20 Iowans Set to Battle It Out at the Iowa State Fair for a Chance at Millions

Get Ready for the Iowa State Fair’s Most Epic Jackpot Extravaganza

As money and jackpots go, this is going to be BIG! Twenty lucky Iowans are about to take their shot at winning up to a mind-blowing $5 MILLION right at the Iowa State Fair! That’s right, $5 MILLION! Do they take oversized checks at the drive-thru window? Asking for a friend.

For the first time since 2012, the Iowa Lottery is cranking up the excitement with a live lottery game show at the Fair. Get ready for games, thrills, and, of course, big prizes!

With over 67,000 entries for the Fair Fever Promotion, the stakes are higher than ever.

How Does This Work?

Each contestant will play through a series of super-fun games where everyone’s a winner—every single contestant walks away with at least $10,000! But that’s just the beginning—one lucky finalist will snag at least $500,000 and have a shot at the ultimate prize of up to $5 MILLION!

When’s the Big Day? ️

Mark your calendars for August 8 at 5:30 p.m. and head over to the Grand Concourse for a night full of excitement, laughter, jaw-dropping moments and hopefully an oversized check!

Now, it’s time to meet the lucky contestants who will be battling it out for fabulous prizes and a chance to become Iowa’s next millionaire! ️

Craig Bergman from Cedar Rapids
Michelle Cerwinske from Nashua
Margo Fox from Johnston
Kristine Frye from Des Moines
Nicole Gulick from Des Moines ️
Ryan Habeger from Algona
Gerald Johnson from Iowa City ️
Gerald Kennicker from Dubuque
Tamara McMahon from Council Bluffs
Steven Moore from Urbandale
Jolene Murray from Cedar Rapids
Mary Olin from Des Moines
Dawn Peterson from Colfax
Timothy Roberts from Ottumwa
Scott Stewart from Waterloo
Steven Stout from Indianola
Christine Tatman from Orange City ️
Rodney Tucker from Des Moines
Jeff Weiland from Dubuque
David Wesley from Des Moines

Get ready for a wild ride of games, laughs, and BIG WINS! Be there on August 8 at 5:30 p.m. for what promises to be the most thrilling event of the Iowa State Fair!