STAR 102.5 at the Iowa State Fair Kid Find Headquarters

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Join STAR 102.5 at the 2019 Iowa State Fair from August 8-18. If you plan to bring the kids, make sure to stop by Kid Find Headquarters at Gate 11 in front of the Grandstand, presented by MercyOne Children’s Hospital, and get your free KidFind Wristband. STAR and MercyOne temporary tattoos and other fun activities will also be at our booth.

State Fair Broadcast Schedule:

  • Thursday, August 8 from 3-8 pm with Ken & Kurt
  • Friday, August 9 from 3-8 pm with Jimmy Wright
  • Tuesday, August 13 from 3-8 pm with Jimmy Wright
  • Friday, August 16 from 3-8 pm with Jimmy Wright
  • Saturday, August 17 from 10 am – 2 PM with Mariah

Grandstand Shows

  • Friday, August 9 – The Chainsmokers
  • Tuesday, August 13 – Dan + Shay
  • Wednesday, August 14 – Gabriel Iglesias
  • Friday, August 16 – Luke Bryan
  • Saturday, August 17 – Pentatonix
  • Sunday, August 18 – Hootie & the Blowfish

Booth Activities courtesy of MercyOne Children’s Hospital:

  • Hula hoops
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Bags game
  • Temporary tattoos

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