THE BALLOON MAN

IOWA STATE FAIR

DES MOINES, IA (07/14/2011)-- "Nothing Compares" to the heart-stopping thrill rides and entertainment on the Midway at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. With a variety of amusement savings packages, Fairgoers can enjoy even more rides. The Fair is set August 11-21.
Fairgoers can save big at the Midway by planning ahead for this year's Fair. Purchase a set of five Midway tickets for $13; each ticket is good for one ride. For an even bigger day of Midway excitement, purchase a Mega Pass wristband for just $25. It includes unlimited mechanical rides any one Fair day from open to close, including weekends. These Midway special savings must be purchased by August 10 and are available while supplies last at http://www.iowastatefair.org/ or the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office, as well as statewide Walgreens and Des Moines area Hy-Vee stores.
The Iowa State Fair welcomes back Belle City Amusements for 11 days of twists, turns and thrills that are guaranteed to delight Fairgoers of all ages. Experience a view of the entire midway with 6-8 of your closest friends while 100 feet above the ground at the top of the Giant Wheel. "Nothing Compares" to the kid-friendly rides at the Fair. Young Fairgoers can experience age-appropriate thrills on two mini coasters, take a spinning carousel ride, soar through the air on the Yo-Yo Swings and more.
For more heart-pounding entertainment, try the thrill rides in their new location, west of the Varied Industries Building. New this year, the Area 51-Scare Zone will be on site to test Fairgoers level of thrill. The haunted attraction will send Fairgoers into a neon-green trailer for a variety of amusement and freights while inside. The Crazy Mouse rollercoaster returns sending riders speeding down a zig-zagging track while simultaneously spinning each car around in a complete circle. Fairgoers' thrills will reach new heights with the other returning rides Sky Scraper, Ejection Seat, Turbo Trampoline and Climbing Experience. Ride costs may vary.
"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair set August 11-21, 2011.

For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.