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The final day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair is coming to a close. STEM Day, bunny yoga, figure 8 racing and more - it might have been the last day but it was still action packed from beginning to end.
On the last Saturday of the fair, our TV crews were wrapping up the final nightly show, but attendees continued to pour into the fairgrounds, enjoying everything from the Ladies' Nail Driving Contest to the morning Llama Show.
Day 9 is coming to a close and what a day! The first Lineman's Rodeo at the fair, but the return of the calling classics - Mom Calling, Husband Calling, Hog Calling - and plenty of fair time fun is had by all.
It was Parks & Rec Day at the Iowa State Fair, which features the Pie Eating Contest, Big Wheel Racing and more, alongside other fun opportunities like the Cornhole Tournament and the ongoing daily adventures of the fair.
Day 7 of the Iowa State Fair was a day of fun and action, from the last day of the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull to Pioneer Hall's Hill showcasing throwing contests, including rubber chickens and cow chips.
We're halfway through the Iowa State Fair and our teams are still out filming fun events, like the Beard Growing Contest, while fairgoers of all ages enjoy iconic displays and educational moments.
The first Monday of the Iowa State Fair is always the Veterans' Day parade, and with mostly mild weather, fairgoers also enjoyed many of the daily fun, from the Flying Royals acrobatic team to the Cowboy Bootcamp for kids.
See highlights from the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair, including the iconic Fiddlers' Contest and Monster Arm Wrestling, alongside the work of FFA and 4-H students.
Check out photos of all the county queens represented at the Iowa State Fair and the coronation of the 2025 Queen.
Lots of popular contests on the first Saturday of the Fair, from our live coverage of the fair queen coronation to the Mr. Legs and Mullet contests.
On the second day of the 2025 Iowa State Fair, our crews were putting together features for our nightly show on contests like the Best Bagger Contest and the Weed ID Contest while fairgoers beat the heat while enjoying classic cars, thrilling rides and big animals on display.
Our crews were out in full force for the first day of the Iowa State Fair, capturing moments for TV and social media alike.