The trade show features more than 310,000 square feet of exhibits showcasing products, services and technologies from around the world. Trade show hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June 8-9, and 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on June 10.
More than 20,000 pork producers and other professionals attend the annual show. Advance registration is open through June 2, with a discounted rate of $10 for ages 12 and older, which covers all three days of Expo. The on-site admission price is $20, with a special Friday-only rate of $10.
Hotels in Des Moines fill up quickly during Expo week. Check the listing of official Expo hotels . Also, learn about transportation options in and around Des Moines.
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-The World Pork Open Clay Target Championship, a five-person-team shootout, is June 9.
-The World Pork Expo golf outing is June 8.
-Pre-Expo tours are June 6-7. There are two tour options. One features a stop at the DuPont Pioneer Research and Development Center. A second features stops in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.
Original article April 25, Farm Progress