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John Waite to Headline Iowa State Fair After Rod Stewart Cancelation

8/14/2026

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Summary

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John Waite will headline a concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Fri, Aug. 14, 2026, after Rod Stewart cancelled.
Rod Stewart cancelled for medical reasons, having received a coronary stent and will recuperate for four weeks before returning to the stage.
Refunds will be issued within 5–7 days to the original purchase method.
The fair’s drone show and fireworks will begin at 10:15 p.m. after the concert.

History

Historical Context

Live Aid on 13 July 1985 broadcast to an audience exceeding one billion and became the era’s top-grossing benefit concert, overtaking the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. The same year musicians Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young organized Farm Aid, creating an annual U.S. fundraiser for family farmers that receive support through concerts and advocacy.

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Story summary

John Waite will headline a concert at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Fri, Aug. 14, 2026, after Rod Stewart cancelled.
Rod Stewart cancelled for medical reasons, having received a coronary stent and will recuperate for four weeks before returning to the stage.
Refunds will be issued within 5–7 days to the original purchase method.
The fair’s drone show and fireworks will begin at 10:15 p.m. after the concert.

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