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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Dirt Track Car Racing (Part 1) - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4104)
Feel the heat and listen to the roar as IPTV covers dirt racing at the Iowa State Fair. 05:00
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Sinbad Trampoline Act - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Acrobats flip and fly as the Pirate Crew and Sinbad look for the fabled Golden Pineapple. Dan Kaercher finds this free-wheeling trampoline and dive show on Expo Hill. 03:30
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Wheel of Fortune Winner Visits the 2010 Iowa State Fair (#4103)
Winning "The Wheel of Fortune" is exciting; but is the Iowa State Fair even more exciting than being on national television? We'll find out from this prize winner. 03:08
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Agriculture Building Tour - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Discover how our food is made - by touring the Agriculture Building at the Iowa State Fair. 03:00
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Harmonica and Accordion Competitions - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Enjoy the sounds of two 'classic' musical instruments - harmonica and accordion - in competition at Pioneer Hall Stage. 03:00
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Junior Egg Rolling Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Why did Junior cross the road? To get the wobbling egg to the other side in the Egg-Rolling competition. 03:00
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Girl Gets Blue Ribbon - Iowa State Fair 2010
As the doors are opened for the first time for Fair 2010, a little girl finds out her sewing project won a blue ribbon. 01:21
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FFA Parade of Champions - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Enjoy the pageantry as the champions from each FFA class celebrate their accomplishments with a parade in the Livestock Pavilion. 04:00
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Sandscapes 'Star Boars' Sand Sculpture - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Let's start at the Cultural Center where imagination and sand combine to make a "Sandscapes" Star Wars fantasy world called "Star Boars." 03:00
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Blue Ribbon Quilts - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
With more than 750 quilts on display, judges and fair-goers will delight in the array of ideas put to fabric for the Iowa State Fair. 04:00
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Paul Berge Digs Fair History - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Paul Berge goes to great depths to share some Iowa State Fair history. 03:00
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4-H Success Story: Molly Foley - Fair 2010 (#4103)
One of the great things about 4-H is that it gives young people a place to try new things. Here's a story about Molly Foley, who took it to the MAX! 05:00
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Lamb Chop and Mallory Lewis on Fun Forest Stage - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4104)
Now to the Fun Forest stage, where kids can "Play-Along with Lamb Chop" and Shari Lewis's daughter, Mallory. 03:24
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FFA Swine Show - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
In the Swine Barn, it took more than 9 hours to sort through FFA members' finest market swine. 04:05
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Tour the 4-H Displays - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Generations of 4-H members have shown off their best projects at the 4-H building. Let's go inside. 03:30
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Sheep Shearing Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Sharp minds and strong muscles are needed to be the fastest and best at the sheep shearing contest. 04:30
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Youth Spelling Bee - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
The tensions rise quickly when junior fair goers take the microphone for the Youth Spelling Bee. 05:00
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Original Organizer of State Fair Queen Contests, Helen Deets | Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Helen Deets is the "Queen Mother" of the Iowa State Fair Queen contest, and organized the girls from 1965 to 1981. She tells stories about her enjoyable experiences. 05:03
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Iowa State Fair Parade 2010 (#4101)
The biggest and best state fair starts out with the biggest and best parade. Enjoy highlights here. 06:07
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Tour of New Jacobson Horse Arena - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
Fair visitors will be amazed by this jaw-dropping new arena - and are sure to enjoy seeing the competitions within. 04:28
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