Iowa Horse Fair

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

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Location

Iowa State Fairgrounds | Des Moines, IA

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Three action-packed days celebrating everything horses—live demos, competitions, clinics, shopping, and fun for the whole family this May!
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Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, United States

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