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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Paul Berge and the Iowa State Fair Parade - Fair 2010 (#4101)
Paul Berge kicks off this year's fair with the Iowa State Fair parade. 03:00
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Cowgirl Queen Contest - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
A real crowd pleaser, the Cowgirl Queen competition shows off human and horse hard work and harmony. 04:32
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Biggest Animals - Sheep, Pigs, Steer - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
Endless feedings and no exercise - that's the recipe for growing up to be the biggest animal at the fair. Visit three living legends. 04:41
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Award-Winning Breads - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
Bread is the staff of life, and at the state fair, bread comes in all shapes, sizes, and recipes. Here are some of the best. 02:39
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The Fast Horses - Children's Entertainment - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4103)
There's more Fair magic for the children on the Fun Forest Stage. Here are "The Fast Horses." 03:33
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Iowa State Fair 2010 Queen Pageant (#4102)
Now, alphabetically by county fair, here are your 2010 Iowa State Fair Queen competitors. 06:30
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VSA Iowa - Doc Anderson's Traveling Medicine Wagon - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
VSA Iowa Fest: Doc Anderson's Traveling Medicine Wagon Show entertains children at the fairgrounds' Fun Forest stage. 04:05
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Fine Art in the Cultural Center - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
Fine art is always a delight to the eyes and the mind. See what Iowans are creating at the Cultural Center. 02:55
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Public TV Celebrities and Entertainment at Fair 2010 (#4101)
Iowa Public Television doesn't just show you the fair, we are also at the fair to help entertain and educate. See what fun we're stirring up this year in the varied industries building. 04:00
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Butter Cow Carving - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
As if making a cow sculpture from 700 pounds of butter isn't enough to garner curiosity, Sara Pratt is also sculpting a tribute to Dr. Seuss. 03:30
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Award-Winning Cakes - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
Secret ingredients, spongy sweetness, and toppings beyond belief all reign supreme at the cake competition. 02:47
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Little Hands on the Farm - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
If your youngsters haven't been on a farm - take them to this little miniature farm activity center. Michele Beschen, from IPTV's popular program B. Organic, takes in this Iowa State Fair kids'... 03:54
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1980 Iowa State Fair Musical Montage
In 1980, the Iowa State Fair coverage at Iowa Public Television started with a musical montage that included highlights from 1979 and previous fairs. Here's a look. 01:36
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1974 Butter Cow Story with Duffy Lyon
Duffy Lyon (Mrs. Norma) is shown creating the 1974 State Fair butter cow in this vintage video from the Iowa Public Television library. Del Monaco of KIOA is the interviewer. 04:17
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Preparing Fabulous Flower Displays for Fair 2010 (#4105)
A rural Polk County gardener starts in May to plant and nurture perfect posies for the state fair's Flori-culture competition in the Agriculture Building. 04:59
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Preparing to Compete as a Cowgirl Queen - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4101)
Becoming a Cowgirl Queen takes grit and grace. This is Amy Turner of Knoxville's story. 04:54
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Wild Violet Jelly-Making Tips - Iowa State Fair 2010 (#4102)
A Garner woman shares her award-winning State Fair jelly recipes. She won a 2009 blue ribbon for jelly she made from the wildflower (or weed depending on how you view them) violets from a friend's... 05:02
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1974 IPBN (IPTV) Behind the Scenes at the Iowa State Fair
In this 1974 vintage clip, Skip Nelson interviews producer Sara Frasher about how Iowa Public Television [then IPBN] produces Iowa State Fair coverage. The mobile television unit rolls down the... 03:52
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1971 Fair Queen Interview
Carleen Johnson of Elsworth, the Hamilton County Queen who was crowned 1971 Iowa State Fair Queen is interviewed, with her chaperone Jolene, and Bill Riley standing nearby. Walt Reno, then of KRNT... 01:32
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Experience the Iowa State Fair with Iowa Public Television
This year, IPTV presents even more ways to get involved with the Iowa State Fair. Follow us on Twitter for news we hear on the ground. Find us on Facebook for behind the scenes stories. Visit... 00:31
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