From delicious food to fun Grandstand shows to the free entertainment, rides, and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Mississippi Valley Fair, starting Tuesday and running through Sunday at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa. It’s one of the most attended and memorable summer traditions in the Quad-Cities, so get your tickets now!

Every day of the fair offers something different, from special admission days to concerts and family activities, livestock shows, 4-H competitions, commercial vendors, carnival rides, exhibits, free entertainment, and nightly Grandstand concerts. The fairgrounds are open from 7:00 a.m. until midnight (12:00 a.m.) every day of the fair, with the Carnival open 11 to 11 and concerts beginning at 8 p.m.

The Mississippi Valley Fair is known for dozens of food vendors serving everything from classic fair favorites to unique treats. Everything from giant turkey legs to cheese curds and fried everything is available. Click here to see the FULL list of fair food. The official Mississippi Valley Fair app includes a searchable Fair Food section to help you locate vendors throughout the grounds, since locations can change each year.

There are also a number of special events days, including Tuesday Special Needs Day (free admission until 2 p.m.), Wednesday Senior Day (free admission for ages 60+ all day), Thursday Kids Day (free admission for children 12 and under all day) and Sunday Military Appreciation Day (free admission all day for active and retired military with valid ID)

Major concerts scheduled at the Grandstand include:

• Tuesday, Aug. 4 Brad Paisley
• Wednesday, Aug. 5 Keith Urban
• Thursday, Aug. 6 Jessie Murph with Stella Lefty
• Friday, Aug. 7 Tucker Wetmore with Braxton Keith
• Saturday, Aug. 8 Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees
• Sunday, Aug. 9 Craig Morgan & Neal McCoy

Concerts Tuesday through Saturday begin at 8:00 pm. With a Pepsi Premier Pass, you can enter the grandstands at 6:00 p.m.  Fun Card & General Admission is at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert begins at 6:00 p.m. With a Pepsi Premier Pass, you can enter the grandstands at 4:00 p.m.  Fun Card & General Admission is at 4:30 p.m.

Single Concert Tickets are available in limited quantities and include one day of fair admission plus admission to that night’s concert. Prices are:

• Brad Paisley – $60
• Keith Urban – $80
• Jessie Murph – $50
• Tucker Wetmore – $50
• Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees – $50
• Craig Morgan & Neal McCoy – $30

In addition to the Grandstand concerts, fairgoers can enjoy free live music every day throughout the grounds. Performances take place on multiple stages and are included with regular fair admission. Click here to see EVERY free music act at MVF 2026.

Click Here to purchase tickets to MVF 2026.

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