Iowa's Biggest Book Sale
Tickets for the limited-admission Pre-ticketed event, held on Thursday, November 6th, 3 – 6 p.m., are now on sale! Tickets are $30.00. There are only 350 tickets available for the Preview event, so make sure to get yours today!
The second option for attending on Thursday/opening day is to pay at the door for $20.00, starting at 6 p.m. and closing at 9 p.m.
FREE admission to the YWRC Book Sale is available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
Book lovers across the Midwest are drawn to the Iowa State Fairgrounds for thousands of affordable used and collectible books, including records, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles, and artwork. The sales are made possible by more than 150 year-round volunteers and over 600 event-based volunteers.
Join us in building a stronger community, one book at a time. We collect gently used books and sell them at affordable prices. All proceeds support our community, providing vital resources to individuals and families in need. Your support helps us empower lives through literacy and opportunity.