Day 1: Iowa State Fair Photo Gallery
Our crews were out in full force for the first day of the Iowa State Fair, capturing footage from everything from Ladies Chicken Calling to Hillbilly Bob, along with live coverage online of the FFA Sheep Show, contests at the Elwell Family Food Center and more.
An Iowa PBS crew covered a BIG story today - featuring the Big Boar, Big Ram and Super Bull.
Countless delicious looking submissions filled the Elwell Family Food Center, including ones for the Let's Have Tea category.
The fair saw many winners enjoying stuffed animals and other spoils from their games.
The first day of the Iowa State Fair was also Heroes' Day, a day to honor and celebrate first responders.
As the sun came out in the afternoon, fairgoers enjoyed the emerging sun and everything the fair had to offer.
Among the top new fair foods contending for the #1 spot is Three Pigs in a Blanket, a trio of ham balls.
The historic barn in the fair's Agriculture Building has added two new silos to their display, alongside the barn and windmill that have been featured in the past.
Hillbilly Bob, a roaming performer at the Iowa State Fair, speaks with one of our crews while showcasing his decorative and delightful tractor.
Families face off in a fast-paced showdown at the Iowa State Fair! See how teamwork, creativity, and a few surprise ingredients turn up the heat in this Chopped-style cooking contest in the Kitchen.
Step back in time with the Youth Rooster Crowing and Ladies Chicken Calling contests at the Iowa State Fair’s Pioneer Hall—nostalgic fun for all ages.
Young fairgoers enjoying the wooden train at the Fun Forest.
Among the many young adults showcasing their hard work at the Iowa State Fair are those at the FFA Horse Show.