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GATEWAY PARK AND IS FREE TO ATTEND. THE IOWA STATE FAIR IS STARTING ITS LARGEST RENOVATION PROJECT TO DATE. IT’S OVERHAULING THE HISTORIC SWINE BARN. FAIR OFFICIALS SAY THE MORE THAN $19.5 MILLION PROJECT PAYS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROOF, REMODELED RESTROOMS AND A NEW SOUND SYSTEM. GENERATIONS OF EXHIBITORS AND DOZENS OF BIG BORES HAVE FILLED THE LIVESTOCK BARN SINCE IT WAS FIRST BUILT IN 1907. SOME O
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$20 million makeover: Iowa State Fair renovating historic Swine Barn
The Iowa State Fair is undertaking a $20 million renovation of its historic Swine Barn, marking the largest renovation project in its history. Fair officials said the project will include improvements to the roof, remodeled restrooms, and a new sound system at the barn, which was first built in 1907 and expanded in 1936.Some of the renovations will be ready for this year’s fair, which runs 11 days from Aug. 13 to Aug. 23, while additional improvements will continue ahead of next year’s event.According to the fair, full renovation plans include: Reconstructed roof lines that shed rainwater away from the internal portions of the barnA new south center stalling area with fewer columns and higher ceiling spaceNew storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water utility linesInstallation of an underground storm sewer retention system south of the barnRemodeled office spacesRestoration of masonry and sheet metalNew membrane roofing to replace the current ballasted roof systemExterior and interior paintingRepair and replacement of perimeter metal gatesA new concrete floor in areas affected by new utilitiesNew storage areasRemodeled existing restrooms and brand-new restrooms (including family restrooms and showers) to meet current accessibility standardsA new interior wash rack areaNew portable pens in the south center stalling areaNew electrical service and lightingImproved sound system and internet connectivityMore coverage of Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is undertaking a $20 million renovation of its historic Swine Barn, marking the largest renovation project in its history.
Fair officials said the project will include improvements to the roof, remodeled restrooms, and a new sound system at the barn, which was first built in 1907 and expanded in 1936.
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Some of the renovations will be ready for this year’s fair, which runs 11 days from Aug. 13 to Aug. 23, while additional improvements will continue ahead of next year’s event.
According to the fair, full renovation plans include:
- Reconstructed roof lines that shed rainwater away from the internal portions of the barn
- A new south center stalling area with fewer columns and higher ceiling space
- New storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water utility lines
- Installation of an underground storm sewer retention system south of the barn
- Remodeled office spaces
- Restoration of masonry and sheet metal
- New membrane roofing to replace the current ballasted roof system
- Exterior and interior painting
- Repair and replacement of perimeter metal gates
- A new concrete floor in areas affected by new utilities
- New storage areas
- Remodeled existing restrooms and brand-new restrooms (including family restrooms and showers) to meet current accessibility standards
- A new interior wash rack area
- New portable pens in the south center stalling area
- New electrical service and lighting
- Improved sound system and internet connectivity
