Popular Eastern Iowa Fair Announces Pop Grandstand Act For 2026

To get us through winter, it's time to start thinking about the warm, sunny fair.

The Great Mississippi Valley Fair is always a big week of fun (the 2nd biggest fair in Iowa for a reason!). Besides the rides, there are the awesome grandstand acts that come in.

They range from country to pop to rock. And now, the majority of acts have been announced.

Here's 2026's full country lineup.

Pop Night's Performer

In recent MVF pop grandstand nights, we've had Flo Rida & Nelly (in 2022), Ludacris & Lil Jon (2023), T-Pain (2024), and this last fair, the pop act was 3OH!3 and TLC.

Now, for Mississippi Valley Fair 2026, pop night will be:

Jessie Murph!

You know her from songs like "Blue Strips" and if you tune into country music, you may recognize some more of her twangy songs.

She is a pop-country crossover with a signature 60's-style black hair bouffant. Besides her duet with Jelly Roll, she's worked with the likes of  Diplo, Lil Baby, Maren Morris, Gucci Mane, Teddy Swims, and Sexyy Red.

You can catch Jessie on Thursday at MVF.

Of course, the best way to get into the grandstand shows is by getting MVF Fun Cards.

Tickets to see the grandstand shows at MVF will go on sale on November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. 

Meanwhile, the only Mississippi Valley Fair grandstand act that has not been announced is the rock night but we'll let you know when that one is released too.