Event Details

New Attractions, Timeless Traditions, and Headline Entertainment.

A cherished summer tradition for over a century, the 2026 PNE Fair will be running from August 22 to September 7. This year, there is more to see and do than ever, with the Fair returning to its original layout and expanding to be bigger than last year.

Guests can once again enjoy a dynamic mix of entertainment, including internationally renowned performers, innovative new shows, and beloved classics, all tailored uniquely to the PNE Fair experience.

RIDE PASSES

*Ride Passes are not included in PNE Fair gate admission.

Check out the rides!

The Fun Pass includes access to the following rides: Balloon Explorers, Bug Whirled, Cap’n KC, Choppers, Climbing wall, Cool Cruzers, Dizzy Drop, The Flutterbye, Gladiator, Glass House, Honeybee Express, Kettle Creek Mine Coaster, Merry-Go-Round, Rock-n-Cars, Scrambler, Sea to Sky Swinger, Super Slide, Sweet Escape Mini Golf, Teacups, Westcoast Wheel.

The Thrill Seeker Pass includes the list above, plus these additional rides: ThunderVolt, Atmosfear, The Beast, Breakdance, Cedar Rapids Log Flume, Enterprise, The Pirate Ship, Hellevator, Hell’s Gate, Skybender, and all the Fun Pass rides as well.

A Rapid Pass can be purchased onsite alongside a Thrill Seeker ride pass to skip the line one time at the following rides: Atmosfear, Beast, Breakdance, Cedar Rapids Log Flume, Hellevator, Pirate Ship, Sea-to-Sky Swinger and Skybender. 

Individual Ride Coupons are available onsite only, while supplies last.

*Kids 3 and under ride for free. For any rides that require a parent to safely ride, the parent/guardian MUST have a ride pass or coupon.

All rides / attractions have height and age restrictions to ensure guest safety. These restrictions and advisories are listed at individual rides and/or attractions or check rides online here. 

Season Passes

Season passes are perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the Fair several times throughout the 15-day run. There’s so much to see an do that you can’t fit it all in one day! Catch an extra SuperDogs show, stop by in the evening to get dessert or catch the next act performing at the Festival Park Stage presented by BCAA.  It’s an opportunity to truly make the most of the end of summer.

We are cashless!

The PNE uses cashless procedures on site for retail, food and beverage. Accepted payment methods include debit cards, credit cards, other prepaid tap enabled cards or Apple Pay/Google Pay on your mobile device.

Guests without cashless purchase options may visit the Guest Services booth and load a PNE gift card using cash. Gift card purchases are non-refundable, do not expire, and remaining balances can be used during future PNE events. Minimum gift card load of $20.00.