The fair runs Aug. 4-9 in Davenport, with six Grandstand concerts, carnival rides and free gate admission for select groups.
By Hola America
The Mississippi Valley Fair opens Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Davenport. Its 2026 concert lineup features Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Jessie Murph, Tucker Wetmore, Goo Goo Dolls, Neon Trees, Craig Morgan and Neal McCoy.
The fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 Locust St. Daily gate admission costs $12 for adults. Children ages 4-12 and adults ages 60 and older pay $5. Children age 3 and younger enter free every day.
However, general gate admission only covers entry to the fairgrounds. It does not include Grandstand concerts. Concertgoers need an individual concert ticket, a Fun Card or a Premier package.
Concert tickets range from $30 to $80
The Grandstand lineup spans six nights of country, pop and rock music:
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: Brad Paisley. Individual ticket: $60.
- Wednesday, Aug. 5: Keith Urban. Individual ticket: $80.
- Thursday, Aug. 6: Jessie Murph with Stella Lefty. Individual ticket: $50.
- Friday, Aug. 7: Tucker Wetmore with Braxton Keith. Individual ticket: $50.
- Saturday, Aug. 8: Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees. Individual ticket: $50.
- Sunday, Aug. 9: Craig Morgan and Neal McCoy. Individual ticket: $30.
Each individual concert ticket covers gate admission that day and general admission to the corresponding show.
From Tuesday through Saturday, concerts begin at 8 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, the concert begins at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the $120 Fun Card includes one fairground admission per day and general admission to all six concerts. Grandstand seating is first come, first served.
Individual concert tickets are limited. Etix serves as the fair’s authorized ticketing platform, and the fair does not guarantee tickets bought from other sellers. Visitors can check current prices, availability and purchase options on the Mississippi Valley Fair website.
Select groups can enter the fair for free
The fair offers free gate admission to specific groups on four days:
- Tuesday, Aug. 4: People with disabilities or special needs enter free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 5: Adults ages 60 and older enter free all day.
- Thursday, Aug. 6: Children ages 4-12 enter free all day.
- Sunday, Aug. 9: Active-duty military members and veterans enter free all day with a military ID.
However, these offers only apply to the groups listed. Free gate admission also does not include access to Grandstand concerts.
Unlimited ride wristbands cost $30
From Wednesday through Sunday, visitors can buy unlimited midway ride wristbands for $30. Each wristband works from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the selected day.
However, the wristband does not cover gate admission. Visitors must buy or use a separate admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds is at 2815 Locust St. in Davenport. For questions about admission or accessibility, call the fair office at (563) 326-5338.
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