Video: Fair 2010
Continuing the Iowa Public Television tradition of coving the fun and activities of the 2010 Iowa State Fair. The internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair annually attracts more than a million fun-lovers from around the world. Considered America's classic state fair, Iowa's ag-extravaganza is also featured in the New York Times best-selling travel book, "1000 Places to See Before You Die." IPTV features 6 nights of highlights from the Iowa State Fair with Mark Pearson as the host
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IPTV's Iowa State Fair 2010 Video Player
Sit back, put your feet up and watch all 73 2010 Iowa State Fair features back-to-back with IPTV's Iowa State Fair 2010 Video Player.
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Tractor Pull Competitions (Part 2) - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Whether they harness aircraft engines, jet turbines, or multiple V-8s, the nation's top drivers direct raw power in the Grand Outlaw National Tractor Pull. 05:00
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Riley Talent Search Local Competitions - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Before they can compete at the Iowa State Fair at the Bill Riley Talent Search Championships, youngsters have to qualify at one of 100 local talent competitions around the state. Here's a look... 05:00
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4-H Grand Champion Steer - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
To have your steer selected as Grand Champion at the Iowa State Fair is the dream of many 4-H students. Let's see this year's top pick. 04:00
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Award-Winning Photography - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Iowans love recording life's beautiful moments with pictures. Here are some of the best of the hundreds of photo entries displayed at Fair 2010. One correction has been sent to us: The class... 03:00
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Big Wheel Races - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Young and mighty - children gather on the Grand Concourse to slam their big wheels into the hay bales beyond the finish line. Michele Beschen learns their strategies. 03:30
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Stock Dog Trials: Herding Competition - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
These amazing dogs are trained to work hard and wrangle animals that are bigger than they are! 03:00
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Cinnamon Rolls Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Pictures can do no justice to the tastiest competition at the fair - these cinnamon rolls are delightful! 03:30
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4-H & FFA Sale of Champions - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
They've garnered their ribbons; now they say goodbye to the best animals raised in Iowa - and bring in some fine prices - at the 4H and FFA Sale of Champions. 06:00
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Society Horse Show (Part 2) - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Nothing matches the majesty of fine horses performing in the Iowa State Fair arena. Mike Newell and Sally Blount discuss the highlights. 05:00
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Rodeo Bull Riding - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
"Wild Buckin' Bullriding" is just another word for "Rodeo" at the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair. 04:00
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Pie Eating Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4106)
Everyone is qualified for this contest - just step up to the plate and smear food all over your face! 03:00
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Wood Chopping Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
Fair-goers' arm strength and good aim are well-tested in the wood chopping and hand-sawing competitions - just outside Pioneer Hall. 03:00
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Way We Live Award: Heritage Farm Families - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
Meet a family from Mahaska County, one of 6 families noted by the Fair this year in "The Way We Live Awards." 04:00
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Paul Berge Meets a Fiddlin' Family - Fair 2010 (#4106)
Some people have a lot of fun with strings - and Paul Berge introduces us at a family that loves to fiddle. 03:00
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Society Horse Show (Part 1) - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
Horsemanship at its finest is on display in the new Jacobson Arena. Mike Newell and Sally Blount describe the action. 06:00
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Tractor Pull (Part 1) - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
Watch some of the most powerful machines to ever compete at the fair: the 8,200 Lb. Super Stock turbocharged tractors. 06:00
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1974 Iowa State Fair Talent Search
This vintage Iowa Public Television clip shows acrobatics, ballet, and a baton thrower using flaming batons! 01:10
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1972 Fair Queen Interview
Dianne Sue Anderson, from Mills County, is interviewed by Bill Riley immediately after being crowned for her reign as 1972 Iowa State Fair Queen. This short excerpt is all that remains in the Iowa... 00:15
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Outhouse Racing - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4105)
Don't spill! Good advice anytime, but especially when referring to the team carrying an outhouse in the Fair 2010 outhouse race. 03:30



