Day 7: Iowa State Fair Photo Gallery

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.

Brightly colored, thrilling ride at the Iowa State Fair

A fiery red ride at one of the fair's thrill parks popped against the clear blue skies on Wednesday.

Crowd covering their ears at the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull

The crowd at the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull sought out ear protection while enjoying the intense action and loud vehicles.

A mother cow and her baby calf at the Animal Learning Center

There were many sweet sights at the Animal Learning Center, including this mother and her calf relaxing together.

Woman walking the fairgrounds with a giant stuffed alien prize

A woman treks across the fairgrounds with an oversized prize that's out of this world.

Woman dressed in a cow costume throwing a cow chip

Fairgoer Ann Hegstrom, dressed as a cow in one of her many costumes, prepares to launch a cow chip in the throwing contest at Pioneer Hall.

Thrill Ville featuring a ferris wheel and fairgoers

Fairgoers of all ages make their way through Thrill Ville's rides and games.

A caricature artist drawing a face on their canvas

A caricature artist has the initial features drawn to a face for their latest project.

The Wondar Bar stand stands ready for its next crowd, a colorful Iowa State Fair classic.

A fire-red tractor kicks up dirt in the Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull, turning horsepower into pure crowd-thrilling torque.

Piglets sleeping in a farrowing crate with their mom

Recently born piglets snoozing in the farrowing crate they are in with their mother at the Animal Learning Center.

The mechanical bull may not be the biggest ride at the Iowa State Fair, but it still brings smiles to participants.