UNI’s 2025 Iowa State Fair booth to feature program highlights, exciting guests

UNI’s 2025 Iowa State Fair booth to feature program highlights, exciting guests

Volunteers working at the UNI Iowa State Fair booth

Get ready for another exciting year of programming at the University of Northern Iowa’s Iowa State Fair booth in the Varied Industries Building. No matter what day you stop by, there will be something to enjoy! Whether you want to pick up some giveaway items, snap a selfie next to the TC statue or purchase your Cat Pack t-shirt, it’s a great way to show your Panther Pride.

Every Day
Chat with fellow UNI Panthers about all the latest developments at UNI. You can also check out some of the cutting-edge equipment engineering students at UNI use and learn about what they can do.

Thursday, Aug. 7
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  – Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Join UNI's College of Education to celebrate the special educators in your life!
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Friday, Aug. 8
9 a.m. - noon – Visit with UNI President Mark Nook
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Get a quick health screening from UNI Nursing students and faculty
3 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Saturday, Aug. 9
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  – Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Sunday, Aug. 10
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Monday, Aug. 11
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  – Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Tuesday, Aug. 12
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  – Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. –  Learn how Business and Community Services supports small businesses in all 99 Iowa Counties and try your hand at painting TC on our industrial paint simulator

Wednesday, Aug. 13
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  – Connect with a UNI Admissions representative.

Thursday, Aug. 14
8 a.m. – Join UNI Athletic Director Megan Franklin as well as coaches and staff for breakfast at Cattlemen's Beef Quarters. UNI alum and sculptor of the famous state fair Butter Cow will be a guest speaker. View additional details and register.
10-11 a.m. – Meet Men's Basketball Coach Ben Jacobson.
10 a.m - noon – Meet members of UNI's Cheer team.
11 a.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.
11 a.m - 1 p.m. – Athletic Director Megan Franklin and Men's Basketball Coach Ben Jacobson will serve as celebrity chefs at the Iowa Pork Tent.
1-2 p.m. – Meet Softball coach Ryan Jacobs.

Friday, Aug. 15
10 a.m - noon – Meet members of UNI's Cheer team.

Saturday, Aug. 16
10 a.m - 4 p.m. – Meet members of UNI's Cheer team.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Sunday, Aug. 17
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. –  STEM Day at the Fair! Visit STEM Services on the fair’s main concourse.
10 a.m - noon – Meet members of UNI's Cheer team.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Meet TC and TK Panther.

Get more details by visiting iowastatefair.uni.edu