STAR 102.5 at the Iowa State Fair Kid Find Headquarters

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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