Iowa State Fair - Competitions

Pie Eating Contest

Pie Eating Contest

Aug 17, 2019
4 min
How can shove in the most pie fastest? We find out at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Pie Eating Contest.
Decorated Cakes Competition

Decorated Cakes Competition

Aug 17, 2019
4 min
These works of art almost look too good to eat. It's the 2019 Decorated Cakes Competition.
Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest

Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest

Aug 17, 2019
4 min
Who can throw these hens the furthest? We find out at the 2019 Rubber Chicken Throwing Contest.
Chess Tournament

Chess Tournament

Aug 17, 2019
4 min
An annual tradition at the Iowa State Fair. We meet some of the competitors at the Chess Tournament.
Kids Joke Telling Contest

Kids Joke Telling Contest

Aug 17, 2019
4 min
Meet some future comedians at the 2019 Kids Joke Telling Contest.
Fly Tying Competition

Fly Tying Competition

Aug 16, 2019
4 min
Shining Stars

Shining Stars

Aug 16, 2019
4 min
Meet some of the competitors at the Shining Star Competition.
Bubblegum Blowing Contest

Bubblegum Blowing Contest

Aug 16, 2019
4 min
Who can blow the biggest bubble at the 2019 Iowa State Fair Bubblegum Blowing Contest?
4H Grand Champion Steer

4H Grand Champion Steer

Aug 16, 2019
4 min
Delaney Howell check in on the 4H Grand Champion Steer Contest.
Accordion Contest

Accordion Contest

Aug 16, 2019
3 min
We visit Pioneer Hall to listen in on some of the competitors at the 2019 Accordion Contest.
AARP Iowa
EMC Insurance Companies
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt administered by the Iowa Treasurer of State

Fair 2015