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
- The Legacy sculpture by UNI artist Dan Perry will be installed in the Ruan Plaza circle near the Giant Slide.
- A ‘Spirit of 76’ exhibit will immerse visitors in life in Iowa in 1776 at the East Marketplace.
- A 250 Years of the American Flag display will track each year in American history with the respective flag design.
- The Iowa Veterans Memorial Walkway on Expo Hill will feature historical markers of every war Iowa has participated in.
- The Official America250 Tree will be planted on the fairgrounds in April as part of a statewide program.
- Nightly drone shows will follow the Star-Spangled Fireworks with Spirit in the Sky performances.
- Statewide student art and writing contests, a children’s coloring contest and more will support the celebration.
- Red, White and Blue Day will feature special free entertainment and patriotic elements.
- The America250 events are detailed on the fair’s official site.
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