And now the big moment 4-H and FFA members have been waiting for – it’s the Sale of Champions! IPTV’s Mike Pearson brings us the excitement!
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Fair 2017 (Saturday, August 19)
Mutton Bustin', Cow Chip Throwing Contest, Balloon Masters with Dan Wardell, Truck and Tractor Pull pt. 2, Quiche Me in the Morning Contest, 4-H and FFA Dairy Goats, Kid Joke Telling Contest, A History of Camping at the Fairgrounds, Husband Calling Contest, Budweiser Clydesdales, Whistling Contest, 4-H and FFA Sale of Champions, As If You Were There, Bloopers and more.
Budweiser Clydesdales
Majestic. Gigantic. Magnificent. All words to describe the Budweiser Clydesdales. We’re fortunate to have them at the Fairgrounds this year!
Whistling Contest
No fancy instruments needed for this next contest - just a little hot air and some loose lips.
Mutton Bustin'
It's the action-packed, if not a little scary – Mutton Bustin’! Put on your helmets and open up the gate!
Cow Chip Throwing Contest
It’s that iconic State Fair time…when people are slinging, winging, and flinging cow chips through the air right outside Pioneer Hall.
Bloopers
Bill Riley always delivers a great fair show for us. But even the pros make a mistake now and then!
Balloon Masters with Dan Wardell
Our good fired Dan Wardell is hanging out with some folks enjoying a vibrantly-colored balloon masterpiece come to life!
Truck and Tractor Pull: Part 2
There’s nothing like the power and might of the tractor and truck pull. Let’s head to the Grandstand to check out the action.
Quiche Me in the Morning Contest
Paul Yeager has found a food contest that celebrates Iowa’s bed & breakfasts - with quiche!
4-H and FFA Dairy Goats
Showing animals is a big part of the State Fair experience - and this year we’re excited to showcase the dairy goats!
Kid Joke Telling Contest
Ready to smile? It’s time for some joke-telling contestants to tickle our funny bones!
Husband Calling Contest
Modern messaging methods like texting and emailing can never compare to good old fashioned YELLING - at the husband calling contest!
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