Iowa State Fair Monday Schedule: Veterans' Day Parade, Doughnut Competition and More

Round out the weekend with a trip to the Iowa State Fair.

Here's a quick rundown of today's events, both free and paid. For a full list of events visit the Iowa State Fair website.

The fifth day of the 2012 Iowa State Fair is designated as Veterans' Day, complete with a parade.

Fun Events
10 a.m. Veteran's Day Parade in the Grand Concourse
10 a.m. SFEL Choir, Swahill/Reggae Gospel from Urbandale on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
Noon Bill Riley's Talent Search on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage
1 p.m. Abbie Toulouse of Johnston sings on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
1 p.m. Casey's General Stores' Donut Challenge at the Elwell Family Food Center
2:30 p.m. Iowan of the Day Presentation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage
3 p.m. No Child Left Inside: Helping Kids Discover Nature at the DNR Building
5 p.m. Building Your Own Rain Garden in the DNR Building

Free Stages
7 & 9 p.m. Handsome Little Devils on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage
7 & 9 p.m. Hypnotist Ron Diamond on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Restless Heart on the Budweiser Stage
7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Hairball on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater

Grandstand
5:30 p.m. Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models. Tickets for $15

Where to Park

• North, Sims and Northeast Lot Parking: $10
• Motorcycle Parking: $10
• Bicycle Parking (inside Gate 10): $2
• Buses and Drivers: FREE

Paid parking will also be available in a new lot just east of East 36th Street on East University Avenue.

Park & Ride
Show your advance admission ticket at one of DART’s three State Fair Park & Rides and ride for $1 for adults and 50-cents for children ages 6 to 10, seniors and people with disabilities. Children ages 5 and younger ride for free.

Regular roundtrip prices are $2 for adults, and $1 for children, seniors and people with disabilities.

Locations for park & ride:

• Center Street Park & Ride (Seventh and Center streets, enter on Seventh Street)
• Southeast Polk School (Northeast 80th Street and Highway 163)
• State Capitol (East 12th and Grand Avenue)

Service to and from park & ride locations run from 8:30 a.m. to midnight during the fair. Service will be extended for late-ending Grandstand shows.