New adults-only Iowa State Fair series takes fairgoers behind the scenes

This year, the Iowa State Fair will feature a new adults-only Fair After Dark series, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes experience that they won’t get with regular admission to the fair. The first two events will be Animals After Dark and Agriculture After Dark. Animals After Dark will be held Friday, August 10. Agriculture After Dark will be held Thursday, August 16.Both events run from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and cost $20 per person. Alcohol will be available at the events, so attendees must be 21 or older.Slater said the Fair After Dark series could expand to other areas of the fairgrounds if the first year is successful.