Up to date Dec. 10, 2025, 11:12 a.m. CT
Because it begins to get colder, Iowans can look ahead to heat August days. And for extra inspiration, the Iowa State Honest has introduced the primary two artists enjoying on the 2026 Iowa State Honest Grandstand.
Rock and Roll Corridor of Famer Rod Stewart and rising nation music star Lainey Wilson will carry out at subsequent 12 months’s Grandstand. Wilson will make her debut on the Iowa State Honest Grandstand, whereas Stewart might be making his return to the Iowa State Honest for the primary time since 1984.
When will Rod Stewart be performing on the Iowa State Honest Grandstand?
Stewart, who turns 81 in January, might be on the Iowa State Honest at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
Tickets vary from $69.50 to $134.50.
When will Lainey Wilson be performing on the Iowa State Honest Grandstand?
Wilson, accompanied by particular visitor Tigirlily Gold, takes to the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16.
Tickets vary from $69.50 to $134.50.
The place do I get tickets for the Iowa State Honest Grandstand?
Tickets to see Stewart and Wilson go on sale Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. at iowastatefair.org
When is the 2026 Iowa State Honest?
The 2026 Iowa State Honest will kick off Aug. 13 and finish Aug. 23.
What’s the theme for the 2026 Iowa State Honest?
The Iowa State Honest’s 2026 theme, “Honest Spirit,” celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.
“Honest Spirit” displays the 1976 Iowa State Honest, which was referred to as “The Spirit of Iowa ’76.” The ’70s theme additionally honored America’s birthday. The Iowa State Honest is amongst others throughout the nation that may spotlight patriotic spirit in 2026.
President Donald Trump already made a cease in Iowa to kick off America’s 250th birthday in July. It was his first go to to the Hawkeye State since his return to the White Home.
Register reporter Kate Kealey contributed to this report
Cooper Price is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Attain him at cworth@gannett.com or observe him on X @CooperAWorth.
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