Happy Fall!

It's official- Fall is here! The Fair might be over, but the Fairgrounds are still very active with a lot of off-season events. While there is some function on the grounds nearly every weekend of the year, Fall is exceptionally busy with a variety of events. For those of you who only come out to the Fair once a year in August, I encourage you to take a look at the list of events coming up to see if anything spikes your interest. Or, just to come out, enjoy the beautiful weather and go for a walk or play in the park here on our historic 400-acre campus!

It's because of your support of the Foundation that we are able to rent out our facilities to be used year-round. Without the money for renovations, the buildings wouldn't have heating or air-conditioning, nor would they be as clean and functional as they are today. Coming up this weekend is Iowa's largest craft show as well as an antique auction.

Check out the October schedule below- there is something for everyone in the upcoming month:

Oct 6: 
Polk County Health Department Drive-Thru Flu Clinic

Oct 6 – 7:
- Cat-N-Around Cat Show
- Flea Market
- Two Rivers AHSI Arabian High Point Show

Oct 6 – 8:
- Midwest P.O.A.C. Extravaganza

Oct 7 – 11:
- National Goat Expo

Oct 9 – 13:
- International P.O.A. Sale and Futurity

Oct 10 – 13:
- POAC International Sale & Futurity 2012

Oct 11 – 14
- Take2 Children's Consignment Sale

Oct 11 – 15
- Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Book Sale

Oct 19 – 21
- Des Moines Obedience Training Club Fall Agility Trial

Oct 20 – 21
- Des Moines Lapidary Society Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
- Great Iowa Pet ExpoO

Oct 27
- First Fleet Concerts present: Wiz Khalifa "The 2050 Tour"

Oct 27 – 28
- Des Moines Bead Bazaar
- Des Moines Better Living Exposition
 

Also, don't forget to register for our Fairgrounds 5K which will take place on November 4th. Enjoy this fall weather and come out to the Fairgrounds to see the beautiful grounds as the leaves start to change!