Video: Collections: Iowa State Fair
Iowa Public Television has a long tradition of unique and extensive Iowa State Fair coverage. IPTV brings you the best the Fair has to offer!
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Fair 2009: Dairy Cattle (#4002)
Iowa’s dairy farmers have over 200,000 milk cows in production. See the best of the best at the dairy cattle show in the Livestock Pavilion. 04:00
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Fair 2009: Cake Creation (#4006)
One purpose of the food competitions is education. For the finer points of making a chocolate opera cake, we went to a long-time Fair competitor, Eileen Gannon. 04:48
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Fair 2009: Fancy Poultry (#4004)
Raising poultry doesn’t seem that difficult, right? Well, it’s different with some birds. Jenny and Mike Linton of Sioux City win awards with some pretty “fancy” poultry that takes some "fancy" work. ... 04:49
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Fair 2009: Pies - Tricks of the Trade (#4004)
Pie is the All-American dessert. Meet a winning pie maker getting ready for the Fair and recruiting future pie makers. 04:46
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Fair 2009: Jacobson Exhibition Center (#4002)
The Iowa State Fair is a wonderful blend of old and new, from the contests and exhibits to the buildings. Here's a preview of a new exhibit hall that will be open next year, the Jacobson Exhibition Center.... 04:15
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Fair 2009: 100th Anniversary of Grandstand (#4003)
Iowans prize their heritage. We're proud to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Iowa State Fair Grandstand – and all the events it has witnessed. 05:06
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Fair 2009: The Campgrounds (#4003)
Some people love the Fair so much they actually live at the Fair, and some even come 11 days before the Fair starts. You find can find those folks at the Campgrounds. 04:57
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Fair 2009: Draft Horses (#4002)
Harnessing the power of one, two, four or more horses, each weighing around a ton, takes both experience and finesse. 04:49
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Fair 2009: Photography Salon (#4002)
Over the decades, the technology of taking photographs has changed radically. But at the Cultural Center, it’s still the “art” of the photo that brings home a ribbon. 02:54
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Fair 2009: Corn Dog Kickoff (#4002)
Since 1993, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised over 80 million dollars for the Iowa State Fair. The Corn Dog Kickoff is one of its fundraising events. 03:49
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Fair 2009: Big Animals (#4001)
After 39 years covering the Iowa State Fair, we’ve just run out of words for the next contest. We'll just say, it's BIG. 04:56
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Fair 2009: Tall Corn Contest (#4001)
The Iowa Corn song identifies Iowa as the state where the tall corn grows. So we decided to learn what was the tallest corn stalk ever entered. Then we stopped by Pioneer Hall to check out just how ... 05:04
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Fair 2009: Flowers on the Fairgrounds (#4001)
Preparing the Iowa State Fairgrounds for visitors is a lot of work. And many may not even notice the foliage that's all over the grounds. But Flower Power does make a difference. 04:22
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Fair 2009: Cowgirl Queen (#4001)
They’re stomping on the bleachers, and hooting and hollering at the Livestock Pavilion. The crowd’s encouraging the Cowgirl Queen contestants as they give the cowgirl salute. 04:24
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Fair 2009: FFA Market Swine (#4001)
In the Swine Barn, the young folks from FFA are working to make their animals look good for the judge. 03:58
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Fair 2009: Side Roads - Such a Winer (#4001)
Wineries are sprouting all over Iowa. So Paul Berge took a Side Road to the Elwell Family Food Center and got the low down on judging wine. 03:16
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Fair 2009: Food Judging - Dinner Rolls (#4001)
It’s time for measuring cups and spoons at the Elwell Family Food Center. There were hundreds of entries in the battle for the best dinner rolls. 03:00
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Fair 2009: Photography Judging (#4001)
Going behind the scenes, we learn what it takes to create an award-winning photo from someone who knows, a well-known Iowa photographer, John Gaps III. 04:56
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Fair 2009: Chainsaw Carving (#4001)
Heritage Village showcases our ancestors skills. Now we know they had axes and knives and handsaws. But we're just not sure about chainsaws. 02:56
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Fair 2009: Parade (#4001)
Start your State Fair experience the same way the Fair starts, with the State Fair Parade, as Iowans from all over the state strut their stuff through Des Moines. 06:00
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