NIFF 2026

Celebrating 10 years!
January 17th (8am-10pm) & 18th (8am-2pm) 2026
Iowa State Fair Grounds, Knapp Animal Learning Center
Overflow parking just West of building, Midway lot
Bring your RC indoor planes, small helis, or small drones!
Bring surface vehicles, drift cars, tanks, snow cat, whatever!
Pilots are $20, Includes Door prize Sport Cub S2 615mm
AMA membership required to fly
Kids under 12 are Free
Car drivers only $10 for one or both days
3D printed Crawler and Drift track onsite
HEATED 180' x 96' x 22' tall building
Food onsite (Adding Chili to the menu!)
Free for public to watch

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