The Official Page for the Iowa Horse Fair! Join us for 2026 Iowa Horse Fair May 8th-10th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
05/27/2026
Thank you to everyone that puts in the effort to decorate their stalls while at the Fair! Congratulations to our 2026 Iowa Horse Fair stall contest individual winners
1st: Diane McPherson for her Gypsy Vanner
2nd: MeChayla Staley for Oakley & Blondie
05/27/2026
Stall Decorating Contest: Stallion Avenue winners!
1st: Feather Shoe Farms Ashley Sleeth (you may have also seen their newborn Moriesian while at the fair!)
2nd: Lolas Magical Little Spike Isaac Tate
2026 Iowa Horse Fair Stall Decorating Contest: Group Winners!
1st Chasing Positivity Dream Drill Team
2nd Dragon Fire Dancing Horses - Queens
We had a great set of drill teams at the 2026 Iowa Horse Fair
Behind the Bit Drill Team
Red Rock Riders Equestrian Drill Team
Ladora Legends Drill Team
Chasing Positivity Dream Drill Team
05/14/2026
A huge thank you to LO Photography Co & team for spending the weekend covering the 2026 Iowa Horse Fair & Rogue Rodeos. Lindsey & her team worked hard throughout the event, covering arenas & doing their best to capture the variety of things happening across the grounds all weekend long. We truly appreciate their effort & time, along with the hours to upload & edit photos.
Thank you to Lindsey, Sophia, Jenna, & Cass for being part of the weekend & helping preserve so many special moments from the Fair!
HOW TO PURCHASE PHOTOS ONLINE:
1. View https://791273.lightfolio.com/
2. Select the album, then photos are categorized by events
3. Browse & select your images - you will "add to cart", digital download
4. Complete checkout by submitting payment
5. Your images will be edited & delivered directly through email
**Please remember with multiple arenas & events happening simultaneously throughout the weekend, not every run, ride, or moment may have been captured.
Draft Pull = raw strength, grit, & tradition in motion at the 2026 Iowa Horse Fair!
05/12/2026
✨️Congratulations to Behind the Bit Drill Team on taking top honors in the Drill Team Competition! 🏆The energy, precision, & performance they brought to the arena made a lasting impression—what a debut! It was their first time traveling to the Iowa Horse Fair & they rode away with the win!
You can watch their winning routine here ⬇️
https://youtu.be/b5dTwCCcBgU?feature=shared
05/12/2026
Keep your 2026 Iowa Horse Fair memories forever by purchasing photos from LO Photography Co ..they captured both the Fair & rodeos! Check out her page!
05/11/2026
This. This right here. This is what it's all about. Making connections, gaining friendships, & building the equine community together..
We know hosting the Fair means there will always be negative comments, critiques, things that went wrong, things to improve.. but at the end of the day, this is what we strive for & hope to continue 💕 A place for equine enthusiasts to grow together