Iowa State Fair, Polk County
2026-08-13 to 2026-08-23 at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. 1
Documented event schedule / edition; rental use not established
Keeping food service open in Polk County takes planning, and Mobile Kitchen 123 helps with Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Polk County. Pair the kitchen with a Dishwashing Trailer, an emergency Refrigeration Trailer, a Shower Trailer or a Laundry Trailer, and keep Portable Kitchen Trailer rentals in Polk County on one invoice and one phone number. Sourced Polk County records on file name Iowa State Fair and Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4942-IA). Tell us your Polk County start date and meals per day when you call (888) 385-5513, 24/7.
For Polk County we kept 3 records (3 documented incidents, projects or events) from University of Iowa / Iowa State Fair participation and FEMA OpenFEMA. Most recent incident or project: Iowa State Fair (2026-08-13). About 305 straight-line miles to Chicago, our nearest hub city.
How to read the Polk County records: each one is a cited fact from the named source. A record shows that a place, an incident or a project exists in Polk County. It does not show a booked rental, a vendor choice or available inventory, and any rental use described is our inference. Dates are the record's own dates.
2026-08-13 to 2026-08-23 at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. 1
Documented event schedule / edition; rental use not established
Polk County: severe storm, incident 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-04, declared 2026-09-01. 2
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Polk County Conservation Board. Worksheet 286, disaster 4784, G - Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items; obligated 2026-02-12. 3
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Events in Polk County, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named event is a real planning context for authorized caterers and vendors. Confirm vendor approval, meal volumes, cold storage and sanitation needs rather than assuming an equipment order. Matching equipment for Polk County: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Polk County: Three operating blocks: August 27–30, September 3–7, September 10–13. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Polk County: Closed Tuesdays and September 9; consult operating-day schedule. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Date meaning: Published dates for the named event edition; operating days and hours may vary.
Disaster declarations in Polk County, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Polk County: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Polk County, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Polk County: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
These sourced records cover an area that includes Polk County. To avoid repeating them, each is shown in full on one page and linked here.
A Polk County general contractor weighing a construction site lunch truck against onsite construction catering can compare it with a trailer on the pad, which also holds up in weather.
With Iowa State Fair and Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4942-IA) on record in Polk County, plan for cold storage, a portable kitchen trailer and a shower trailer.
Mobile commercial kitchen trailers for your site feeding programs, from 24ft prep kitchens to 40ft bulk-cooking trailers.
See mobile kitchen trailers options for Mobile Kitchen Trailer / ContainerPush-through and conveyor dishmachines for Polk County kitchens that cannot wash dishes in the building.
See dishwashing trailers options for Dishwashing TrailerCold storage for your site kitchens and grocers when a walk-in cooler or freezer breaks down.
See refrigeration trailers options for Refrigeration TrailerShower-restroom combination trailers for your site crews, events and disaster response.
See shower and restroom combination trailers options for Shower and Restroom Combination TrailerPortable shower stalls on a trailer for Polk County job sites and disaster relief.
See shower trailers options for Shower TrailerRestroom trailers for your site job sites and events that need more than a portable toilet.
See restroom trailers options for Restroom TrailerA mobile laundry trailer for your site job sites, disaster relief and remote workforce housing.
See laundry trailers options for Laundry TrailerPortable sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for Polk County projects and emergency response.
See bunk bed sleeper trailers options for Sleeper / Bunk Bed TrailerBasecamp trailers for your site crews that live where they work.
See remote man camp trailers options for Remote Man Camp / Workforce HousingIt is one of 3 incident, project or event records we hold for Polk County: Iowa State Fair (2026-08-13) and Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4942-IA) (2026-07-01). These are background facts rather than orders. Ring (888) 385-5513 and tell us your dates.
Use the organizer’s current vendor instructions to confirm loading gates, delivery windows, access credentials, fire access, utility capacity, food permits and wastewater arrangements.
Yes. Shower trailers, shower and restroom combination trailers and laundry trailers can be delivered to Polk County with a kitchen, or on their own, for crews at a construction site or camp.
These Polk County estimates start from a published reference rate and adjust it for the state's cost tier and your distance from major freight cities.
| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Polk County, IA24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,160 | from $5,160 | from $5,160 |
| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,160 | from $5,160 | from $5,160 |
| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,340 | from $1,960 | from $2,060 |
| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Polk County, IA13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,095 | from $4,130 | from $2,580 |
| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,130 | from $5,160 | from $4,130 |
| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,130 | from $5,160 | from $4,130 |
| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Polk County, IA20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,095 | from $3,610 | from $2,270 |
| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing | ||
Estimated for Polk County, IA: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a below regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (305 miles to Chicago, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Beyond Polk County itself, delivery can be coordinated for the following nearby states and cities, each with its own page: Iowa, Ankeny, IA, Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Dallas County, IA, Ames, IA, Story County, IA, Cedar Falls, IA, Waterloo, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, Johnson County, IA, Marion, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Linn County, IA, Iowa City, IA, Council Bluffs, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Scott County, IA, Davenport, IA, Sioux City, IA, Bettendorf, IA.
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