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Iowa State Fairgrounds
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Anne and Bill Riley Stage
Address
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50317
Capacity
Seated: 2,000
F&B Options
Exclusive catering only
Features
- Outdoor Area
Other Spaces at Iowa State Fairgrounds
- Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center
- William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building
- Elwell Family Food Center
- Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
- Walnut Center
- Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building
- John Deere Agriculture Building
- Maytag Family Theaters
- Pioneer Livestock Pavilion
- Grandstand
- Oman Family Youth Inn
- Outdoor Arena
- Campgrounds
- Stalling Barn
- Sheep Barn
- Horse Barn
- Swine Barn
- Cattle Barn
- Susan Knapp Amphitheater
- MidAmerican Energy Stage
- Fun Forest Stage
Overview
The Anne and Bill Riley Stage is home to the famous Bill Riley Iowa State Fair Talent Search. During the off-season, the bandshell stage is the optimum venue for outdoor events and entertainment. With 500 square feet of stage space and 3,400 square feet of roof area, the venue provides a great balance of shade and natural light.