GUEST INSTRUCTIONS: Celebrating An Era Of American Greatness: Iowa State Fairgrounds to Host President Donald J. Trump

GUESTS INSTRUCTIONS

We eagerly welcome you to President Donald J. Trump’s remarks at Des Moines, IA, on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, at 7:30 PM, marking the start of America’s 250th Birthday celebration at the Iowa State Fair.

Venue Information

• Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, The Midway, 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
• Entrances:
  • Gate 2 (accessible via E University Avenue and E 33rd Street)
  • Gate 3 (accessible via E University Avenue and Sims Circle)
• This event will be OUTDOORS.

Guest Arrival Information

• Please plan ahead, as lines are expected to form early.
  • Parking opens: 8:00 AM
  • Doors open: 12:00 PM
  • Event programming begins: 5:00 PM
  • To ensure timely entry, guests are encouraged to arrive no later than 1:00 PM.
• Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the venue.

Parking & Transportation

Parking will be available at the fairgrounds; locations are shown on the event map below.

Guest Security Information

All guests will be screened by the United States Secret Service upon entry into the event.

UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE Prohibited Items List

• Aerosols
• Ammunition
• Animals other than service/guide animals
• Backpacks, purses, and soft-sided coolers exceeding size restrictions (18” x 13” x 7”)
• Bicycles
• Balloons
• Hard-sided coolers of any size
• Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
• Explosives
• Firearms
• Flammable liquids
• Folding Chairs or Camp Chairs
• Glass, thermal or metal containers
• Knives
• Laser pointers
• Mace/Pepper spray
• Multitools (Leatherman, Gerber, etc.)
• Packages
• Range Finder
• Razors
• Recreational motorized mobility devices (ie recreational scooters or bicycles). Medically necessary mobility devices are permitted.
• Selfie Sticks
• Signs exceeding size restrictions (20’ x 3’ x 1/4”)
• Structures
• Supports for signs and placards
• Toy guns
• Tripods and monopods
• Umbrellas (umbrellas without metal tips will be permitted)
• Weapons of any kind
• Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards

RSVP here.