Before You Go
West Burlington is in Des Moines County on the bluffs above the Mississippi River — Burlington, the county seat, was Iowa's first territorial capital, and the area has significant historical importance.
What to Know
The Des Moines County Fair, based in West Burlington, is a five-day late-July through early-August celebration in southeastern Iowa on the Mississippi River, serving the communities of Des Moines County.
On the Midway
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this southeastern Iowa river county.
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