Fair 2007: Banana Bread (Food Judging)
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Program: Fair 2007 #3802
Broadcast Date: Aug. 14, 2007
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Collection: Iowa State Fair
Food judging has a new home this year, the Elwell Family Food Center, which used to be the Tourism Building. You can have your banana bread with things in it or without.
Tags:Post Date: August 13, 2007
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Fair 2008: Food Judging - Breads (#3906)
When it's hot and humid, baking bread can be a challenge. Some contestants at the Elwell Family food Center were up at ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Tractor Pulls - 7,400 Lbs. Modifieds (#3906)
They're revving up the engines getting ready to pit unbridled horsepower against an immovable object. Once again, it's ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Big Pumpkin Contest (#3906)
At the Fair, bigger is often better. Take, for example, the quest for the Blue Ribbon for the biggest pumpkin. We find ... 02:30
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Fair 2008: Cow Chip Throwing Contest (#3905)
Up at Pioneer Hall, it's the cow chip throwing contest. 03:30
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Fair 2008: Stock Dog Trials (#3905)
Dogs helping herd other animals goes back centuries. At the stock dog trials in the new outdoor arena, humans and their ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - Our State Fair on the Silver ... (#3905)
Paul Berge takes a Side Road where the Grand Concourse and Hollywood Boulevard meet and learns how a book put "our state ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Pie Eating Contest (#3905)
Some people seem to think it’s fun to eat without things like knives or forks or even hands. We think it’s funny to watch ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Bubble Gum Blowing Contest (#3905)
August 14 was Iowa Park and Recreation Day at the Fair. One of the contests was bubble gum blowing. Even though when ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Tractor Pulls - 6,500 Lbs. Super Stocks (#3905)
It's smoke-blowing, mud-throwing, heavy metal time at the Grandstand Track. Some of the best drivers in the nation come ... 06:00
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Fair 2008: FFA Student (#3905)
For Iowa’s young people in FFA, the Fair isn’t just about competition. It’s also about all the work and learning that lead ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Hobby Stock Racing (#3905)
If speed is what you like, our next item is right up your alley. Toby Kruse has the call for some more dirt track racing ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest (#3905)
They used to use a rolling pin, but that proved a bit hazardous in some people’s hands. So today contestants are throwing ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Art Judging (Fine Art - Youth and Junior ... (#3905)
We return to the Fine Art Exhibition at the Cultural Center. This time, we’re enjoying the creations of the younger generation ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Sheep Shearing Contest (#3905)
A lot of things may be automated these days. But at the Sheep Barn, it still takes a human being to shear a sheep. It ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: Outhouse Races (#3904)
The course is short and intense; the competition can get really dirty. And Fairgoers really seem to enjoy the Outhouse ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Cookout Contest (#3904)
The contestants arrive early to set up their grills and prepare their tables. It's the Cookout Contest at the Iowa State ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: 4-H Swine (#3904)
We're back in the ring at the Swine Barn, this time with the 4-H exhibitors. They're showing their pigs and demonstrating ... 04:30
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Fair 2008: Wood Chopping Contest (#3904)
It takes a sharp ax, strength, skill and very good hand eye coordination at the Wood Chopping contest. Peter Hamlin is ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: A Master Artist in Wood (#3904)
Meet Bob Kroese of Pella . He's an award-winning, nationally recognized artist in wood. And anyone who has seen the wood ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Beard Growing Contest (#3904)
Many contests at the Fair are about measuring things - how far you can throw something, how long does it take you to run ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Belgian Horse Show (#3904)
Weighing more than a ton, the Belgian is considered one of the strongest horse breeds. And their power and grace are obvious. ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Food Judging - Favorite Food My Mother ... (#3904)
Cooking is both an art and a science. But it's even more than that. It can also be about family traditions and nostalgia. ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - What you "gotta" ... (#3904)
Paul Berge is on another Side Road at the Fair. Our intrepid reporter is combing the Fairgrounds looking for just exactly ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Turkey Calling Contest/Duck Calling Contest... (#3904)
At Pioneer Hall not only do contests recognize old arts and crafts, they showcase skills we still use. Hunters still call ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Veterans' Day Parade (#3903)
Monday, August 11 was Veterans' Day at the Fair. We always like to attend the Veterans' Parade on the Grand Concourse. ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - State Fair Volunteers (#3903)
Paul Berge is travelling down another Side Road at the Fair. He finds some of the folks who help keep the Fair going every ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Stock Car and Truck Races (#3903)
Grab your helmets. It's the main feature for Stock Cars and a short highlight of the Truck racing at the Deery Brothers ... 06:00
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Fair 2008: Horse Show - Miniature Horses (#3903)
Their small stature is a product of centuries of breeding. Bred as pets for nobility in the 17th century, some miniatures ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: State Fair Games (#3903)
The Beijing Olympics have nothing on the great Iowa State Fair. Amy Johnson Boyle is on the Grand Concourse where teams ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: Governor's Charity Steer Show (#3903)
Over 25 years, the Governor's Charity Steer show has donated more than one million dollars to the Ronald McDonald Houses ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: Junior Egg Rolling Contest (#3903)
Given its shape, it's really hard to "roll" an egg. You never know which way it will go. Near Heritage Village, Peter ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: The Dinner Bell - An Historic Fair Food ... (#3903)
North of the Swine Barn there's a food stand that's been a popular eating place for decades. Tom and Carol Robbins have ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Art Judging (Photography) (#3903)
The technology for taking photographs has changed considerably with the advent of digital cameras. But the art of taking ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Monster Arm Wrestling (#3903)
At the Media Center in the Cattle Barn, force is pitted against force. The Monster Arm Wrestling tournament is celebrating ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: State Fair Queen Contest (#3902)
See all the county fair queens and then enjoy the selection of the 2008 Iowa State Fair Queen: Ashley Quade from Calhoun ... 06:30
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Fair 2008: State Fair Queen Interview (#3902)
Mark Pearson chats with the 2008 State Fair Queen, Ashley Quade of Calhoun County 02:00
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Fair 2008: Mechbash Robot Combat (#3902)
It's basically technology against technology at Mechbash Robot Combat on Expo Hill. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Mr. Legs Contest (#3902)
The Mr. Legs contest always draws a good crowd. And Peter Hamlin is ringside for the event this year. 03:00
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Fair 2008: Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show (#3902)
At Walnut Square, the Extreme Canines stunt dog show was a big hit in it first appearance at the Fair. And it's important ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Food Judging - Midwest Living Magazine ... (#3902)
You’ll need a strong sweet tooth for this stop. At the Elwell Family Food Center, it’s cookies, cookies, and more cookies ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: FFA Parade of Champions (in all events) (#3902)
Every year thousands of young Iowans are involved with FFA projects through their local chapters. Though it isn't possible ... 04:00
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Fair 2008: FFA Swine Judging (#3902)
One of the things that makes the Iowa State Fair so great is our young people. For exhibitors at the FFA Swine Show, this ... 04:30
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Fair 2008: Raising and Showing Goats (#3902)
Raising goats for meat is a growing industry nationally and in Iowa. We learn about a popular breed from the Thorps of ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Youth Rooster Crowing Contest/Ladies' Chicken ... (#3902)
Peter Hamlin is at Pioneer Hall for the Youth Rooster Crowing Contest and the Ladies' Chicken Calling Contests. They are ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: Silver Ring Making Workshop (#3901)
Corning, Iowa’s artist-in-residence Rachel Sims teaches people how to make a silver ring they can take home, IPTV’s Jeneane ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - Farmall Square Dancing Tractors... (#3902)
Paul Berge is travelling a Side Road that takes him off the Fairgrounds to Nemaha and 10 years into the past. He’s following ... 03:30
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Fair 2008: The Big Animals (#3901)
Join IPTV at the weigh-ins for the biggest bull, boar and ram at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. 04:30
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Fair 2008: A 4-H Family (#3901)
Competing at the Fair is a family tradition for some. The Welters of Gowrie, Iowa have been exhibiting 4-H projects at ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Tall Corn Contest (#3901)
The corn harvest not only came early in some places, but some of the crop by-passed the local elevator and was delivered ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Cowgirl Queen (#3901)
The glamour of a beauty pageant and intensity of the horse show ring culminate in the annual State Fair Cowgirl Queen contest. ... 05:00
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Fair 2008: Side Roads - Clydesdales (#3901)
Paul Berge is back, horsing around on a Side Road at the State Fair. He’s found something that weighs 12 tons, has 32 legs ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Marvelous Hat Contest (#3901)
Red Hat Society groups were invited to Pioneer Hall to compete in the Marvelous Hat Contest. The categories were Fancy ... 02:30
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Fair 2008: Dairy Cattle Show (#3901)
The dairy industry is an important part of Iowa agriculture. The sale of milk, cull cows and calves contributes more than ... 04:30
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Fair 2008: Grocery Bagging Contest (#3901)
It seems appropriate that the Grocery Bagging contest was held at the new Budweiser Stage. Beer may not provide all the ... 03:00
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Fair 2008: Corn Dog Chomp (#3901)
This year’s Fair got off to an unusual start. Fairgoers who arrived between 5:00 and 8:30 a.m. on the first day got in ... 02:30
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Fair 2008: Art Judging (Fine Art - Adult) (#3901)
The Adult Fine Art Exhibition is one of the largest juried shows in the state. IPTV views some of the winning entries. 03:00
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Fair 2008: State Fair Parade (#3901)
Hear the bands, see the floats, and enjoy the fun of the State Fair Parade as IPTV kicks off its 38th year of highlights ... 06:00
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Fair 2007: Sale of Champions (#3806)
Hard work and perseverance are rewarded as the winners of the 4-H and FFA animal events sell their prize winning entries ... 06:00
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Fair 2007: 4-H Grand Champion (#3806)
It’s one of the high points for the young 4-H folks at the Fair. Everyone is excited when the 4-H Grand Champion is chosen ... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Sheep Dog Trials (#3806)
The State Fair Stock Dog Trials test the dog and its trainer's ability to control and drive a small herd of sheep or cattle.... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Hog Calling (#3806)
Iowa produces about a fourth of the nation’s pork. So it just makes sense to go to a hog calling contest at Pioneer Hall.... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Big Wheel Races (#3806)
It's the Big Wheel races on the Grand Concourse. The machines and drivers might be a bit small but they’re really, tough ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Husband Calling (#3806)
Pioneer Hall competitions often harken back to the days before modern technology – like the days before husbands and wives ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Cookout Champion (#3806)
With a dash of secret ingredients here and a soak in some special marinades there, bar-b-que cooks from across the state ... 04:30
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - Fair & Unbalanced (#3806)
Paul Berge is going down a Side Road again. As usual he’s trying to find a short cut. This time he’s looking to “borrow” ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Chainsaw Carvers (#3806)
The Fair celebrates practical and fine arts that use different materials and tools. At Heritage Village meet an artist ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Truck and Tractor Pulls (#3806)
Catch the action from the Grandstand Track as first the 8200 lbs. Super Stocks battle for the blue and then the two-wheel ... 06:00
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Fair 2007: Truck and Tractor Pulls (#3805)
It's the battle of the behemoths at the Grandstand track when the 7400 lbs. modified tractors and the 4-wheel drive trucks ... 06:00
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Fair 2007: Cow Chip Throw (#3805)
Fairgoers had a chance to put their throwing arms to the test this week at Pioneer Hall for the traditional Cow Chip Throw.... 04:00
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - "What Sounds Like Fun?"... (#3805)
Paul Berge takes a Side Road at the Fair to create a game show he's calling "What Sounds Like Fun?" 03:00
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Fair 2007: Outhouse Races (#3804)
They don’t have engines, but they’re just as popular with Fairgoers. It’s the run for the golden toilet seat at the The ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: 4-H Market Hog (#3804)
A lot of young hopes ride on the 4-H swine show in the Swine Barn. And there are a lot of hogs for the judge to evaluate ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: Butter Sculptures (#3803)
In her second year as lead sculptor in the butter case, Sarah Pratt takes on Harry Potter and a Jersey cow. Come inside ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - Fairly Historical (#3804)
On tonight’s Side Road, Paul Berge travels into the past. He takes us on a tour of some historical Fair highlights, from ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Governor's Charity Steer Show (#3804)
In this event at the Livestock Pavilion, the competition is really all about helping others. At the Governor’s Charity ... 04:30
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Fair 2007: Timber Team (#3805)
Outdoorsmen -- and women -- are keeping the Paul Bunyan tradition alive and well. Peter Hamlin learns the tricks of the ... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Fair Prep - 4-H Winner (#3804)
Meet Allix Tenold, 4-H winner. She started in 4-H when she was 9 and showed horses. Today she and a younger sister are ... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Fun Forest - Rickie Rowray (#3803)
For more than four decades magician Rickie Rowray has been perfecting his craft. Born deaf, he attended the Iowa School ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Veterans Parade (#3804)
The Veterans Parade is both solemn and celebratory. On the Grand Concourse, Fairgoers pay their respects to those who fight ... 04:30
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Fair 2007: Horse Pulling (#3803)
Once a real life practical skill pitting men and horses against dead weight, today the horse pulling contest at the Livestock ... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Stock Car Races (#3804)
More dirt track racing with Toby Kruse from the Grandstand. It's the Main Feature in the stock car races. 06:00
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Fair 2007: Buttons the Clown (#3804)
Strolling the Fairgrounds we run into Buttons the Clown and his 1932 Ford Roadster. He loves to make people happy because ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - Sounds Like Fun (#3803)
Paul Berge decided to take a Side Road to fun at the Fair. Unfortunately, it only took him to trouble. Still, we get some ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: FFA Parade of Champions (#3803)
It’s a special moment for some young Iowans, a proud moment they’ve worked for all year. The FFA Parade of Champions at ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: Pencil Portrait Lady (#3803)
For 25 years, artist Marjorie Muench has been drawing portraits of fairgoers who stop by her space in the Cultural Center.... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Truck Races (#3803)
If it has an internal combustion engine, it can be raced at the Fair. We have the Main Feature in the truck races at the ... 05:30
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Fair 2007: Wind Power (#3803)
In the Fair’s early days, in the 19th century, windmills pumped water. Peter Hamlin shows us a windmill that pumps power ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: Queen Contest (#3802)
There were 102 contestants. But only one would be chosen to reign over the 2007 Iowa State Fair. Meet them all and see ... 06:30
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Fair 2007: Stock Cars (#3802)
The Hobby Stock #1 Feature at the Grandstand Track is the second installment of dirt track racing on Fair 2007. Toby Kruse ... 05:30
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Fair 2007: FFA Breeding Sheep (#3802)
There's always a lot of excitement in the barns when young Iowans show their animals. At the Sheep Barn, we watch some ... 04:30
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Fair 2007: Hall of Law & Flame (#3802)
Robots, firetrucks and crash test dummies are all in the Hall of Law and Flame for one purpose: to teach kids and their ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: Food On A Stick (#3802)
Food on a stick has come a long way since caramel apples and corn dogs. New this year is the potato lollipop. The State ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Big Animals (#3801)
Huge. Gigantic. Immense. Enormous. Words don't do them justice. The big animals weigh in again at the Fair: the big ... 04:30
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Fair 2007: Fair Prep - Animal Learning Center (#3801)
The Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center is a new addition at the Fair. One of it's big draws is that Fairgoers get to ... 05:00
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Fair 2007: FFA Market Swine (#3801)
We go ringside at the Swine Barn. The young folks from FFA show the results of months of work at the FFA Market Swine show.... 05:00
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Fair 2007: Dirt Track Racing (#3801)
Toby Kruse calls the dirt track racing on the Grandstand track. It's Hobby Stocks and Stock cars in this first race of ... 06:00
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Fair 2007: Tigers (#3801)
In the southwest corner of the Fairgrounds there's a special exhibit. The goal is to help preserve some truly magnificent ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: 4-H Exhibits Building (#3801)
Come along with Dan Kaercher as he explores some of the 4000 exhibits at the 4-H Exhibits Building. 4-H isn't just sows ... 03:30
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - Beer Hunter (#3802)
Paul Berge is at it again. This time he’s entering the home brew contest. But he just doesn't seem to understand what ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Side Roads - Corn Dog Kickoff (#3801)
Paul Berge is traveling his own Side Roads to the Fair this year. Tonight he follows the money trail and finds, what else, ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Canned Fruits (Food Judging) (#3806)
In the canned fruit contest, it's not about how it tastes but how it looks. Judges in the Elwell Family Food Center pore ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Macaroni & Cheese (Food Judging) (#3804)
More than a dozen creative contestants try their hand at one of America's favorite comfort foods: macaroni and cheese. ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Spelling Bee (#3802)
There was an impressive amount of respect, mutual encouragement and sportsmanship demonstrated at the State Fair Youth Spelling ... 03:00
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Fair 2007: Horseshoe Pitching (#3802)
It has pitchers, innings and shoes. Know what it is? Horseshoe pitching, of course, at the Fair, which has a new home. ... 04:00
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Fair 2007: State Fair Parade (#3801)
Kick off the Iowa State Fair with the downtown parade. It’s a movable party with animals, bands and floats. Tom Lloyd ... 06:00
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